Leading Armenian cyclist Edgar Stepanyan has claimed a silver medal at the Troféu Internacional (International Trophy) taking place in Anadia, Portugal.

Competing in the U23 group, the Armenian cyclist won the silver in the scratch race, lagging behind Ivo Oliveira of Portugal, the National Olympic Committee reported.

Edgar Stepanyan collected important ranking points in a struggle to be qualified for the 2018 Track Cycling World Championships to be hosted by the Netherlands.

He will compete in the scratch race of the elite tournament (among adults) on Saturday.