Armenian cyclist Edgar Stepanyan readies for European ChampionshipsOctober 10, 2017 - 17:49 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian cyclist Edgar Stepanyan will for the first time participate in the 2017 Elite Track European Championships, to held in Berlin on October 18-22. Stepanyan's personal coach, Armen Gyozalyan says Edgar has the character of a real fighter and is ready to struggle to the end. "This is a very important event, with winners and medalists of Olympic Games and world championships also taking part. I really want Edgar's debut to be successful," Gyozalyan said. At the European Championships, Stepanyan is pre-announced in four disciplines: scratch, omnium, 4km Individual Pursuit and group race. "Our primary focus is on omnium," the coach says. "If Edgar collects sufficient amount of points, he will be able to participate in the world championships and eventually qualify for the Olympic Games." Top stories Armenian gymnast, Olympic bronze medalist Artur Davtyan has reached the finals of the World Cup. Gor Manvelyan has denied reports alleging that he has expressed a desire to one day play for the French national team. Roma midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan is not considering FC Spartak Moscow as his next haven, according to fresh reports. 10 Armenian lifters will compete in the 2021 World Championships scheduled to be held from 7 to 17 December in Tashkent. Partner news | Turkey extends military presence in Azerbaijan The Turkish parliament has adopted a bill submitted by Recep Tayyip Erdogan to extend the mandate of Turkish troops. Russia to begin assessing migrant workers' speaking skills Rosobrnadzor is planning to change the Russian language exam for migrant workers and include an assessment of speaking skills Armenian, Saudi Foreign Minister meet in Riyadh The two commended the positive dynamics of the development of political dialogue between Armenia and Saudi Arabia Pashinyan: Azerbaijan’s proximity shouldn’t worry border residents At the same time, he said that he “does not guarantee [the security of villagers] one hundred percent”. |