17-year-old Janes Nazaryan is still struggling to believe in his latest sporting success, which took place right in Baku. The young athlete, who stepped onto the podium with confidence, admits that he experienced unique psychological moments, especially during the awards ceremony.
"When our national anthem began to play, I felt goosebumps, and in that moment, I realized the immense responsibility and pride I was carrying on my shoulders." The athlete also recounts the course of the competition, emphasizing that his goal was quite ambitious from the start. "In fact, I had a secret dream of being able to surpass even my main rival, who was considered more experienced at the time," Janes says with a laugh, adding that focus and determination were necessary to achieve victory.
Janes' victory is significant not only for the sporting result but also for overcoming the psychological barriers that are inevitable in such venues. The perseverance shown by the teenager demonstrates that purposeful training can change the balance of power even under the most tense conditions.
It will be interesting to see how this success influences his future career. New challenges lie ahead that will require even greater willpower and skill.
