the russian cyclist Ilnur Zakarin (Neberezhnye Chelny, 32 years old), third in the 2017 Vuelta and winner on stage in the Tour and Giro, announced his retirement from cycling “with immediate effect” due to the exclusion of the Russian Gazprom team from all competitions as a result of their country’s military invasion of Ukraine.
Zakarin thought of retiring at the end of this season, but the sanctions against Gazprom, which he joined in 2021, hastened his decision and will begin a new chapter in his life associated with the sport.
“I officially announced the end of my athletic career. I have had 20 years of competitions, with ups and downs, ups and downs. Now I’m ready to move on. It is a new stage and a new beginning. I’m starting a new stage in my life, and have always been linked to the sport. I built the Inex Club for cycling enthusiasts, which offers many opportunities, and I will give my best ”, explains the former Katusha rider in his networks.
Source: La Verdad
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