The young capital was born in the center of Eurasia.
All the efforts of the state were concentrated here
so that the city would be known all around the world.
"Astana" Presidential Club was created,
so that we would promote our capital through sports.
The name of our cycling team bears the name, well, of our capital,
and just like it, has a few bright victories
in a short period of time.
There's this saying , which goes
"the name of a person embraces his destiny".
Well, and of course, Astana's name requires a lot.
When the presidential club was opened,
Mr. President Nursultan Nazarbayev said that the cycling team is its gem.
We bear the banner of this young capital.
It is very important to gather here in our capital at least once a year.
Show the capital to the young racers.
We arrived in Astana airport at 6 a.m.
I had a break for 2 or 3 weeks,
stayed with my family, had a little vacation.
I left for the mountains to do some fishing,
so I could spend some time with my family.
It's very tranquil there, you only hear the noise of water
and the sounds of nature.
We glorify not only our team, but our whole country as well.
This is very important for our young country and for Astana.
It's not modest to say
but our young capital is known all over the world.
Brumotti shows that working with Astana is quite prestigious.
Every year, every time here we see more and more fans
It is very motivating that there are people
who are so cheerful for us even outside of the races.
It is already a tradition to hold such an event
every time we come to Kazakhstan or Europe.
Anyone, a child, an adult can come up
and ask any questions on any topic of their interest.
We want to take care of our fans
so that they feel that they have become
part of our sports family.
It is such a great opportunity to see the cyclists live here.
These are world-class stars.
It's like meeting Messi for football fans.
This is the flag of the team.
I think everyone will sign it.
More and more people start to ride,
become interested. It's great.
This is a great incentive for our youth.
This is a great opportunity for the fans and beginner athletes.
This gives a great impulse for them to develop.
When I was young, we used to ask for autographs
from Vinokurov, Kashechkin.
Maybe it was them who gave me a push
that I later became a member of a professional team.
Everyone cheers for them.
I wish for Astana to win in all their competitions
I wish the team good luck and to stay in great shape.
Go Astana.
Some people celebrate New Year's on the 31st,
but we already say "last year".
We mean that today we give a start to a new season.
It is gratifying that for the third year in a row
we will be presenting our team in the capital.
We'd very much like for the Astana cycling team
to get one of the main prizes at one of the major cycling competitions
for the 20th anniversary of our capital.
Such presentations are quite motivating.
You think of how to become better, work harder.
It is quite difficult to reach a high level,
but it's even harder to stay on it.
The heart of everyone present here
has experienced a tragedy of loss this year.
We said good bye to our friend,
our companion - Michele Scarponi.
The death of Scarponi is a terrible tragedy for all of us.
Kicked us out of the saddle.
We were pursued by ridiculous traumas.
And we think he would have smiled
when he saw that his team didn't lose
their mental strength and was ready
to continue the common goal with an even greater drive.
Creating a great history of the team's accomplishments,
a name that he proudly and lovingly
wore on his uniform.
Team - Astana.
The most important thing is that we'd finalized this year in a positive fashion.
There's now a month or two without our bikes,
some time to get some strength and I am sure
that 2018 will be a great year.
This year's ending was good in all respects.
The Vuelta. The World Championships.
Well, in the end, 20 victories.
That's what the guys fought for.
The Astana Brand means stability, Astana means quality.
Today we are re-branding, today we are updating Astana.
We want to make a line of clothing,
launch a chain of stores.
Become a part of the European market.
The Astana cycling team is a highly successful sports project of Kazakhstan,
known all over the world.
There are many admirers and fans of Kazakhstan all over the world,
thanks to our team in particular.
Thank you for your outstanding results.
We have 6 new athletes in the team this year.
Young people is our priority.
We've shown that we deliver champions.
Today the young people ride under the name of Astana,
which is known all over the world.
A lot of emotions go through you when you watch the presentation,
as you recall the years when you started cycling as youngster,
as you tried to get into the team.
I'm very glad to be here.
It was a great reception.
It was my dream to get into this team.
Of course, I'm very pleased.
The team had developed much more in terms of friendship and unity.
This is the perfect team.
Everyone loves me here.
I can't imagine myself in another team.
We have very friendly relations between riders.
30 cyclists, 30 personnel and 10-12 of the management team
that's our big family.
I believe that this big family of ours
is what makes these great results into reality,
therefore we shall not stop at this,
go Kazakhstan, go Astana!
The presentation was great.
Everyone felt the energy, strengthand the spirit of victory.
We can now say that with this presentation the season 2018 has been opened
They felt the energy of their homeland.
The first races will start in January.
I would like to thank our Mr. President Nursultan Nazarbayev for the support
that he'd given us.
I am proud to be a part of this great history
alongside with him and our team.
Go Kazakhstan, go Astana!
The coming year will be very successful.
Given the great support of the state and Mr. President Nursultan Nazarbayev,
given the trust we receive, we will surely justify all hopes.
This is only the beginning.
Astana, the sporting brand of Astana is moving forward
and with great confidence.
The Astana cycling team,
being a gem and brilliant of sports "Astana",
will keep on promoting the image of the capital
and the country as well,
and for sure it will keep on winning.
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