SYKTYVKAR, April 3, Sergey Fuks. Russian skier Natalya Nepryaeva said that feels long-awaited joy after receiving a large Crystal Globe for winning the overall World Cup. The award ceremony took place after the end of the Russian Ski Championship in Syktyvkar. Nepryaeva could not receive a prize at the World Cup, as Russian skiers were suspended from international competitions. «I feel the long-awaited joy, finally my big Crystal Globe and I can take it in my hands. It is heavy, I did not even think that it was so (smiles). To be honest, there were so many expectations and nerves that the joy is no longer so strong. But still, for me, this is definitely the brightest moment of the Russian championship,» Nepryaeva told reporters. Nepryaeva is 26 years old, she is the Beijing Olympic champion in the relay , a silver medalist in the skiathlon and a bronze medal in the team sprint. In 2018, Nepryaeva won the Olympic bronze medal in the relay team. She also has three world championship medals, a victory in the overall standings of the Tour de Ski stage this season. Previously, Nepryaeva became the second and third in the overall standings of the World Cup.
