Just minutes ago, the cycling world was shaken by a piece of news that no one saw coming. Tadej Pogačar and his longtime girlfriend, Urška Žigart, have stunned fans everywhere by announcing that they are expecting their first child.

But the surprise didn’t stop there — the couple also revealed their intention to marry after the baby is born, turning an already emotional announcement into a global celebration of love, family, and new beginnings.

The revelation came during what was supposed to be a quiet online livestream with fans, a simple Q&A session where Pogačar usually talks about training, races, and life on the road.

Instead, viewers witnessed one of the most intimate and beautiful moments of his life — a moment that quickly went viral, igniting an explosion of joy across social media platforms.

At first, Tadej appeared slightly nervous, glancing repeatedly toward someone off-screen. Fans assumed Urška was nearby, and they weren’t wrong. Moments later, she stepped into the frame, smiling shyly, her hand intertwined with his.

That alone was enough to send the comments section into chaos, with thousands of messages flooding in within seconds. But then came the announcement.

“We wanted to share something very special with you,” Tadej began, looking directly into the camera with a mix of pride and tenderness. “This year has already been full of challenges and victories… but the biggest one is yet to come. We’re going to be parents.”

Urška nodded, unable to contain her smile as fans erupted with messages of shock, joy, and congratulations. It was the kind of moment usually kept private, yet the couple chose to open their hearts to the world — and the world responded with overwhelming affection.

But the most unforgettable part of the livestream came right after the announcement. Tadej placed a hand gently over Urška’s, paused, and said:

“And because you have all been part of our journey, we want you to be the first to know the name and the gender.”

Fans held their breath. The livestream chat slowed for the first time since the announcement, as if millions of people collectively froze in anticipation. Urška laughed nervously, whispering something to Tadej, who nodded before continuing.

“It’s a girl,” he said softly, his voice thick with emotion. “And her name will be… Luna.”

The moment he said it, Urška’s eyes filled with tears, and she leaned her head on his shoulder. It was a soft, tender scene — the kind that transcends sport, fame, and public life. Around the world, fans reacted instantly. Memes, fan art, and heartfelt messages began appearing within minutes.

The hashtag #BabyLuna shot to the top of trending lists in several countries.

But the emotional avalanche wasn’t over yet. Tadej then shared a message he had written for their unborn daughter, one that left millions in tears.

“She doesn’t know it yet,” he said, “but she is already our greatest victory. Luna, one day you’ll read this. And I want you to know that no matter how many races I win, no matter how many mountains I climb, you will always be the dream that mattered most.”

Urška, wiping her tears, added her own heartfelt message: “And we promise you this: when you arrive, we will start our new life together. After your birth, we’ll get married — not as champions or professionals, but simply as Mom and Dad.”

The simplicity of their words made the moment even more powerful. There was no grand spectacle, no rehearsed performance — just honesty, vulnerability, and love. It was, as many fans quickly described it, “a fairytale in real time.”

The cycling world is accustomed to intense finish-line battles, daring attacks, and extraordinary resilience.

But this announcement painted Pogačar in a different light — not as the unstoppable force who dominates mountain stages, but as a young man deeply in love, ready to embrace the most demanding, unpredictable, and beautiful journey of his life: fatherhood.

Reactions poured in from athletes, journalists, and celebrities across the globe. Some cycling commentators admitted to tearing up while watching the livestream. Others praised the couple for their openness and sincerity.

Fellow cyclists posted congratulatory messages, with one joking, “Finally, someone who will make Tadej slower — at least during diaper duty!”

But beyond the humor and excitement, there was a deeper resonance to their announcement. Many fans said the moment reminded them that athletes — so often seen through the narrow lens of competition — are real people with hopes, families, and emotions.

One fan wrote, “Today, Tadej didn’t win a race. He won our hearts.”

The couple also revealed that they had been planning to share the news privately with family first, but after weeks of anticipation and growing intuition among friends and teammates, they felt it was the right time to include their global “cycling family.” The decision to announce their pending marriage afterward was spontaneous, inspired — according to Tadej — by “the joy of imagining Luna watching her mom walk down the aisle someday.”

While details about the wedding remain undisclosed, Urška hinted that they dream of a simple ceremony in the Slovenian countryside, surrounded only by close family and friends. “Something calm, something honest,” she said. “Something that feels like us.”

As the livestream ended, viewers were left not only moved but deeply connected to a chapter of Pogačar and Žigart’s lives that had nothing to do with medals or podiums. It was a celebration of love, trust, and the future they are building together.

And so, in just a few minutes, the couple transformed an ordinary day into a global wave of emotion — a fairytale moment that reminded everyone that even champions chase dreams far greater than trophies.

Their biggest adventure has just begun. And the world will be watching, cheering, and celebrating Baby Luna long before she takes her first breath.