As Main Event Sponsor of FIBA EuroBasket 2025, Bank of Cyprus welcomed the prestigious trophy of Europe’s top basketball tournament to its headquarters on May 21, 2025.

The event offered Bank employees and partners a unique chance to have their photos taken with the trophy, alongside their children. The occasion created moments of joy and inspiration, in a celebratory atmosphere infused with a strong sense of participation in a historic moment for Cypriot sport.

During the event, Mark Klerides, Chairman of the EuroBasket 2025 Organising Committee Cyprus, hailed the Bank’s support for the prestigious tournament.

“We are honoured that the largest banking institution in Cyprus and a cornerstone of our country’s economy, Bank of Cyprus, is supporting this moment of national sporting significance with such warmth and enthusiasm,” he noted.

“We congratulate Bank of Cyprus on joining the sponsorship family of FIBA EuroBasket 2025 and look forward to our shared journey towards the tournament. Some of the most legendary names in global basketball have competed for this EuroBasket trophy. Its presence here today reflects the magnitude of this moment and its importance for our country.”

On behalf of the Bank, Panicos Nicolaou, Chief Executive Officer of Bank of Cyprus, also expressed his enthusiasm. “We are thrilled to support the largest sporting event ever hosted in our country,” he said. “As Cyprus’s leading financial institution, we could not be absent from the team of sponsors, backing the efforts of the Organising Committee and Cypriot sport more broadly. Our involvement in this historic moment demonstrates our commitment to supporting society and promoting the values of sport.”

Bank of Cyprus continues its dynamic course as a key supporter of FIBA EuroBasket 2025, strengthening the national effort for a high quality event that will leave an indelible imprint on Cyprus.