The role of sports in our lives: the journey to a better ‘us’
By Charalampos Charalampous
Sports are much more than a way to sweat or count our steps. They are a language our body speaks when it wants to remind us how ...
A new vision for sports in Cyprus: Building a healthier, more inclusive future
By Charalambos Charalambous
As Cyprus enters a new era, the sports sector offers a valuable opportunity to enrich both the lives of individuals and the community as a whole. By ...
Koumis says sports tourism vital to Cyprus tourist industry
The significant contribution of sports tourism to the tourism economy of the country is confirmed, Deputy Tourism Minister Kostas Koumis told CNA on Wednesday, explaining that this year there is ...
‘Lion of Limassol’ sets Guinness World Record
In a feat that had Cyprus cheering from the sidelines, Ilya Khazov, known as the ‘Lion of Limassol’, recently set a Guinness World Record with a display of sheer strength ...
Judge denies New York county’s request to let it enforce trans sports restrictions
A federal judge on Thursday denied a request by New York’s Nassau County to let it enforce new restrictions on transgender athletes at county sports venues without facing legal ...
Ethics committee aims to restore Cyprus sport’s reputation
The sports’ ethics committee announced on Friday it will investigate allegations made against the Cyprus Olympic committee (Koe) and some its members during a House committee meeting earlier this week.
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Procopiou says children should defend fair play in sports
Justice Minister Anna Procopiou said on Friday that children should defend the values of fair play, as football is a sport that promotes health and noble competition, and not “war”.
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Six banned from attending football matches
The Nicosia district court on Thursday issued bans from sports venues and financial guarantees to six individuals who were arrested on September 17 prior to the start of a football match ...
‘Sports tourism one of the fastest growing sectors in Cyprus’
Sports tourism is one of the fastest growing sectors of tourism, the President of the Cyprus Sports Organisation (Koa) Andreas Michaelides said on Wednesday at the 3rd Sports Tourism conference ...
Anastasiades rubbishes match fixing allegations, goes on the offensive (Updated)
Former President Nicos Anastasiades deemed the claims made by the former chairman of the sports ethics committee Andreas Papacharalambous “false, unfounded and vulgar.”
Speaking to podcast Legal Matters on Thursday, ...
Man banned from sports venues after caught covering his face with hood
A 38-year-old man was banned from all sports venues on Tuesday, following a decision at Nicosia district court.
According to police, the man was wearing a hood covering his face ...
Israeli sports technology company expands to Cyprus
i-BrainTech’s decision is seen as a vote of confidence in Cyprus
Israeli sports technology company i-BrainTech, a pioneer in athletic brain training, on Tuesday announced its plan to expand ...
Draft anti-doping bill completed, law commissioner says
The drafting of the bill for the restructuring of the anti-doping authority has been completed and is being put up for public discussion, according to Law Commissioner Louisa Zannetou.
Zannetou ...
Cyprus wins Small States of Europe track and field championships
Cyprus, for the third consecutive time has won the track and field Championships of the Small States of Europe (CCSE) held in Malta on Saturday.
According to a press release ...
‘Speedy trials and strict penalties will curb corruption in sports’
Speedy trials and strict penalties for cases of corruption in sports are needed as deterrents, according to deputy attorney-general Savvas Angelides.
His comments came at a conference organised as part ...
Over €2m to be spent on upgrading track and field facilities
Some €2.2m will be spent on upgrading track and field facilities, while special emphasis will be given to bringing football stadiums into line with the requirements of the licensing authority, ...
Paphos to host well-known long-distance runners from four European countries
Paphos regional board of tourism (ETAP), and organisers of the 23rd Logicom Cyprus Marathon, will welcome renowned long-distance runners to Paphos, in a coordinated effort aimed at promoting the region ...
Coronavirus: return of sports in three phases
The return of sports to normality will take place in three separate phases, with each phase requiring around two weeks to be evaluated before moving on to the next one, ...
Outgoing sports watchdog chairman blamed for failure to clean up sports
Tempers flared at the House ethics committee after members of a defunct watchdog set up to clean the island’s sports, mainly football, blamed its outgoing chairman of its demise.
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Police investigating two more male sports coaches after complaints by five women
Police are investigating two more male sports coaches for sexual harassment following complaints by five women, it emerged on Wednesday.
Four different track athletes reported their coaches for sexual harassment. ...
Coronavirus: sports restrictions to be gradually eased from next week
The cabinet on Wednesday decided to gradually ease restrictions on sports activities and events from next week.
According to a statement, from Monday, February 8, individual training will be allowed in ...
Greece sexual assault case brings spotlight to Cyprus sports scene
Sport shooter and member of Cyprus’ women’s national shooting team, Andri Eleftheriou, filed a complaint with the police on Wednesday saying she was sexually abused twice by the same ...