Cyprus to make Mediterranean Games equestrian debut with Alexa Stais
Show jumper Alexa Stais and her mare Kantu will represent Cyprus at the Mediterranean Games in Taranto, Italy, in 2026.
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus will compete in equestrian sport at the Mediterranean Games for the first time, with show jumper Alexa Stais selected for the Taranto 2026 event in Italy.
Stais will compete with her nine-year-old mare, Kantu, at the 20th Mediterranean Games, the Cyprus Olympic Committee announced.
Competition schedule
According to the International Equestrian Federation’s official schedule, the show jumping competition will begin on August 30 with the team final, which will also serve as a qualifier for the individual event.
The individual final is scheduled for September 1.
Stais targets medal challenge
Stais, who competes professionally in Germany, is regarded as one of Cyprus’ leading equestrian athletes on the international circuit.
She said she would travel to Italy aiming to challenge for a medal.
“In our sport anything can happen, but I believe in my horse and the partnership we have developed,” Stais said. “My goal is to give her the best possible round and achieve a result that will make Cyprus proud.”
Federation response
Cyprus Equestrian Federation president Antonis Petri described the country’s first participation in the sport at the Mediterranean Games as an important milestone.
“We have never participated in this competition of the Games before and we consider this year’s participation a great success,” he said.
Petri said competing at a major multi-sport event could raise the profile of equestrian sport in Cyprus and create opportunities for Cypriot riders in Cyprus and abroad.
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