Marina Hadjicosta nominated for European Women’s Rising Star award
Cypriot discus thrower Marina Hadjicosta is among the nominees for the 2026 European Women’s Rising Star of the Year award.

Nicosia, Cyprus. Cypriot discus thrower Marina Hadjicosta has been nominated for the 2026 European Women’s Rising Star of the Year award, European Athletics announced on Tuesday. The 17-year-old is among the athletes selected for awards recognising leading young performers of the year.
Voting and announcement schedule
The winner will be determined through votes from the public, member federations, media and a European Athletics committee, with each group accounting for 25 per cent of the result.
The top three nominees in each category will be announced on October 1. Winners will be revealed at the Golden Tracks Awards in Lausanne on October 24.
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