News: Sports
Cyprus news in the “Sports” category — updated throughout the day.
SportsCyprus chess gains prominence through Freedom24 partnership and growing national teams
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus has hosted 26 chess competitions since Freedom24 became the main partner of the Cyprus Chess Federation in 2023, while its national teams have improved their standing ahead of the Chess Olympiad…
SportsFreedom24 becomes principal strategic sponsor of Anorthosis Football Academy
Nicosia, Cyprus. Freedom24 announced on Wednesday a long-term strategic partnership with the Anorthosis Football Academy, becoming its principal…
SportsInfantino reportedly seeks Trump administration support after FIFA investment plan collapses
Washington, United States. FIFA President Gianni Infantino reportedly sought support from the Trump administration as criticism mounted following…
SportsCyprus wins 12 medals to place 14th at Glasgow Commonwealth Games
Glasgow, United Kingdom. Cyprus won 12 medals and finished 14th in the overall standings at the 2026 Commonwealth…
SportsYiannis Antoniou wins Cyprus’ first Commonwealth Games gold in judo
Cyprus. Yiannis Antoniou won Cyprus’ first gold medal at the Commonwealth Games on Sunday, taking the men’s over-100kg…
SportsGeorgakis wins judo bronze for Cyprus at Commonwealth Games
Glasgow, United Kingdom. Odysseas Georgakis won bronze in the men’s under-81kg judo category at the Commonwealth Games late…
SportsCarlos Cordeiro resigns over FIFA’s proposed $20bn commercial subsidiary
Bern, Switzerland. Carlos Cordeiro resigned with immediate effect over FIFA’s proposed $20-billion commercial subsidiary, calling it “a bad…
SportsUEFA members vote to boycott FIFA competitions over investor plan
Brussels, Belgium. UEFA member associations have unanimously voted to boycott the World Cup and other FIFA competitions in…
SportsTimur Turlov announces candidacy for FIDE presidency in 2026
Astana, Kazakhstan. Timur Turlov has announced his candidacy for the presidency of the International Chess Federation (FIDE), with…
SportsKesidis wins silver and Trajkovic bronze for Cyprus at Commonwealth Games
Glasgow, United Kingdom. Cyprus won two athletics medals at the 23rd Commonwealth Games on Monday, as hammer thrower…
SportsPavlos Kontides wins 30th major international medal with Los Angeles silver
Los Angeles, United States. Cypriot sailor Pavlos Kontides won silver at the Los Angeles Grand Slam, securing his…