News: Sports
Cyprus news in the “Sports” category — updated throughout the day.
SportsYoung swimmers gather in Larnaca for World Aquatics Day event
Larnaca, Cyprus. Hundreds of young swimmers will compete in Larnaca this week for World Aquatics Day, an event highlighting the participation of the next generation of Cypriot athletes. A total of 384 boys and…
SportsCyprus lacks infrastructure needed to host a FIFA World Cup, despite Christodoulides suggestion
Nicosia, Cyprus. President Nikos Christodoulides said Cyprus could one day seek to host the FIFA World Cup with…
SportsThree die from suffocation during World Cup celebrations in Mexico City
Mexico City, Mexico. Three people died from suffocation during World Cup celebrations in Mexico City, the capital’s health…
SportsWorld Cup round of 32 set after expanded group stage, with favorites and surprise teams advancing
Miami Gardens, United States. The round of 32 at the largest World Cup to date is set after…
SportsINEX Club Charity Ride 2026 draws 120 cyclists in Cyprus and supports youth cycling initiatives
Nicosia, Cyprus. The INEX Club Charity Ride 2026 concluded successfully in Cyprus on May 10, 2026, with 160…
SportsCyprus-based Nireas to compete in Aegean 600 with Cypriot and Polish crew
Ayia Napa, Cyprus. The privately funded yacht Nireas, crewed jointly by Cypriot and Polish sailors, will compete in…
SportsNireas to compete in Aegean 600 with Cypriot and Polish crew
Ayia Napa, Cyprus. The Cyprus-based yacht Nireas, jointly crewed by Cypriot and Polish sailors, will compete in next…
SportsCyprus Women sweep Malta 5-0 in T20I series during ICC Women’s Cricket Week
Episkopi, Cyprus. Cyprus and Malta played a five-match Women’s T20I bilateral series at Happy Valley Ground in Episkopi…
SportsCFA, IOM and UNHCR host football event for refugee children in Cyprus
Kofinou, Cyprus. The Cyprus Football Association, in partnership with the International Organisation for Migration and the UN Refugee…
SportsIran to file FIFA complaint over U.S. travel restrictions at World Cup
Washington, United States. Iran plans to lodge a complaint with FIFA over travel restrictions its team is facing…
SportsVera Tugolukova becomes first Cypriot rhythmic gymnast with FIG-approved element
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus rhythmic gymnast Vera Tugolukova has had a new element named after her by World Gymnastics,…