News: Sports
Cyprus news in the “Sports” category — updated throughout the day.
SportsCyprus recognized by ICC as Europe’s leading nation in cricket development
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus Cricket has been officially recognized by the International Cricket Council as Europe’s leading nation in cricket development after a series of training, education and grassroots initiatives across the island. Development recognition…
SportsTurkish court sentences Fenerbahce chairman Sadettin Saran to 2-1/2 years over illegal betting
Istanbul, Turkey. A Turkish court has sentenced Fenerbahce Chairman Sadettin Saran to 2-1/2 years in prison for inciting…
SportsParis PSG victory celebrations marred by unrest, leaving one dead and more than 200 injured
Paris, France. More than 200 people were injured and one person died in Paris following Paris Saint-Germain’s second…
SportsPafos FC beat Apollon to win Cyprus Cup with late goals in Nicosia
Nicosia, Cyprus. Pafos FC defeated Apollon 2-0 on Friday night at Nicosia’s GSP Stadium to win the Cyprus…
SportsGkolomeev wins $1 million bonus at Enhanced Games debut in Las Vegas
Las Vegas, United States. Greek swimmer Kristian Gkolomeev earned a $1 million bonus for beating a world record…
SportsKontides wins European sailing title in Croatia for third time
Kastela, Croatia. Cypriot sailor Pavlos Kontides won the European Sailing Championship on Friday, claiming the title for the…
SportsKyle Busch, two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion, dies at 41 after severe illness
Charlotte, United States. Kyle Busch, a two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion, died Thursday after a bout with a…
SportsTurkish backlash after images show SC Freiburg supporters urinating near Ataturk monument in Istanbul
Istanbul, Turkey. Turkish social media users voiced anger after images circulated appearing to show SC Freiburg supporters urinating…
SportsLarnaca welcomes King’s Baton Relay for Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2026
Larnaca, Cyprus. Larnaca on Wednesday welcomed the baton of the 23rd Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2026 as part of…
SportsCyprus wins gold at European Girls’ Olympiad in Informatics for second straight year
Rome, Italy. Cyprus won a gold medal at the European Girls’ Olympiad in Informatics (EGOI) 2026 for the…
SportsBank of Cyprus Visa cardholders win trip to Athens for EuroLeague Final Four 2026
Athens, Greece. Ten Bank of Cyprus (BoC) Visa cardholders, each accompanied by a guest, will travel to Athens…