News: Sports
Cyprus news in the “Sports” category — updated throughout the day.
SportsFreedom Holding CEO links FIDE Candidates event in Cyprus to strategic thinking and education
Paphos, Cyprus. Freedom Holding chief executive officer Timur Turlov said the 2026 FIDE Candidates Tournaments in Cyprus underscore the importance of strategic thinking and education beyond the sport itself. Remarks at the tournament opening…
SportsKontides returns to racing at Trofeo Princesa Sofia after back injury
Palma de Mallorca, Spain. Cypriot sailor Pavlos Kontides returns to competitive sailing on Sunday at the 55th Trofeo…
SportsIran players wear black armbands, hold schoolbags before friendly match in Turkey
Belek, Turkey. Iran’s men’s national soccer team wore black armbands and held schoolbags during the national anthem ahead…
SportsCyprus lose 1-0 to Belarus in scrappy friendly at GSP Stadium
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus were beaten 1-0 by Belarus in an international friendly at the GSP Stadium on Thursday…
SportsCyprus taekwondo federation to attend training programme in United States in April
Nicosia, Cyprus. The Cyprus taekwondo federation will travel to the United States next month for an educational training…
SportsHumpy withdraws from 2026 women’s candidates’ tournament in Cyprus citing safety concerns
Paphos, Cyprus. Indian grandmaster Koneru Humpy has withdrawn from the 2026 women’s candidates’ chess tournament in Cyprus, citing…
SportsCyprus rugby calendar outlines late-season events and women’s national team launch
Nicosia, Cyprus. A schedule of rugby events for the final stretch of the 2025-26 season in Cyprus has…
SportsIranian media: Sardar Azmoun expelled from national team after Instagram post
Tehran, Iran. Iranian media reported that striker Sardar Azmoun has been expelled from Iran’s national football team over…
SportsWimbledon expansion plans clear High Court hurdle as campaigners’ challenge is rejected
London, United Kingdom. Wimbledon’s plans to expand its grounds cleared another hurdle on Thursday after the High Court…
SportsCrystal Palace beat Aek Larnaca 2-1 after extra time to reach Conference League last eight
Larnaca, Cyprus. Aek Larnaca were knocked out of the Conference League on Thursday night after Crystal Palace won…
SportsIran in talks with FIFA to move World Cup matches to Mexico over U.S. safety concerns
Tehran, Iran. Iran’s football federation is in discussions with FIFA about moving the team’s World Cup matches from…