News: Sports
Cyprus news in the “Sports” category — updated throughout the day.
SportsOmonia drawn to host Besiktas, Benfica and Celtic in Europa League
Omonia will play Besiktas, Benfica, Celtic and Celta Vigo at home during the Europa League league phase.
SportsFC Barcelona cancels children’s football camp in north Cyprus
FC Barcelona cancelled a planned two-week children’s football camp at the Near East University campus following complaints and…
SportsFC Barcelona postpones academy camp planned in Cyprus’s occupied north
FC Barcelona postponed an academy training camp planned in Cyprus’s occupied north after diplomatic interventions and a protest…
SportsCyprus beats Turkey 4-1 at World Backgammon Championship
Cyprus defeated Turkey 4-1 during the World Backgammon Federation’s World Championship in London.
SportsCFA asks Spanish football chief to intervene over planned Barcelona camp in northern Cyprus
The Cyprus Football Association has asked Spain’s football chief to discourage a planned Barcelona Academy camp at Near…
SportsFootballer Charles Eloundou released from Limnes detention centre
Cameroonian midfielder Charles Eloundou was released pending the completion of his Cyprus residence permit renewal process.
SportsAndreas Nikolaou completes record coastline run around Cyprus
Cypriot ultra-runner Andreas Nikolaou covered more than 700 kilometres around Cyprus in seven days, 22 hours and 35…
SportsKalia Antoniou wins Cyprus’ first Mediterranean Games gold in Taranto
Kalia Antoniou won the women’s 100m freestyle, securing Cyprus’ first gold medal of this year’s Mediterranean Games.
SportsUniversity of Cyprus team takes second place at Formula Student Romania
The University of Cyprus Formula racing team finished second overall at Formula Student Romania with its student-built Odysseia…
SportsCyprus wins three medals on third day of Mediterranean Games
Cyprus added a silver medal in canoe/kayak and two bronze medals in shooting at the Mediterranean Games in…
SportsWizz Air named official airline partner of Mountain Games Cyprus 2026
Wizz Air will support travel for participants and visitors attending Mountain Games Cyprus 2026 in the Troodos Mountains.