News: Sports
Cyprus news in the “Sports” category — updated throughout the day.
SportsFamagusta Nautical Club to return to Famagusta district after more than 50 years
Ayia Napa, Cyprus. The historic Famagusta Nautical Club will return to the Famagusta district after more than 50 years in Limassol, Ayia Napa marina announced on Tuesday. The club had relocated to Limassol following…
SportsCypriot sports reporter Demetris Demetriou dies at 65
Nicosia, Cyprus. Sports reporter Demetris Demetriou died on Monday at the age of 65. The Union of Cyprus…
SportsCEV Beach Volley Nations Cup 2026 opens at Fig Tree Bay in Protaras
Protaras, Cyprus. The CEV Beach Volley Nations Cup 2026 was officially opened with a ceremony at Fig Tree…
SportsAlex Ferguson taken to hospital after feeling unwell at Old Trafford, media report
Manchester, United Kingdom. Former Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson was taken to hospital after feeling unwell ahead of…
SportsSport mourns former F1 driver and Paralympic champion Alex Zanardi, dead at 59
Bologna, Italy. Motor racing and the wider sporting world mourned Alex Zanardi on Saturday after the former Formula…
SportsInfantino says Iran will play 2026 World Cup matches in the United States despite congress absence
Toronto, Canada. FIFA president Gianni Infantino said Iran will participate in the 2026 World Cup and play matches…
SportsLimassol names Molos piers after Pavlos Kontides and Karolina Pelendritou
Limassol, Cyprus. Two piers at the Limassol Molos waterfront were officially named after Olympic sailor Pavlos Kontides and…
SportsKontides takes eighth at Grand Slam of Hyeres in first major ILCA7 event of 2026
Hyeres, France. Cypriot sailor Pavlos Kontides finished eighth overall at the Grand Slam of Hyeres on Sunday in…
SportsCyprus Olympic Committee and Deloitte Cyprus renew strategic partnership in Nicosia
Nicosia, Cyprus. The Cyprus Olympic Committee and Deloitte Cyprus formalised the renewal of their strategic partnership as Professional…
SportsFifa imposes transfer ban on Anorthosis Famagusta FC after former player’s successful claim
Nicosia, Cyprus. Fifa has enforced a transfer ban on Anorthosis Famagusta FC following a successful claim by former…
SportsRubio says Iranian players can attend 2026 World Cup but people with IRGC ties may be barred
Washington, United States. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Washington had no objections to Iranian players participating…