News: Sports
Cyprus news in the “Sports” category — updated throughout the day.
SportsPutin criticises former IOC leadership and calls for new approach under new president
Moscow, Russia. Russian President Vladimir Putin criticised the former leadership of the International Olympic Committee as “shameful” and “cowardly” and said he hoped for a new approach from those now in charge of the…
SportsLondon amateur cup final featuring Turkish Cypriot and Greek Cypriot teams hailed as “example for Cyprus”
London, United Kingdom. A London amateur football cup final between a primarily Turkish Cypriot team and a primarily…
SportsCyprus education ministry and CFA sign four-year deal to introduce football in high schools
Nicosia, Cyprus. The ministry of education and the Cyprus Football Association (CFA) signed a four-year memorandum of cooperation…
SportsOmonia clinch Cyprus League title as Group B relegation fight tightens
Nicosia, Cyprus. Omonia have secured this season’s Cyprus League title, with the official coronation potentially coming as early…
SportsBowlers dominate Week 4 of 2026 Cyprus Cricket T20 Cup as teams notch wins and Larnaca struggle
Limassol, Cyprus. Bowlers led the storyline in Week 4 of the 2026 Cyprus Cricket T20 Cup presented by…
SportsFormer Austria goalkeeper Alex Manninger dies in road accident aged 48
Salzburg, Austria. Former Austria goalkeeper Alex Manninger, who played for Arsenal and several Italian clubs, died in a…
SportsUkraine asks IOC to review neutrality of Russian athletes over alleged military links
Kyiv, Ukraine. Ukraine’s sports authorities asked the International Olympic Committee on Wednesday to examine the “neutral” status of…
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…
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…