News: Sports
Cyprus news in the “Sports” category — updated throughout the day.
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 programme, the federation said on Tuesday. The trip will run from April 4 to 19 with…
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 Indian grandmaster Koneru Humpy has withdrawn from the 2026 women’s candidates’ chess tournament in Cyprus, citing…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…
SportsPaphos Colts unveil new kit from Elmon as Paphos RUFC outlines training schedule
Paphos, Cyprus. The Paphos Colts have unveiled a new kit provided by Elmon, with the rollout supported by…
SportsIranian women’s team member withdraws asylum claim in Australia as squad stays in Malaysia
Sydney, Australia. A fifth member of the Iranian women’s soccer team has withdrawn her claim for asylum in…
SportsEnosis Neon Paralimni FC marks 90th anniversary as president announces €30,000 donation
Ayia Napa, Cyprus. Enosis Neon Paralimni FC marked its 90th anniversary at an event on Friday evening, where…
SportsCyprus hosts European Throwing Cup as European Athletics chief cites event safety
Nicosia, Cyprus. European Athletics president Dobromir Karamarinov said Cyprus is “one of the safest countries for sports events”…