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1. Cyprus’ women step into the ring and into their power

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/cyprus-women-step-into-the-ring-and-into-their-power

In gyms across Cyprus, a quiet revolution is underway. Women, once told boxing “wasn’t for them”, are lacing up gloves, stepping onto the canvas, and dismantling generations-old stereotypes with every jab and uppercut....

2. Lidl extends commitment to women’s football with UEFA partnership through to 2030

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/lidl-extends-commitment-to-women-s-football-with-uefa-partnership-through-to-2030

Lidl, one of the leading food retailers in Germany and Europe, announces the extension of its successful UEFA partnership, continuing its ongoing journey with the UEFA Women’s National Team to 2030....

3. Cyprus’ Petros Christodoulides wins gold at Pan American Open in Lima

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-petros-christodoulides-wins-gold-at-pan-american-open-in-lima

Cyprus’ rising judo star, Petros Christodoulides, clinched first place at the Pan American Open in Lima 2025, securing the gold medal in the -66kg category after four impressive victories....

4. Neofytos Kyriakou wins gold at World Challenge Cup in Hungary

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/neophytos-kyriakou-wins-gold-at-world-challenge-cup-in-hungary

Kyriakou secured the gold medal in Vault at the apparatus finals of the World Challenge Cup held in Szombathely, Hungary, earning an impressive 13.850 points to claim first place....

5. Lawmakers back equal benefits for Paralympic athletes

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/lawmakers-back-equal-benefits-for-paralympic-athletes

Cyprus lawmakers unanimously approved legislation requiring the state’s sports authority to provide equal support to athletes with disabilities who achieve, or show promise of achieving, top results....

6. Aphrodite Hills Resort Launches Cyprus’ First TrackMan™ Range

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/aphrodite-hills-resort-launches-cyprus-first-trackman™-range

Aphrodite Hills Resort celebrated on Thursday 4th of September, a new era for golf in Cyprus with the official launch of the island’s first TrackMan™ Range....

7. Greek taxi driver refuses Paralympic champion and her guide dog (VIDEO)

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/greek-taxi-driver-refuses-paralympic-champion-and-her-guide-dog-video

A taxi driver in Greece refused to take Paralympic swimmer Karolina Pelendritou and her guide dog, prompting sharp criticism after the athlete shared the encounter online....

8. Cyprus loses pole vaulting star Maria Aristotelous to rare cancer

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-loses-pole-vaulting-star-maria-aristotelous-to-rare-cancer

Cyprus is mourning the loss of Maria Aristotelous, a talented and decorated pole vaulter, who passed away after a brave battle with an extremely rare form of cancer....

9. CRIVIT supports Lidl-Trek with off-duty team wear to inspire active lifestyles for all

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/crivit-supports-lidl-trek-with-off-duty-team-wear-to-inspire-active-lifestyles-for-all

The multi-sport movement brand continues the partnership with the successful team which is in the midst of its best season ever....

10. Cyprus Basketball Federation joins forces with TELETHON

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-basketball-federation-joins-forces-with-telethon

11. Cyprus’ Pavlos Kontides reclaims world No. 1 in sailing

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-pavlos-kontides-reclaims-world-no-1-in-sailing

Cyprus is celebrating once again as Olympic sailor Pavlos Kontides has reclaimed the No. 1 spot in the World Sailing rankings for the Laser (ILCA7) class....

12. Cyprus entices the modern traveler with authentic, year-round experiences

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-entices-the-modern-traveler-with-authentic-year-round-experiences

Cyprus is aiming to attract a new generation of travelers, demanding, conscious, and experience-driven, through its National Tourism Strategy, according to officials....

13. Cyprus leads medal count at Games of Small States of Europe with 85 total

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-leads-medal-count-at-games-of-small-states-of-europe-with-85-total

Cyprus remains at the top of the medal table following the fourth and penultimate day of the 20th Games of the Small States of Europe (GSSE), currently underway in Andorra....

14. New brand identity: CRIVIT on the way to becoming the strongest movement brand in Europe

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/new-brand-identity-crivit-on-the-way-to-becoming-the-strongest-movement-brand-in-europe

The CRIVIT brand presents the launch of the first international omnichannel campaign, "FIND YOUR MOVE". The campaign brings the joy of movement to TV screens, social media, and Lidl stores in over 30 countries. ...

15. Libertex and Apollon Wheelchair Basketball Team: Teamwork, respect, and resilience

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/libertex-and-apollon-wheelchair-basketball-team-teamwork-respect-and-resilience

As part of its ongoing commitment to inclusion, community empowerment, and local sports, Libertex, part of the Libertex Group and one of the leading online brokers, visited the Apollon Wheelchair Basketball Team during a special training session held in the team’s home court....

16. Farewell, Makareio: Nicosia’s historic stadium to transform into modern sports hub

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/farewell-makareio-nicosia-s-historic-stadium-to-transform-into-modern-sports-hub

The historic Makareio Stadium in Nicosia is officially shutting its doors, but not without a plan. According to the president of the Cyprus Sports Organisation (KOA), Yiannis Ioannou, the stadium will be transformed into a state-of-the-art sports complex designed for the future....

17. Norwegian ski jumping team accused of manipulating ski suits to fly farther

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/norwegian-ski-jumping-team-accused-of-manipulating-ski-suits-to-fly-farther

Is nothing sacred anymore? You’d think ski jumping would be immune to cheating—after all, how can you manipulate something as straightforward as launching off a ramp?...

18. Freedom24 Chess Academy has opened in Limassol

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/freedom24-chess-academy-has-opened-in-limassol

Freedom24 Chess Academy was officially inaugurated in Limassol on March 1. Timur Turlov, CEO of Freedom Holding Corp., encouraged the young participants to strive for new heights in chess. ...

19. Cyprus will send six athletes to the Special Olympics World Winter Games this year

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-will-send-six-athletes-to-special-olympics-world-winter-games-this-year

A press conference was held on February 27th at the Olympic Mansion to officially present the Cypriot delegation for the upcoming Special Olympics World Winter Games....

20. Isn't it ironic? Cyprus propaganda, politics, and the global stage.

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/isn-t-it-ironic-cyprus-propaganda-politics-and-the-global-stage

A movie is being made in the occupied territories titled ''Aisie Went on Vacation'', which was also the code name for the Attila operation in 1974. They've even set up modern studios for creating TV series, as it seems they've grasped the importance of imagery in propaganda....

21. Pavlos Kontides named 'Man of the Year' at 23rd awards ceremony

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/pavlos-kontides-named-man-of-the-year-at-23rd-awards-ceremony

The spotlight was on Cypriot sailing champion Pavlos Kontides on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, as he was awarded the prestigious Man of the Year title at the 23rd Bank of Cyprus Man of the Year Awards ceremony....

22. Marios Georgiou crowned Europe’s Best Male Gymnast of 2024

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/marios-georgiou-crowned-europe-s-best-male-gymnast-of-2024

Marios Georgiou has once again made Cyprus proud, winning the Male Gymnast of the Year title in a vote organized by European Gymnastics. The Cypriot gymnastics star secured an impressive 26,260 votes (50.6%), topping the poll after six days of voting....

23. Cypriot Karate athletes triumph in both male and female categories

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriot-karate-athletes-triumph-in-both-male-and-female-categories

Cypriot karatekas Loizos Vasiliou and Anna Michaelidou have made their country proud with impressive performances at the European Karate Championships held in Poland....

24. Geroskipou olympic pool to undergo major renovation

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/geroskipou-olympic-pool-to-undergo-major-renovation

The municipality of Geroskipou has announced a €360,000 renovation project for its Olympic swimming pool....

25. EuroBasket ''...a unique opportunity for our youth,'' says Christodoulides

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eurobasket-a-unique-opportunity-for-our-youth-says-christodoulides

Cyprus will host fifteen EuroBasket 2025 matches in Limassol on August 28, 30, and 31, and September 2 and 4, 2025....

26. Bank of Cyprus Man of the Year Awards – 23rd Edition

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/bank-of-cyprus-man-of-the-year-awards-–-23rd-edition

On Wednesday, February 26, 2025, The Royal Hall in Nicosia will host the prestigious Bank of Cyprus Man of the Year Awards—an evening dedicated to honoring exceptional individuals who lead by example....

27. Trump signs order banning transgender women from women's sports

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trump-signs-order-banning-transgender-women-from-women-s-sports

In a controversial move that’s stirring up strong opinions across the country, President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Wednesday to ban transgender women from competing in women’s sports. ...

28. NASDAQ-listed Freedom24 is making its mark in Cyprus and beyond

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/nasdaq-listed-freedom-24-is-making-its-mark-in-cyprus-and-beyond

When Timur Turlov, the CEO of Freedom Holding Corp., set his sights on Cyprus, he saw more than just a financial hub—he saw opportunity. In a market where fintech companies are staking their claims, ...

29. Cyprus Masters make an impressive splash at international swim competition

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-masters-make-an-impressive-splash-at-international-swim-competition

The Cyprus Masters Swimming Team made an impressive splash at the Second International Damini Swimming Tournament in Bulgaria, securing a total of 15 golds, 6 silvers, and 1 bronze. ...

30. Sexual harassment allegations rock Cyprus sports

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/sexual-harassment-allegations-rock-cyprus-sports

The Police are currently investigating a sexual harassment case involving a female soccer player after an official complaint was filed. ...

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