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European Athletics Officials Inspect Preparations for Throwing Cup in Cyprus

Published January 12, 2026, 14:23
European Athletics Officials Inspect Preparations for Throwing Cup in Cyprus

Officials from European Athletics visited Cyprus between January 8th and 10th, 2026, to assess the progress of preparations for the European Throwing Cup, which will be hosted at the National Stadium GSP in Nicosia on March 14th and 15th, 2026. The Organizing Committee of KOEAS presented the three hotels that will accommodate the foreign delegations. The meetings with KOEAS officials focused on outstanding issues and specific requirements of the event. Special emphasis was placed on technical matters and the facilities of GSP, with representatives from European Athletics making the necessary observations for the flawless execution of the competitions. Cyprus has undertaken to host three consecutive European Throwing Cups (2025-2027), with last year's event being deemed successful. KOEAS aims to continue the flawless hospitality of foreign delegations and present a high level of athletics. The event leader, José Luis de Carlos, expressed his satisfaction with the progress of preparations and set timelines for completing the final details. He expressed his confidence that the event will run smoothly, as it did last year.