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Cyprus' Best Athletes of 2025 to be Honored at the 53rd Aristos Awards

Published January 15, 2026, 08:21
Cyprus' Best Athletes of 2025 to be Honored at the 53rd Aristos Awards

The Cyprus Sports Journalists Association (CSJA) is preparing to honor the top athletes, teams, and individuals of 2025 at the 53rd Aristos Awards, which will be held on January 15, 2026, at the Municipal Theatre of Nicosia. The event, which began in 1974, is under the auspices of the Cyprus Sports Organization (CSO) and will be broadcast live on RIK television. This year's event is dedicated to the successful organization of the FIBA EuroBasket 2025 in Cyprus and the legacy it left behind. The Aristeio Award, the highest honor, will be presented to the Organizing Committee of EuroBasket 2025 and the Cyprus Basketball Federation. During the event, the final ranking of the top athletes and teams will be announced, as determined by the vote of the CSJA members, which recorded a record participation of 103 ballots. In addition, awards will be given to individuals who have excelled in their contribution to Cypriot sports. The event will be honored by the presence of representatives of the sports and political leadership of Cyprus. Admission is free to the public, subject to prior seat reservation via Ticketmaster. The event is supported by various sponsors, with OPAP Cyprus as the Main Sponsor.