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New Year's Message from the President of the Cyprus Olympic Committee

Published December 31, 2025, 10:25
New Year's Message from the President of the Cyprus Olympic Committee

The President of the Cyprus Olympic Committee (COC), George A. Chrysostomou, sent a New Year's message, reviewing 2025 and setting goals for 2026. He emphasized that 2025 was a successful year for Cypriot sport, with many athletes excelling in international competitions. He expressed the COC's commitment to continue supporting athletes and federations, as well as promoting the values of Olympism. At the same time, he wished success to the Cypriot Presidency of the Council of the European Union for the first half of 2026, emphasizing the importance of peace, cooperation and justice. Mr. Chrysostomou referred to the increased participation of Cyprus in international sports events in 2025, such as the Games of the Small States of Europe and the European Youth Olympic Festivals. He stressed that the COC is broadening the base of sport and giving more young people the opportunity to experience international competition. Finally, he pledged to upgrade sports infrastructure and strengthen cooperation with all sports bodies, in order to continue the upward trajectory of Cypriot sport.