Cyprus Times

Sorrow for the Sudden Death of 36-Year-Old Giorgos Faidonou Serving in MMA – "A Man of Ethos, Dedication"

Published January 16, 2026, 13:10
Sorrow for the Sudden Death of 36-Year-Old Giorgos Faidonou Serving in MMA – "A Man of Ethos, Dedication"

Deep sorrow has been caused within the Police and APOEL due to the sudden death of 36-year-old Giorgos Faidonou, who served in the MMA and was the coach of APOEL's youth basketball team. Faidonou passed away from cardiac arrest. APOEL issued a statement describing him as a man of ethos, dedication, and love for basketball, while announcing mourning with black armbands in matches, postponement of the basketball academy's games, and a minute of silence in the Keravnos – APOEL match. The club expresses its support to the family and wife of the deceased.