The Cyprus Olympic Committee, in collaboration with the Italian Embassy in Cyprus, held an a ceremony honoring the delegations that participated in the Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics, the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, and the Mediterranean Games in Taranto.
The event highlighted the collective effort and contribution of all those who helped ensure Cyprus’s presence at these three major events. It was held with the support of Allwyn, a Diamond Partner of the Cyprus Olympic Committee.
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In his speech, the President of the Cyprus Olympic Committee, Georgios Chrysostomou, spoke about the value of the effort beyond the competitive results, noting: “The value of your efforts is not measured solely by the place you achieved, but also by the spirit, the competitive drive, and the dignity with which you represented our country.” At the same time, he emphasized that every participation in a major competition is an investment in the future of the athletes and their sports.
Greetings were delivered by the Italian Ambassador to Cyprus, Antonella Cavallari, and the Minister of Education, Sports, and Youth, Dr. Athina Michaelidou. The two dignitaries were presented with commemorative gifts consisting of sports equipment used by Cypriot athletes in international competitions.
Speaking on behalf of the athletes, track and field champion Milan Trajkovic spoke of the hard and painstaking work that precedes great successes, thanking the Cyprus Olympic Committee for the honorary event and for recognizing the efforts of all those who contribute to the delegations’ successes.
Triathlete Anelis Sparsi, speaking on behalf of her fellow athletes, expressed her gratitude to the Cyprus Olympic Committee and its sponsors for the opportunity to participate in major international competitions. She emphasized the value of competitive experiences and of representing Cyprus, and thanked the Ambassador and the Italian Embassy for their contribution to strengthening sporting ties between Cyprus and Italy.
During the event, the sponsors of the Cyprus Olympic Committee were also honored with the presentation of gifts offered by the athletes. An honorary diploma was awarded to the Cyprus Broadcasting Corporation (RIK) in recognition of its contribution to the coverage of the games, through more than 160 hours of live television coverage, giving the Cypriot public the opportunity to follow the athletes’ efforts.
The event concluded with the presentation of awards to athletes and support staff by each sports federation. A total of 24 federations were honored, including the Cyprus National Paralympic Committee.
The Cyprus Olympic Committee extends its warmest thanks to Allwyn, a Diamond Partner, for its support in organizing the event, as well as for its long-standing contribution to promoting the mission and work of the Cyprus Olympic Committee.
