The Cyprus Tennis Federation, through its Padel Committee, is delighted and proud to extend its warmest congratulations to the Cyprus National Junior Team for its outstanding performance at the 2026 FIP Junior Euro Padel Cup, which took place in Porto, Portugal, from June 27 to July 4.

This year’s tournament will go down in the history of Cypriot padel, as our national team achieved its first victory in a European competition, defeating Moldova with a score of 2-1. This is a significant milestone that confirms the continuous progress and dynamic growth of the sport in Cyprus.

Facing 18 countries with a long tradition and a much larger pool of athletes, our young athletes competed with passion, fighting spirit, and exceptional sportsmanship, gaining valuable experience that will help them as they continue their athletic careers.

The Cyprus Tennis Federation warmly congratulates all the athletes who represented our country with distinction:

U14 Division: Haris Kallinikou

Anastasios Andreou

Andreas Lambrou

U16 Category

Andreas Zikakis

Charalambos Charalambous

U18 Division

Andreas Dimitriou

Angelos Alexios Diamantis

Petros Heracleous

We extend our heartfelt thanks to the National Team Coaches, Pablo Bustamante and Daniel Perdomo Marrero, for their dedication, professionalism, and excellent guidance, as well as to the Federation’s Technical Advisor, Marilena Nikolaidou, for her continuous support, organization, and valuable contribution to the mission.

The President of the Padel Committee of the Cyprus Tennis Federation, Mr. Rodion Panayiotou, stated:

“Cyprus’s first victory in a European competition is a historic moment for Cypriot padel and proves that hard work, proper organization, and investment in the next generation are beginning to pay off. We are particularly proud of all our athletes, who represented Cyprus with passion, sportsmanship, and a fighting spirit. I would also like to express my sincere thanks to the coaches, our Technical Advisor, the parents, and our sponsors, who support this effort every day. I am confident that this is only the beginning and that in the coming years, Cypriot padel will achieve even greater successes on the international stage.”

The Cyprus Tennis Federation also extends its warmest thanks to AdTech, EcommBX, and LSF Sport, sponsors of the Federation and the Cypriot delegation, for the invaluable support they provide in efforts to develop padel and represent Cyprus at international events. Their contribution is a key factor in the continued progress and development of the sport in our country.

This participation marks yet another important step in the development of padel in Cyprus. The experience our athletes gained and this historic victory lay a strong foundation for even greater successes in the future.

Warm congratulations to all the athletes, coaches, parents, sponsors, and everyone who contributed to the success of the team. The Cyprus Tennis Federation will continue to invest in the next generation of athletes, with the goal of strengthening Cyprus’s presence on the international stage even further.