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Successful Year for Cypriot Athletics in 2025

Published December 29, 2025, 13:19
Successful Year for Cypriot Athletics in 2025

The athletics season in 2025 was particularly successful for Cypriot athletes, with excellent performances in both domestic and international competitions. The year included World Championships in open and indoor athletics, European Championships in various age categories, and the Games of Small States of Europe. At the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Cyprus was represented by six athletes, with Elena Koulichenko finishing 9th in the high jump, achieving the 11th Cypriot participation in a World Championship final. Olivia Fotopoulou reached the semi-finals of the 200 meters. At the World Indoor Athletics Championships in Nanjing, Elena Koulichenko finished 7th in the high jump, becoming the first Cypriot female athlete to reach a World Indoor Championship final. The KOEAS successfully organized the European Cup for Throwing, receiving positive feedback from the European Athletics Federation. The overall picture of Cypriot athletics in 2025 is extremely positive, with athletes continuing to excel at a high level.