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Special Olympics Cyprus Calls on Pheidippides to Address Comment on Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities

Published January 26, 2026, 12:59
Special Olympics Cyprus Calls on Pheidippides to Address Comment on Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities

The Cyprus Special Olympics Federation is calling on Pheidippides Panagiotou to officially address and take institutional responsibility for a comment he made during an online broadcast regarding individuals with intellectual disabilities. The Federation emphasizes that the use of demeaning or ridiculing language towards people with intellectual disabilities is unacceptable, as it reinforces stereotypes and undermines efforts for their equal inclusion in society. It highlights the increased responsibility that individuals with institutional roles and social influence bear in their public discourse. The Federation is committed to continuing to defend the dignity and rights of people with intellectual disabilities.