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Special Olympics Cyprus Calls for 'Institutional Positioning' from Pheidippides Over 'Stereotypical Expressions'

Published January 26, 2026, 12:59
Special Olympics Cyprus Calls for 'Institutional Positioning' from Pheidippides Over 'Stereotypical Expressions'

The Cyprus Special Olympics Federation is calling on Pheidippides Panayiotou to issue a formal and respectful statement regarding a comment he made on an online show that is considered demeaning to people with intellectual disabilities. The Federation emphasizes that the use of such expressions reinforces stereotypical perceptions and undermines efforts to integrate these individuals equally into society. It also highlights the increased responsibility that public figures have regarding their speech, as it shapes social attitudes. The Federation is committed to continuing to defend the dignity and rights of people with intellectual disabilities, reacting to any form of verbal devaluation and exclusion.