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300 Athletes from 35 Countries to Compete in Nicosia for the European Throwing Cup

Published March 13, 2026, 09:11
300 Athletes from 35 Countries to Compete in Nicosia for the European Throwing Cup

Nicosia will host the 25th European Throwing Cup on the weekend of March 14-15, 2026, with the support of XM as the Main Sponsor for the period 2025-2027. The event, organized by the Cyprus Amateur Athletics Federation (CAAF), is expected to attract around 300 athletes and 130 coaches and accompanying persons from 35 countries. The event is the first international open-air athletics meeting of 2026 and is expected to feature high-level competitions, with the participation of Olympic champions, world champions, and European champions. XM's support is crucial for the implementation of the event, confirming its commitment to promoting sports and the values of effort and excellence. XM has consistently supported Cypriot athletics and the CAAF for more than seven years, contributing to the development of the sport. Artemis Papazachariou, Head of Social Media at XM, expressed her joy at supporting the European Throwing Cup, emphasizing that the sponsorship is part of the company's Corporate Social Responsibility and aims to support athletes. The CAAF presented the Cypriot team that will represent the country at the European Throwing Cup, with athletes in all major categories of throwing events.