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Conference on Sports, Problems and Challenges in the Municipality of Paphos

Published March 18, 2026, 20:13
Conference on Sports, Problems and Challenges in the Municipality of Paphos

The Municipality of Paphos successfully organized a conference on “Sports Today – Problems and Challenges” and simultaneously awarded athletes and sports organizations of the city. The event attracted great interest from the sports community, with the participation of athletes, coaches and representatives of sports clubs. The conference presented topics related to the nutrition of young athletes, the experiences of champions and the challenges of modern sports. Speakers included nutritionist Nikolaos Eleftheriou, Paralympic medalist Viktoras Pentaras, world champion Iosif Kesidis and Olympic medalist Pavlos Kontides. During the event, the Municipality of Paphos presented sponsorships to sports clubs and athletes, confirming its long-standing support for sports. The President of the Sports and Youth Committee of the Municipality of Paphos and the Mayor of Paphos emphasized the importance of sports for youth development and the formation of values. The Municipality of Paphos committed to continue investing in the development of sports, through the upgrading of sports infrastructure and the organization of important sporting events, in cooperation with the Cyprus Sports Organization and the Ministry of Education and Sports.