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Cypriot Fencer Alexandros Tofalidis Presents His Book 'Fighting For Your Dream'

Published January 13, 2026, 14:30

Cypriot fencer Alexandros Tofalidis presented his book 'Fighting For Your Dream' at the Olympic Hall in Nicosia, attended by the President of the Cypriot Olympic Committee, Mr. Georgios A. Chrysostomou, and representatives of the Cyprus Fencing Federation. The book serves as a personal testimony to perseverance and faith in one's dream, highlighting the values of sports and Olympism. The President of the Olympic Committee congratulated Tofalidis for his dedication and the positive example he sets, while the president of the Cyprus Fencing Federation, Konstantinos Taliotis, emphasized the significance of Tofalidis's achievement as the first Cypriot fencer to qualify for the 2024 Olympic Games. Tofalidis, who traveled from London for the presentation, stressed that success is not innate but is built through hard work and daily effort, regardless of the country's size or the distance of the dream. His book aims to be a guide for those seeking success, emphasizing the management of disappointment and the utilization of failures. The book presentation marks an important moment for Cypriot sports, recognizing the value of effort and perseverance in achieving goals. The Cyprus Fencing Federation pledged to continue supporting Tofalidis in his preparation for the Olympic Games.