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Top Athletes of 2025 Announced

Published January 1, 2026, 08:21
Top Athletes of 2025 Announced

The top athletes of 2025 were announced by the Cyprus Sports Journalists Association (EAΚ), based on the votes of sports editors. The five athletes who stood out are Yannis Antoniou (judo), Marios Georgiou (gymnastics), Iosif Kesidis (track and field), Pavlos Kontidis (sailing), and Neofytos Michail (football). Antoniou distinguished himself with a 9th place finish at the World Judo Championships and a bronze medal at the World University Games. Georgiou made a strong comeback after an injury, achieving positions in European and World Championships. Kesidis dominated the U23 category with two gold medals in hammer throw. Kontidis continued to excel in sailing with a silver and a bronze medal at World and Grand Slam events. Finally, Michail emerged as a key goalkeeper for the champion Pafos FC and contributed to their European journey. The final ranking will be announced on January 15th.