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Marios Filippou Does Not Want to Appear in Pheidi's 'Apology' Video

Published January 27, 2026, 17:15

Paralympic athlete Marios Filippou does not wish to have his image featured in the apology video released by Cypriot MEP Pheidi Panayiotou regarding the term 'pelloi' he used during a podcast. The Cypriot Confederation of Organizations of Persons with Disabilities (KY.SO.A.) was authorized by Filippou to express his refusal. KY.SO.A. points out that the unacceptable term has remained in public view for two months and considers it an insult to attribute the criticism to political motives. In the video, Pheidi Panayiotou apologizes for using the word, claiming it was unintentional, while also suggesting ulterior motives regarding the timing of the backlash.