Cyprus announces national delegation for the 23rd Commonwealth Games in Glasgow

The Cyprus Olympic Committee has confirmed its national delegation for the 23rd Commonwealth Games, scheduled to take place in Glasgow from July 23 to August 2, 2026. A total of 36 athletes will represent Cyprus across six sports, including athletics, judo, artistic gymnastics, swimming, weightlifting, and para-weightlifting. High jumper Elena Kulichenko, who placed seventh at the Paris 2024 Olympics, will carry the national flag at the opening ceremony at the Hydro Arena. Para-athlete Maria Markou will carry the official Cyprus baton, highlighting the integration of para-athletes into the unified national team. The Committee president, Georgios Chrysostomou, noted that three additional athlete spots were secured following a request to the organizers. The government is investing approximately 100,000 euros in this participation, supplemented by a 27,000 euro grant from the Commonwealth Sport Team Preparation programme. The delegation aims to showcase Cypriot athletic potential among more than 3,000 athletes from 74 participating nations.