Cypriot athletes secure medals at the 23rd Commonwealth Games in Glasgow

The 23rd Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, which began on July 23, 2026, have seen notable successes for the Cypriot delegation. Hammer thrower Iosif Kesidis secured the country's first medal of the games, winning silver with a throw of 76.97 meters. Shortly after, hurdler Milan Trajkovic achieved his career-first Commonwealth medal by taking bronze in the 110m hurdles with a time of 13.32 seconds. These achievements follow a series of competitive efforts across various disciplines, including swimming, where Maria Erokhina made history as the first Cypriot swimmer to reach semi-finals in multiple events, and gymnastics, where Marios Georgiou and Sokratis Pilakouris narrowly missed podium finishes in several final events, finishing fourth or fifth.

While some athletes like Filippos Iakovides and other swimmers were eliminated in preliminary rounds, the overall performance of the Cypriot team has been significant. Athletes continue to compete in upcoming track and field events and finals, with the team aiming to improve its standing. The competition remains ongoing, with further medal opportunities anticipated in the remaining days of the games.