Iconic Enosis Neon Paralimni coach Theodoros Kolokoudias passes away

Theodoros Kolokoudias, a legendary figure and long-time coach of the Cypriot football club Enosis Neon Paralimni (ENP), passed away at the age of 88. His death was announced by the club on August 12, 2026, marking a moment of deep mourning for the sports community in Paralimni.

Born in 1938, Kolokoudias was a multi-faceted athlete who achieved success as a Pan-Cyprian champion in the 100-meter sprint and the decathlon before dedicating over three decades of his life to football. He served the ENP club faithfully for more than 30 years, working his way from the youth academies to the senior team. He is widely recognized as one of the most significant and successful coaches in the team's 81-year history, having been instrumental in many of the club's major historical achievements.

The funeral for Theodoros Kolokoudias is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at 5:00 PM at the Church of Agios Georgios in Paralimni, where family, friends, and the football community are set to bid him a final farewell.