Students perform national anthem in sign language at Cyprus-Armenia football match

During the football match between the national teams of Cyprus and Armenia held at the GSP Stadium, a notable event took place involving two deaf students, Gavriella Timotheou and Ariana Floureskou. The students performed the national anthem of Cyprus using the Cyprus Sign Language. This initiative was organized by the Cyprus Football Association (CFA) in collaboration with the George Markou School for the Deaf to promote inclusivity, accessibility, and equal rights for the deaf community.

The performance received widespread public and official recognition, including praise from the Government Spokesperson, Konstantinos Letymbiotis, who highlighted the act as a powerful message regarding the right to expression and social inclusion. The students were prepared for this appearance under the guidance of Cyprus Sign Language interpreter Thekla Eleftheriou. Following the positive reception, it was announced that the students would continue to participate in upcoming related events at the stadium alongside their interpreter, reinforcing the commitment to making accessibility an inherent right rather than a symbolic gesture.