National Sports Council holds inaugural session in Cyprus

The newly established National Sports Council of Cyprus held its inaugural session on Friday, October 2, 2026, at the offices of the Cyprus Sports Organization (KOA). Chaired by Kalli Chatziiosif, the meeting brought together all members of the council to begin the collaborative process of shaping the future of the nation's sports policy.

The council consists of twelve members, including Dr. Elena Papakosta, Dr. Christina Ioannou, Dr. Charalambos Tsorpatsoudis, Dr. Petros Agathangelou, Panikos Evripidou, Anna Poiriazi, Andreas Mouzouridis, Dr. Fotis Stefani, and Olympic athletes Pavlos Kontides and Giorgos Achilleos. Representatives from the KOA and the advisor to the President of the Republic for sports affairs, Kostas Papakostas, were also present to offer institutional support.

The primary objective of the council is to develop a comprehensive proposal for the Cabinet of Ministers, focusing on the potential creation of a Ministry of Sports and the establishment of a Scientific Institute for Sports. The council plans to continue its work by gathering innovative proposals across the entire sports spectrum to provide actionable recommendations for the government.