National Sports Council holds its 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). The meeting was chaired by Kalli Chatziiosif, who welcomed the members and emphasized the support of the President of the Republic for the council's work. Prior to the proceedings, institutional support was expressed by KOA President Giannis Ioannou, General Manager Dr. Vasos Koutsiountas, and the Presidential Advisor for Sports, Kostas Papakostas.

The council consists of a diverse group of experts and athletes, including Dr. Elena Papakosta, Dr. Christina Ioannou, Dr. Charalambos Tsorpatsoudis, Dr. Petros Agathangelou, Panikos Evripidou, Anna Poiriazi, Andreas Mouzouridis, Dr. Fotis Stefani, and Olympians Pavlos Kontides and Georgios Achilleos. All members were present at this first session.

The primary objective of the council is to develop comprehensive proposals to be submitted to the Council of Ministers. Specifically, the council aims to advocate for the creation of a Deputy Ministry of Sports and the establishment of a Scientific Institute of Sports. Chair Kalli Chatziiosif has invited members to contribute innovative ideas that will cover all aspects of the country's sports sector as the board begins its work.