Death of Georgios Doritis, official of the Cyprus Volleyball Federation

Georgios Doritis, a long-serving official of the Cyprus Volleyball Federation (KOPE), passed away on October 27, 2026, following a four-month battle with illness. His death was officially confirmed by the federation and the Cyprus Olympic Committee, who both paid tribute to his character and his dedicated contributions to the sport.

Doritis served the Cyprus Volleyball Federation for 17 years, where he was recognized as a central figure in the organization. The Cyprus Olympic Committee, through President Georgios Chrysostomou, expressed condolences to the leadership of the federation, including President Kostas Konstantinou, and to Doritis's family. Colleagues remembered him for his humor, kindness, and commitment to the development of volleyball on the island.

While some initial reports from Greek media referenced his involvement with the Hellenic Volleyball Federation, regional sources clarified that his primary legacy and 17-year tenure were dedicated to the Cyprus Volleyball Federation. The sports community across Cyprus continues to express mourning for the loss of a figure whose work spanned over a decade.