Coach Antonis Giannoulakis reports removal of Milan Trajkovic from Tsirio Stadium pitch

On November 11, 2026, coach Antonis Giannoulakis publicly criticized the management of the Tsirio Stadium in Limassol, Cyprus, following an incident involving elite hurdler Milan Trajkovic. Giannoulakis reported that stadium staff requested Trajkovic to leave the pitch during a training session.

The staff justified the removal by claiming that the athlete's presence on the grass could cause damage, rendering the field unsuitable for upcoming football matches. In a social media post, Giannoulakis expressed his deep frustration and indignation, calling the treatment unacceptable for a high-level athlete who frequently trains under difficult conditions. He argued that the club and stadium management have failed to provide adequate support to top-tier Cypriot athletes.

This incident highlights ongoing tensions regarding the shared use of stadium facilities between different athletic disciplines. While the coach described the event as a point of humiliation and reached his limit regarding training frustrations, there have been no further official statements from the GSO stadium administration regarding future access policies or potential apologies following the public outcry.