Cyprus Sailing Federation honors athletes and announces increased state funding

On April 29, 2026, the Cyprus Sailing Federation held its annual awards ceremony to recognize top sailors, including Pavlos Kontides and Marilena Makri. During the event, Kalli Chatziiosif, Vice President of the Cyprus Sports Organization (KOA), represented President Nikos Christodoulides. The organization announced a significant increase in state funding for the federation for the year 2026. Furthermore, the KOA confirmed that it had purchased new vessels for the federation using 2025 budget allocations. Pavlos Kontides, a two-time Olympic silver medalist, was specifically honored for his contributions to Cypriot sports. Authorities also noted that a dock in his hometown will be named in his honor. While the federation emphasized the achievements of its top sailors, the event primarily served to confirm the financial support framework between the government and the sport.