Sports notices and news from Cyprus.
Thousands of runners from 85 countries will gathering in Larnaca on Sunday morning for the Radisson Hotels marathon, which this year is featuring a renewed route. According to the organisers, the event is divided into categories, with the full 42km marathon, the 21km half marathon, 10km and 5km road
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The World Masters Sambo Championships, scheduled to take place in Limassol next week, could be cancelled or relocated amid a dispute over the use of Russian and Belarusian flags and national anthems. The competition, scheduled for November 20 and 21, is expected to attract around 500 athletes, inclu
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The EuroLeague basketball clash between Maccabi Tel Aviv and Hapoel Tel Aviv held in Limassol on Thursday night passed without incident, police said on Friday, confirming that extensive security arrangements were successful. “The measures worked exactly as planned. There were no problems,” police sp
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Jessica Pegula saved a match point en route to a gritty 7-6(2) 4-6 7-5 win over Linda Noskova on Thursday to advance out of her round-robin group at the WTA Finals and send fellow American Coco Gauff packing from the season-ending championships. Pegula had a career-high 16 aces while Wimbledon champ
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World number three Mirra Andreeva booked her place in the semi-finals of the WTA Finals with a 6-4 6-0 win over Aryna Sabalenka on Wednesday, while Elina Svitolina battled back to beat Karolina Muchova and keep her hopes alive. Andreeva, the 19-year-old French Open champion, won her second straight
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Thursday’s EuroLeague clash between Maccabi Tel Aviv and Hapoel Tel Aviv is taking place at 9.05pm at the Spyros Kyprianou arena in Limassol, under heightened security measures, including the presence of hundreds of police officers and strict checks at stadium entrances. Maccabi Tel Aviv is set to p
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An estimated 1,500 Israeli basketball fans are expected to travel to Limassol for Thursday’s EuroLeague clash between Maccabi Tel Aviv and Hapoel Tel Aviv. According to Israeli media reports, the majority of those travelling to Cyprus are Maccabi supporters, while Hapoel has reportedly secured 150 t
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Tiger Woods is increasing his workload as he works toward another competitive comeback, though Tuesday he stopped short of saying he will play in next month’s Hero World Challenge. “I’m feeling better, no doubt about that,” Woods told SiriusXM PGA Tour Radio. “I’ve been training quite a bit.” Woods,
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The Radisson Hotels Larnaca Marathon Registration Centre is preparing to welcome thousands of runners and visitors, marking the official start of the city’s major sporting festival ahead of the races on Sunday, November 15, 2026. The Registration Centre will be housed at the Larnaca Municipality’s M
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Lionel Messi returned to the FIFPRO Men’s World 11 for a record-extending 18th selection on Monday, but Ballon d’Or winner Harry Kane was a surprise omission from the team chosen by professional players from 73 countries. Messi, who announced his international retirement in August after helping Arge
4d ago · Read at Cyprus Mail →