The Cypriot delegation returned with six medals from the 2026 Special Olympics European Kayak Games, held in Crete from October 29 to November 1, 2026. The delegation won two gold, one silver and three bronze medals.
According to a press release by the Cyprus Special Olympics Federation, the Cypriot delegation is returning to Cyprus on Monday, having achieved significant sporting successes and made its historic debut in kayaking.
‘Cyprus’ participation in the event marks a milestone,’ the press release said, as it was the country’s first-ever representation in kayaking at the Special Olympics.
The Cyprus Special Olympics Federation took part in the event with three athletes, two Unified Partners, one coach and the head of delegation.
The Cypriot athletes competed in the single and double kayak events, winning a total of five bronze, one gold and one silver medal.
Specifically, in the singles event, George Christodoulou won the gold medal, Marina Dimitriou claimed bronze and Christoforos Kosmas took silver.
In the doubles event, Marina Dimitriou and Kleio Loizou won bronze, George Christodoulou and Sotiris Vasileiou also claimed bronze, while Christoforos Kosmas and Christoforos Constantinides won gold.