Sport in Cyprus

As football became established, the clubs were united in agreeing that an official body was needed to regulate the sport.

In September 1934, the Cyprus Football Association (CFA) was formed and matches were soon being played on an official basis.

APOEL FC made history in 2012 by being the first Cypriot team to reach the quarter-finals of Champions League.

Tennis in Cyprus has recently received more attention mainly due to Marcos Baghdatis' success in the ATP rankings.

In this sport, in Cyprus, there are 4 different teams, Larnaca Spartans, Limassol Crusaders, Nicosia Titans and Paphos Tigers.

Pavlos Kontides, competing in the men's Laser class sailing event, won the country's first-ever Olympic medal in 2012.

The event is run by the Cyprus Automobile Association[1] and is based in the city of Limassol (Lemesos).

The sport of Skiing first appeared on Cyprus sometime around 1934, when a group of people created the first "Mountaineering Club" of the island.

Unfortunately though, the ensuing World War II meant that the development of skiing was delayed for several years.

Ever since, Cyprus has been actively participating in the various regional competitions, as well as the World Championships and the Olympics.

Today many hundreds of Cypriots and perhaps as many foreigners enjoy the wonderful sport of skiing every winter on the beautiful slopes of Mt Olympus.