Crete:Nicosia The Cypriot delegation has returned with an impressive haul of six medals from the 2026 Special Olympics European Kayak Games, held in Crete between October 29 and November 1, 2026. This remarkable achievement includes two gold, one silver, and three bronze medals.

According to Cyprus News Agency, the Cyprus Special Olympics Federation announced that the delegation is set to return to Cyprus on Monday, celebrating significant sporting accomplishments and marking a historic debut in kayaking at the Special Olympics.

The event was particularly noteworthy as it marked Cyprus' first-ever participation in kayaking at the Special Olympics. The Cyprus Special Olympics Federation participated with a team comprising three athletes, two Unified Partners, one coach, and the head of delegation.

In the single kayak events, George Christodoulou emerged victorious with a gold medal, Marina Dimitriou secured a bronze, and Christoforos Kosmas earned a silver. The doubles events saw Marina Dimitriou and Kleio Loizou, as well as George Christodoulou and Sotiris Vasileiou, winning bronze medals. Meanwhile, Christoforos Kosmas and Christoforos Constantinides clinched a gold medal in their doubles event.