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Protecting and Promoting Welfare in Cypriot Sport: The Gap Between Institutional Ambition and Practical Implementation

Published December 31, 2025, 18:13
Protecting and Promoting Welfare in Cypriot Sport: The Gap Between Institutional Ambition and Practical Implementation

The article examines the state of protection and welfare in Cypriot sport, highlighting the gap between institutional ambitions and practical implementation. Despite the adoption of legislative frameworks and participation in European projects, Cyprus lags behind in creating a systematic and sustainable culture of protection. The centralized model of sports governance and limited administrative capacity are significant obstacles. The author proposes the establishment of a National Center for Ethics and Welfare in Sport as a permanent mechanism for education, monitoring and support, in order to bridge the gap between goals and outcomes and ensure the safety and well-being of athletes.