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cover-FINAL:Layout 1 11/13/09 12:18 PM Page 1 CYPRUS OLYMPIC COMMITTEE CYPRUS OLYMPIC COMMITTEE 1974-2009 1974 2009 CYPRUS OLYMPIC COMMITTEE 35years Cyprus Olympic Committee Publication: Cyprus Olympic Committee © copyright: Cyprus Olympic Committee 21 AMFIPOLEOS ST., P.O.BOX 23931 1687 NICOSIA – CYPRUS TEL.: +357 22 449880 FAX: +357 22 449890 E-mail: [email protected] Publication Supervisor: Loukis Terezopoulos - Member of the Ephoria of the Cyprus National Olympic Academy English translation: John Leonidou Photos: Olympic Committee Archive & Pambos Savvides Art Design: Theopress Ltd Printing: Theopress Ltd Cover photo: The runner, who was the inspiration behind the 18-cent stamp, was the symbol that was circulated on 10.4.1989 during the III Games of the Small States of Europe which was organised by the Cyprus Olympic Committee The Cyprus Olympic Committee Address of the President of COC Hon Prof. Ouranios Ioannides 35 years since the establishment of the Small States of Europe which took take place COC (10/6/74-10/6/2009) between 17 to the 20 May, 1989. 30 years since the admission of the COC This year, and thirty five years after its establishment, into the IOC (10/4/79-10/4/2009) the COC is now gearing up to celebrate the anniversary events in memory of the wonderful, 22 years since the first summit of the magnificent and true events which took place in the 5 National Olympic Academy of Cyprus spring of 1974, 1979, 1987, 1989 and 2002. (NOAC) (22/5/87) The anniversary celebrations of the COC - which are 20 years since the organisation of the III set to cover a vast range of Olympic activities such as games of the Small States of Europe Olympism-Sports and Education-Olympic Education (17-20/5/89) and Culture – will span exactly two months. 7 years since the introduction of Olympic From the 10/4/79, the day it was accepted into the education (08/3/2002) IOC 30 years ago, to the 10/6/09 which marks the anniversary of the COC’s establishment 35 years to the day, a final ceremony will take place with the he Cyprus Olympic Committee (COC) was handing out of awards, and other memorabilia, for established thirty five years ago, on the 10 excellence, valour and honour. TJune, 1974 and became a full member of The anniversary activities and events will be centred the International Olympic Committee (IOC) thirty around the XIII Games of the Small States of years ago on the 10 April 1979. Europe which will be held in our nation from the 1 to Twenty two years ago, and more precisely on the the 6 June, 2009 - twenty years after the III Games 30 March 1987, the National Olympic Academy of of the Small States of Europe which we organised Cyprus was established and organised its first here on the island back in 1989, thus celebrating summit between the 22 - 23 May, 1987. Seven the anniversary occasion in the best possible way. years ago on the 7 March, 2002 and with the We owe these anniversary events which is why we cooperation of the Ministry of Education and dedicate them to those who walked and ran the Culture, Olympic Education was introduced into thirty-five year path, and to those who, with their the school curriculum. personal sacrifices and struggles, paved the way Twenty years ago, the COC undertook the for the creation of the COC; to those who set up organisation in Cyprus for the III Games of the Local Cyprus Committees to the corresponding 35 Years, 1974-2009 sports associations in Greece and to those who, 4. The presentation of today’s publication for decades, were organising sports on our island edition entitled ‘35 years of the COC’ through the various sports clubs in a bid to keep 5. The exposition of photographs and souvenirs the tradition of sports alive. of Cyprus athletics We owe these anniversary events and we dedicate 6. The dinner and presentation of the sponsors them to the four groups of people who were made of the COC and the XIII Games of the Small up sports and laid down the foundations for sports States of Europe because, as we know, great events such as those 7. The handing out of the ethical award for we are celebrating today, do not happen by excellence, valour and honour chance but are created and organised by people with belief, targets and vision. 8. The Presentation of the postage stamp issue for the XIII Games of the Small States of We owe and dedicate these anniversary events Europe first to the athletes who have the leading roles in 9. The anniversary Summit of the National these performances and to fair play, Then to the Olympic Academy of Cyprus sports fans who support the efforts of the athletes, 6 to the sports writers who promote and propagate 10. The Anniversary celebrations for the the efforts and success of the athletes and finally, introduction of Olympic Education into the to the guardians and the sponsors who organise, curriculum of schools in Cyprus administer, promote and provide economic, 11. The presentation of the collection of watches technical, ethical and material support to sports. (25 + 25), to mark the XIII Games of the Small It is to those who excelled in these four groups, to States, which will be handed to bidders. the top performers of each category, to those who 12. The presentation of the memorabilia for the are worthy to be presented as shining examples XIII and III Games of the Small States of that the Cyprus Olympic Committee will present Europe these awards of excellence, valour and honour. 13. The awards of honourary distinctions to our Before ending this address, I would like to present friends from abroad for their support and to you what’s in store for the upcoming anniversary contribution to sports in Cyprus events: 14. The presentation of the XIII Games of the 1. The unveiling and inauguration of the statue Small States of Europe magazine edition “Olympic Spirit” which depicts the Goddess 15. An art show and dance performances Athena holding an olive branch which carries the Olympic Rings on the one hand and a Wishing you all many sports greetings, dove, the symbol of Olympic armistice and peace, on the other. 2. The presentation of the perfume used by the ancient games athletes as they were found in the hieroglyphic writings in Erimi 3. The inauguration of the Sports – Olympic Hon. Prof. Ouranios Ioannides Museum President COC The Cyprus Olympic Committee CYPRUS OLYMPIC COMMITTEE EXECUTIVE COUNCIL Ouranios Ioannides President Demetris Lordos Vice President Charalambos Lottas General Secretary Damianos Hadjidamianou Treasurer Andreas Vasiliou Member Pavlos Fotiades Member Georgios Chrysostomou Member Panicos Prokopiou Member Kostas Matsoukaris Member Nakis Michaelides Member 7 Sotos Trikomites Member Lenia Antoniadou Member Panayiotis Trisokkas Member Olga Piperidou COC Services Coordinator CYPRUS OLYMPIC ACADEMY BOARD 2008 Sofocles Charalambides President Zacharias Kyriakou Dean Kostas Christodoulakis Member Andreas Georgiades Member Litsa Iakovidou Member Georgios Kathitziotis Member Loukis Terezopoulos Member Kostas Panayides Member 35 Years, 1974-2009 8 «As in the daytime there is no star in the sky warmer and brighter than the sun, likewise there is no competition greater than the Olympic Games» (Pindar, Greek lyric poet, 5th cent. BC) The Cyprus Olympic Committee 9 The Kourion Stadium dates back to the Antonine Emperors (A.D. 138-180). It was destroyed by an earthquake in the second half of the 4th century A.D. Its internal dimensions are 217m. in length and 17m. in width. There were 7 rows of seats and the stadium had a capacity of 6,000 spectators. The ancient city of Kourion was founded by Achaean colonists from Argos in the Peloponesse (13th and 12th centuries B.C.) 35 Years, 1974-2009 10 The ancient gymnasium of Salamis. The Cyprus Olympic Committee Introduction his English Magazine edition aims to enlighten the visiting sports officials, Tcoaches, athletes and sports teams in general who will be coming to Cyprus, on the work of the Cyprus Olympic Committee as well as its 35- CYPRUS OLYMPIC COMMITTEE year history in sports and the Olympics. The Cyprus Olympic Committee, which was established on 10 June, 1974 and became a full member of the International Olympic Committee on 10 April, 1979, has some important work ahead. 11 Not even two months had past since the Cyprus Olympic Committee was established when tragedy hit our homeland. The Turkish invasion of the island ultimately had a negative impact on all sectors of the Cyprus Republic’s infrastructure. 1974 2009 Amidst harsh times, the Cyprus Olympic Committee attempted to regroup and it succeeded, resulting in a 35-year effort which has seen positive strides for Cypriot sport. In 1989, they successfully hosted the Games of the Small States of Europe with officials of the International Committee and the history of the island’s sports Olympic Committee showering the organisers of dating back from ancient times to the present day. the Cyprus Olympic Committee with praise. Although brief, this edition still emphasises the aim This magazine edition aims at presenting its reader which is to highlight the work and important with the opportunity to learn some basic things landmarks of the Cyprus Olympic Committee’s 35- about Cyprus, the work of the Cyprus Olympic year history and sports on the island. 35 Years, 1974-2009 12 An old and a modern map of Cyprus The Cyprus Olympic Committee Republic of Cyprus From 1960 to the present day yprus, according to mythology, is the Because of its strategic position and natural wealth, birthplace of Aphrodite, the goddess of love Cyprus became the pawn of various powers that Cand beauty.