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Lefkosia (Nicosia). A city for all sports
Lefkosia Tourism Company mum For more information tel:22889600, www.cypruslefkosia.com ross e of e in r- pitz, ONGOING EXPERIENCE on), ONGOING EXPERIENCE Lefkosia Tourism Company With the support of the Cyprus Tourism Organisation
porary Lefkosia Public Swimming Pool
The Lefkosia Public Swimming Pool meets Olympic standards at 21 x 50m with eight lanes and a separate heated diving pool (21 x 23m) with concrete diving platforms for 1, 3, 6, 8 and 10 ypria - metres. The pool has been used for training by the Greece and Cyprus national teams, in addition to hosting international events such as the Balkan Games.
a football Particular attention is paid to the hygiene and cleanliness of the pool’s water. It is checked a minimum of three times per day by the Lefkosia Health Services Department. The pool is staffed by three UEFA as a lifeguards and four security guards who ensure that the correct ry. It offers clothing and hygiene regulations are implemented at all times. tre, locker ning in all hletes who Lefkosia Multipurpose Indoor Hall Eleftheria (Freedom) Indoor Hall prus and is The Hall opened in March 2005 and is located in the area of Makarios ck events, The Eleftheria Indoor Hall is an up to date sports facility adjacent to the Stadium. It was designed and constructed in accordance with the ofAthletics Makarios Stadium and the Leukotheo Stadium in Engkomi. It is the home strictest international sporting guidelines. It is the most comprehensive ck events. ground of the Cyprus National Basketball team and is the largest indoor training facility for team and individual sports in Lefkosia and includes a sports arena on the island. hall for rhythmic and display gymnastics, a multipurpose sports hall with three training units suited to basketball, handball and volleyball. ts and was The Hall is used primarily for basketball matches but it can also of the 2004 accommodate: badminton, gymnastics, karate, taekwondo, volleyball, It also houses a table tennis hall with all necessary facilities to host squash, judo and ping pong events. It has hosted several important games at an international level as well as additional badminton training basketball meets and other athletic competitions, such as the Saporta units. European Cup Final in 1997 between Real Madrid and Verona and the FIBA All Star Game in 2005. The Hall is the permanent venue for the annual There is also an indoor track field with a 150m running lane and full Cyprus Basketball Cup Finals. administrative and healthcare facilities that support the Lefkosia Sports Research Centre. Olympic Shooting Range
The Olympic Shooting Range was constructed in 1989 in the Apalos area of Latsia. It belongs to the Lefkosia Shooting Organization and is considered one of the best shooting ranges in Europe. Its facilities meet the demands of the strictest guidelines and it is due to this fact that the Range has hosted several international and European events, such as Shooting World Cup events in 1994, 1997, 1999 and 2001, in addition to the 2000 Final. It has also hosted European Championship events in 1998, 2004 and 2008 as well as World Championships in 1995, 2003 and 2007. It consists of four Olympic – quality skit and four trap fields. It also has eight fields dedicated to the popular ‘Sporting’ event. The Olympic Shooting Range houses 10m air-riffle target facilities with 18 spaces.
Cycling
Lefkosia T Cyprus is a cyclist’s paradise. It offers many mountain-biking thrills on a variety of routes, while optimum For more weather conditions make cycling a year round sport.
There are many cycling clubs in Lefkosia that organize events (both competitive and recreational) across the island. The Cyprus Cycling Federation offers information on related activities that take place. One of the best-known events is the ‘Lefkosia Sunshine Cup’, which includes the highly popular Afxentia route in the Machaira Forest. Many famous cycling personalities have been known to attend, such as Sabine Spitz, (the German Beijing 2008 champion), Roel Paulissen, (the Belgian mountain bike marathon champion), Frederik Kessiakof (the Swedish 2007 Maribor champion) and many others.
Some of Lefkosia’s most contemporary Due to its optimum weather conditions and modern infrastructure system, Cyprus is an ideal sports facilities include: location for sports activities throughout the year. GSP (Gymnastikos Syllogos ta Pagkypria - More specifically, the city of Lefkosia offers a wide range of contemporary, fully equipped Pancyprian Sports Club) sports facilities that will satisfy even the most demanding professional or amateur sportsperson. Several international events have taken place in Lefkosia’s facilities, and The GSP stadium consists of two main sporting units: a football stadium and a track and field area. teams across all sports fields have chosen the city for their training purposes. The football field opened in 1999 and has been graded by UEFA as a Category 3 facility, the highest possible score in its category. It offers a modern, fully equipped weights room and medical centre, locker rooms for teams and athletes, training fields, air-conditioning in all common areas in addition to many other facilities for athletes who require a fully comprehensive training facility.
The track and field stadium is the only one of its kind in Cyprus and is built specifically for classical sports. Fully equipped for track events, it has been classified by the International Association ofAthletics Federation (IAAF) as suitable (Class 1) for international track events. The synthetic track (‘tartan’) was refurbished in May 2007.
The stadium often hosts international track and field events and was used by several athletic teams as a training centre ahead of the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens. Olympic Shooting Range
The Olympic Shooting Range was constructed in 1989 in the Apalos area of Latsia. It belongs to the Lefkosia Shooting Organization and is considered one of the best shooting ranges in Europe. Its facilities meet the demands of the strictest guidelines and it is due to this fact that the Range has hosted several international and European events, such as Shooting World Cup events in 1994, 1997, 1999 and 2001, in addition to the 2000 Final. It has also hosted European Championship events in 1998, 2004 and 2008 as well as World Championships in 1995, 2003 and 2007. It consists of four Olympic – quality skit and four trap fields. It also has eight fields dedicated to the popular ‘Sporting’ event. The Olympic Shooting Range houses 10m air-riffle target facilities with 18 spaces.
Cycling
Lefkosia T Cyprus is a cyclist’s paradise. It offers many mountain-biking thrills on a variety of routes, while optimum For more weather conditions make cycling a year round sport.
There are many cycling clubs in Lefkosia that organize events (both competitive and recreational) across the island. The Cyprus Cycling Federation offers information on related activities that take place. One of the best-known events is the ‘Lefkosia Sunshine Cup’, which includes the highly popular Afxentia route in the Machaira Forest. Many famous cycling personalities have been known to attend, such as Sabine Spitz, (the German Beijing 2008 champion), Roel Paulissen, (the Belgian mountain bike marathon champion), Frederik Kessiakof (the Swedish 2007 Maribor champion) and many others.
Some of Lefkosia’s most contemporary Due to its optimum weather conditions and modern infrastructure system, Cyprus is an ideal sports facilities include: location for sports activities throughout the year. GSP (Gymnastikos Syllogos ta Pagkypria - More specifically, the city of Lefkosia offers a wide range of contemporary, fully equipped Pancyprian Sports Club) sports facilities that will satisfy even the most demanding professional or amateur sportsperson. Several international events have taken place in Lefkosia’s facilities, and The GSP stadium consists of two main sporting units: a football stadium and a track and field area. teams across all sports fields have chosen the city for their training purposes. The football field opened in 1999 and has been graded by UEFA as a Category 3 facility, the highest possible score in its category. It offers a modern, fully equipped weights room and medical centre, locker rooms for teams and athletes, training fields, air-conditioning in all common areas in addition to many other facilities for athletes who require a fully comprehensive training facility.
The track and field stadium is the only one of its kind in Cyprus and is built specifically for classical sports. Fully equipped for track events, it has been classified by the International Association ofAthletics Federation (IAAF) as suitable (Class 1) for international track events. The synthetic track (‘tartan’) was refurbished in May 2007.
The stadium often hosts international track and field events and was used by several athletic teams as a training centre ahead of the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens. www.cypruslefkosia.com cyprus
Lefkosia (Nicosia). A city for all sports
Lefkosia Tourism Company mum For more information tel:22889600, www.cypruslefkosia.com ross e of e in r- pitz, ONGOING EXPERIENCE on), ONGOING EXPERIENCE Lefkosia Tourism Company With the support of the Cyprus Tourism Organisation
porary Lefkosia Public Swimming Pool
The Lefkosia Public Swimming Pool meets Olympic standards at 21 x 50m with eight lanes and a separate heated diving pool (21 x 23m) with concrete diving platforms for 1, 3, 6, 8 and 10 ypria - metres. The pool has been used for training by the Greece and Cyprus national teams, in addition to hosting international events such as the Balkan Games.
a football Particular attention is paid to the hygiene and cleanliness of the pool’s water. It is checked a minimum of three times per day by the Lefkosia Health Services Department. The pool is staffed by three UEFA as a lifeguards and four security guards who ensure that the correct ry. It offers clothing and hygiene regulations are implemented at all times. tre, locker ning in all hletes who Lefkosia Multipurpose Indoor Hall Eleftheria (Freedom) Indoor Hall prus and is The Hall opened in March 2005 and is located in the area of Makarios ck events, The Eleftheria Indoor Hall is an up to date sports facility adjacent to the Stadium. It was designed and constructed in accordance with the ofAthletics Makarios Stadium and the Leukotheo Stadium in Engkomi. It is the home strictest international sporting guidelines. It is the most comprehensive ck events. ground of the Cyprus National Basketball team and is the largest indoor training facility for team and individual sports in Lefkosia and includes a sports arena on the island. hall for rhythmic and display gymnastics, a multipurpose sports hall with three training units suited to basketball, handball and volleyball. ts and was The Hall is used primarily for basketball matches but it can also of the 2004 accommodate: badminton, gymnastics, karate, taekwondo, volleyball, It also houses a table tennis hall with all necessary facilities to host squash, judo and ping pong events. It has hosted several important games at an international level as well as additional badminton training basketball meets and other athletic competitions, such as the Saporta units. European Cup Final in 1997 between Real Madrid and Verona and the FIBA All Star Game in 2005. The Hall is the permanent venue for the annual There is also an indoor track field with a 150m running lane and full Cyprus Basketball Cup Finals. administrative and healthcare facilities that support the Lefkosia Sports Research Centre. www.cypruslefkosia.com cyprus
Lefkosia (Nicosia). A city for all sports
Lefkosia Tourism Company mum For more information tel:22889600, www.cypruslefkosia.com ross e of e in r- pitz, ONGOING EXPERIENCE on), ONGOING EXPERIENCE Lefkosia Tourism Company With the support of the Cyprus Tourism Organisation
porary Lefkosia Public Swimming Pool
The Lefkosia Public Swimming Pool meets Olympic standards at 21 x 50m with eight lanes and a separate heated diving pool (21 x 23m) with concrete diving platforms for 1, 3, 6, 8 and 10 ypria - metres. The pool has been used for training by the Greece and Cyprus national teams, in addition to hosting international events such as the Balkan Games.
a football Particular attention is paid to the hygiene and cleanliness of the pool’s water. It is checked a minimum of three times per day by the Lefkosia Health Services Department. The pool is staffed by three UEFA as a lifeguards and four security guards who ensure that the correct ry. It offers clothing and hygiene regulations are implemented at all times. tre, locker ning in all hletes who Lefkosia Multipurpose Indoor Hall Eleftheria (Freedom) Indoor Hall prus and is The Hall opened in March 2005 and is located in the area of Makarios ck events, The Eleftheria Indoor Hall is an up to date sports facility adjacent to the Stadium. It was designed and constructed in accordance with the ofAthletics Makarios Stadium and the Leukotheo Stadium in Engkomi. It is the home strictest international sporting guidelines. It is the most comprehensive ck events. ground of the Cyprus National Basketball team and is the largest indoor training facility for team and individual sports in Lefkosia and includes a sports arena on the island. hall for rhythmic and display gymnastics, a multipurpose sports hall with three training units suited to basketball, handball and volleyball. ts and was The Hall is used primarily for basketball matches but it can also of the 2004 accommodate: badminton, gymnastics, karate, taekwondo, volleyball, It also houses a table tennis hall with all necessary facilities to host squash, judo and ping pong events. It has hosted several important games at an international level as well as additional badminton training basketball meets and other athletic competitions, such as the Saporta units. European Cup Final in 1997 between Real Madrid and Verona and the FIBA All Star Game in 2005. The Hall is the permanent venue for the annual There is also an indoor track field with a 150m running lane and full Cyprus Basketball Cup Finals. administrative and healthcare facilities that support the Lefkosia Sports Research Centre. Olympic Shooting Range
The Olympic Shooting Range was constructed in 1989 in the Apalos area of Latsia. It belongs to the Lefkosia Shooting Organization and is considered one of the best shooting ranges in Europe. Its facilities meet the demands of the strictest guidelines and it is due to this fact that the Range has hosted several international and European events, such as Shooting World Cup events in 1994, 1997, 1999 and 2001, in addition to the 2000 Final. It has also hosted European Championship events in 1998, 2004 and 2008 as well as World Championships in 1995, 2003 and 2007. It consists of four Olympic – quality skit and four trap fields. It also has eight fields dedicated to the popular ‘Sporting’ event. The Olympic Shooting Range houses 10m air-riffle target facilities with 18 spaces.
Cycling
Lefkosia T Cyprus is a cyclist’s paradise. It offers many mountain-biking thrills on a variety of routes, while optimum For more weather conditions make cycling a year round sport.
There are many cycling clubs in Lefkosia that organize events (both competitive and recreational) across the island. The Cyprus Cycling Federation offers information on related activities that take place. One of the best-known events is the ‘Lefkosia Sunshine Cup’, which includes the highly popular Afxentia route in the Machaira Forest. Many famous cycling personalities have been known to attend, such as Sabine Spitz, (the German Beijing 2008 champion), Roel Paulissen, (the Belgian mountain bike marathon champion), Frederik Kessiakof (the Swedish 2007 Maribor champion) and many others.
Some of Lefkosia’s most contemporary Due to its optimum weather conditions and modern infrastructure system, Cyprus is an ideal sports facilities include: location for sports activities throughout the year. GSP (Gymnastikos Syllogos ta Pagkypria - More specifically, the city of Lefkosia offers a wide range of contemporary, fully equipped Pancyprian Sports Club) sports facilities that will satisfy even the most demanding professional or amateur sportsperson. Several international events have taken place in Lefkosia’s facilities, and The GSP stadium consists of two main sporting units: a football stadium and a track and field area. teams across all sports fields have chosen the city for their training purposes. The football field opened in 1999 and has been graded by UEFA as a Category 3 facility, the highest possible score in its category. It offers a modern, fully equipped weights room and medical centre, locker rooms for teams and athletes, training fields, air-conditioning in all common areas in addition to many other facilities for athletes who require a fully comprehensive training facility.
The track and field stadium is the only one of its kind in Cyprus and is built specifically for classical sports. Fully equipped for track events, it has been classified by the International Association ofAthletics Federation (IAAF) as suitable (Class 1) for international track events. The synthetic track (‘tartan’) was refurbished in May 2007.
The stadium often hosts international track and field events and was used by several athletic teams as a training centre ahead of the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens. Olympic Shooting Range
The Olympic Shooting Range was constructed in 1989 in the Apalos area of Latsia. It belongs to the Lefkosia Shooting Organization and is considered one of the best shooting ranges in Europe. Its facilities meet the demands of the strictest guidelines and it is due to this fact that the Range has hosted several international and European events, such as Shooting World Cup events in 1994, 1997, 1999 and 2001, in addition to the 2000 Final. It has also hosted European Championship events in 1998, 2004 and 2008 as well as World Championships in 1995, 2003 and 2007. It consists of four Olympic – quality skit and four trap fields. It also has eight fields dedicated to the popular ‘Sporting’ event. The Olympic Shooting Range houses 10m air-riffle target facilities with 18 spaces.
Cycling
Lefkosia T Cyprus is a cyclist’s paradise. It offers many mountain-biking thrills on a variety of routes, while optimum For more weather conditions make cycling a year round sport.
There are many cycling clubs in Lefkosia that organize events (both competitive and recreational) across the island. The Cyprus Cycling Federation offers information on related activities that take place. One of the best-known events is the ‘Lefkosia Sunshine Cup’, which includes the highly popular Afxentia route in the Machaira Forest. Many famous cycling personalities have been known to attend, such as Sabine Spitz, (the German Beijing 2008 champion), Roel Paulissen, (the Belgian mountain bike marathon champion), Frederik Kessiakof (the Swedish 2007 Maribor champion) and many others.
Some of Lefkosia’s most contemporary Due to its optimum weather conditions and modern infrastructure system, Cyprus is an ideal sports facilities include: location for sports activities throughout the year. GSP (Gymnastikos Syllogos ta Pagkypria - More specifically, the city of Lefkosia offers a wide range of contemporary, fully equipped Pancyprian Sports Club) sports facilities that will satisfy even the most demanding professional or amateur sportsperson. Several international events have taken place in Lefkosia’s facilities, and The GSP stadium consists of two main sporting units: a football stadium and a track and field area. teams across all sports fields have chosen the city for their training purposes. The football field opened in 1999 and has been graded by UEFA as a Category 3 facility, the highest possible score in its category. It offers a modern, fully equipped weights room and medical centre, locker rooms for teams and athletes, training fields, air-conditioning in all common areas in addition to many other facilities for athletes who require a fully comprehensive training facility.
The track and field stadium is the only one of its kind in Cyprus and is built specifically for classical sports. Fully equipped for track events, it has been classified by the International Association ofAthletics Federation (IAAF) as suitable (Class 1) for international track events. The synthetic track (‘tartan’) was refurbished in May 2007.
The stadium often hosts international track and field events and was used by several athletic teams as a training centre ahead of the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens. www.cypruslefkosia.com cyprus
Lefkosia (Nicosia). A city for all sports
Lefkosia Tourism Company mum For more information tel:22889600, www.cypruslefkosia.com ross e of e in r- pitz, ONGOING EXPERIENCE on), ONGOING EXPERIENCE Lefkosia Tourism Company With the support of the Cyprus Tourism Organisation
porary Lefkosia Public Swimming Pool
The Lefkosia Public Swimming Pool meets Olympic standards at 21 x 50m with eight lanes and a separate heated diving pool (21 x 23m) with concrete diving platforms for 1, 3, 6, 8 and 10 ypria - metres. The pool has been used for training by the Greece and Cyprus national teams, in addition to hosting international events such as the Balkan Games.
a football Particular attention is paid to the hygiene and cleanliness of the pool’s water. It is checked a minimum of three times per day by the Lefkosia Health Services Department. The pool is staffed by three UEFA as a lifeguards and four security guards who ensure that the correct ry. It offers clothing and hygiene regulations are implemented at all times. tre, locker ning in all hletes who Lefkosia Multipurpose Indoor Hall Eleftheria (Freedom) Indoor Hall prus and is The Hall opened in March 2005 and is located in the area of Makarios ck events, The Eleftheria Indoor Hall is an up to date sports facility adjacent to the Stadium. It was designed and constructed in accordance with the ofAthletics Makarios Stadium and the Leukotheo Stadium in Engkomi. It is the home strictest international sporting guidelines. It is the most comprehensive ck events. ground of the Cyprus National Basketball team and is the largest indoor training facility for team and individual sports in Lefkosia and includes a sports arena on the island. hall for rhythmic and display gymnastics, a multipurpose sports hall with three training units suited to basketball, handball and volleyball. ts and was The Hall is used primarily for basketball matches but it can also of the 2004 accommodate: badminton, gymnastics, karate, taekwondo, volleyball, It also houses a table tennis hall with all necessary facilities to host squash, judo and ping pong events. It has hosted several important games at an international level as well as additional badminton training basketball meets and other athletic competitions, such as the Saporta units. European Cup Final in 1997 between Real Madrid and Verona and the FIBA All Star Game in 2005. The Hall is the permanent venue for the annual There is also an indoor track field with a 150m running lane and full Cyprus Basketball Cup Finals. administrative and healthcare facilities that support the Lefkosia Sports Research Centre.