The Award Ceremony for the Winter League team that represented Cyprus at the 17th World Veterans Championship in Switzerland last summer took place this morning at the offices of the Cyprus Sports Organisation (CSO/KOA).
The Ceremony was attended by the President of the CSO, Mr. Yiannis Ioannou, Members of the Board of the Winter League, friends of amateur basketball, as well as the members of the delegation that participated in the World Championship in Switzerland.
In his address, the President of the CSO warmly congratulated the members of the Winter League delegation for the excellent representation of our country, praised the work developed by the Winter Basketball League, and expressed the state’s full support for both national and international events.
Mr. Ioannou also mentioned that the CSO will practically support the organization of the 12th Panhellenic Veterans Championship, which will be held next spring in Cyprus, and expressed the state’s willingness for further reinforcement of amateur basketball on our island.
Speeches at the event were also delivered by the President of the Winter League Board, Dimitris Varzakakos, the coach of our team that took part in the 17th World Championship, Kostas Englezos, and the Head of the Women’s League, Marcia Trillidou.
During the event, a related video was also screened, featuring excerpts from our team’s participation in this international tournament on the courts of Switzerland.
We especially thank the President of the CSO for all the support, as well as all those who honored us with their presence.
