Mediterranean Games: Cyprus secures Padel quarter-final spot
Sergis Kyratzis and Maria Siopacha defeated Turkey 2-0 to qualify for the quarter-finals of Padel at the "Taranto 26" Mediterranean Games.
The Cypriot mission at the 20th Mediterranean Games "Taranto 26" celebrated a significant achievement in Padel. The duo of Sergis Kyratzis and Maria Siopacha secured a spot in the quarter-finals, maintaining Cyprus' positive momentum in the tournament.
Victory over Turkey
Competing in the Mixed doubles event, the Cypriot athletes faced the pairing from Turkey. Kyratzis and Siopacha displayed consistent performance throughout the match, securing a 2-0 set victory. The win was achieved with scores of 6-4 and 6-2, reflecting their dominance on the court.
Advancement to the Final Eight
With this result, the Cypriot team has officially entered the top eight of the Mediterranean Games. Advancing to the quarter-finals brings the duo closer to medal contention, strengthening Team Cyprus' overall presence in the games held in Taranto.
Support from the Cyprus Olympic Committee
The match was attended by the President of the Cyprus Olympic Committee (KOE), Mr. Georgios Chrysostomou. Following the conclusion of the contest, Mr. Chrysostomou congratulated the entire team for their success and offered his best wishes for the upcoming rounds of the competition.