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Cypriot Discus Thrower Marina Hadjicosta Nominated for European Women’s Rising Star of the Year
WHY IT MATTERS
The nomination gives Hadjicosta a chance to elevate her profile on the European stage and signals Cyprus’s rising talent in track and field, potentially inspiring future athletes in the country.
What happened
Cypriot discus thrower Marina Hadjicosta, 17, has been shortlisted for the 2026 European Women’s Rising Star of the Year award, announced by the European Athletics Federation. The nomination places her among the continent’s most promising young athletes.
Voting will run until September 28, with the public, member federations, media and a European Athletics committee each contributing 25 % of the final decision. The top three nominees in each category will be revealed on October 1, and the winners will be crowned at the Golden Tracks Awards in Lausanne on October 24.
Hadjicosta’s inclusion highlights Cyprus’s growing presence in European athletics and offers her a platform to compete for a prestigious continental title.
PRIMARY SOURCES
Marina Hadjicosta nominated for European Young Athlete of the Year
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