Cyprus Olympic Committee
The Cyprus Olympic Committee (COC) (Greek: Κυπριακή Ολυμπιακή Επιτροπή) is National Olympic Committee representing the Republic of Cyprus. It is responsible for promoting the Olympic ideals on the island and for ensuring that Cyprus is represented with athletes at the Olympic Games and other multi-sport events.
| Country/Region | Cyprus |
|---|---|
| Code | CYP |
| Created | 1974 |
| Recognized | 1978 |
| Continental Association | EOC |
| Headquarters | Olympic House, Strovolos, Nicosia, Cyprus |
| President | George Chrysostomou |
| Secretary General | Andreas Georgiou |
| Website | www.olympic.org.cy |
Members of the committee are 31 sports federations, which elect the Executive Council composed of the president and twelve members.
The COC organized twice the Games of the Small States of Europe, in 1989 and in 2009.
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