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Cyprus National Team: Leivaditis's moving message upon his departure
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Cyprus National Team: Leivaditis's moving message upon his departure

From Ta Nea · () Greek

Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

News Named sources Outcome reported
  • Christoforos Leivaditis announced his departure as the head coach of the Cyprus men's national basketball team after nearly five years.
  • He cited the completion of a significant and proud chapter in his coaching career.
  • Leivaditis expressed gratitude to the federation, his team AEK, the players, staff, and fans for their support.

Christoforos Leivaditis has announced his decision to step down as the head coach of the Cyprus men's national basketball team, concluding a tenure of nearly five years.

ONE PROUD CYCLE IS COMPLETED. I announce my decision to step down from the position of Federal Coach of the Cyprus Men's National Team, after almost five years of service.

— Christoforos LeivaditisAnnouncing his resignation as head coach.

In a heartfelt statement, Leivaditis described the period as a "great and proud cycle" coming to a close. He emphasized that serving the national emblem, highlighted by the historic participation in the EuroBasket, was the highest honor and the culmination of his coaching journey. The five years were filled with challenges and valuable memories, which he served with responsibility, professionalism, and complete dedication.

To serve the national emblem, culminating in the historic milestone of participation in the EuroBasket, has been the highest honor and the culmination of my coaching career to date.

— Christoforos LeivaditisReflecting on his achievements with the national team.

Leivaditis extended his sincere thanks to the President, Andreas Moutsourides, and the board members of the Cyprus Basketball Federation (KOK) for their trust and excellent cooperation. He also acknowledged his club, AEK, for supporting his national team duties over the past three years despite objective difficulties. Gratitude was also expressed to the national team players and staff for their dedication and sacrifices, proving the national team is paramount.

I depart full of pride, giving the opportunity for a new chapter in the National Team's journey, and remaining forever its ardent supporter.

— Christoforos LeivaditisExpressing pride and continued support for the team.

He specifically thanked the Cypriot fans for embracing the national team with unprecedented love and warmth. Leivaditis departs with pride, creating an opportunity for a new chapter in the national team's journey, and vows to remain its ardent supporter. "Thank you from the bottom of my heart," he concluded.

Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

— Christoforos LeivaditisConcluding his statement.
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Originally published by Ta Nea in Greek. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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