The Athletics department at AUB Mediterraneo is all about helping you stay active, healthy, and connected throughout your university journey.
Whether you’re a competitive athlete, eager to try a new sport, or simply looking to stay active and have fun, there’s something for everyone at AUB. We believe every student should have the opportunity to participate, regardless of experience or ability.
Our diverse sports, fitness, and recreational programs—including football, basketball, volleyball, futsal, padel, tennis, table tennis, swimming, yoga, boxing, taekwondo, dance, and martial arts, among many others—are designed to suit a wide range of interests, skill levels, and goals.
More than just physical activity, sports are an essential part of the AUB experience. They promote physical and mental well-being, help reduce stress, build confidence, foster lifelong friendships, and encourage personal growth. Through sport, we strive to cultivate healthy habits that last a lifetime while strengthening school spirit and promoting values such as teamwork, leadership, resilience, and respect. As a core part of AUB’s mission and educational philosophy, athletics contributes to developing well-rounded individuals who thrive both inside and outside the classroom.
At the same time, we are proud to represent AUB Mediterraneo in competitions across Cyprus, the region, and internationally, showcasing the University’s excellence both on and off the field.
Vision
Our vision for the coming years is to establish a strong and dynamic presence in university sports leagues across a wide range of disciplines within team sports such as football, volleyball, basketball, futsal and individual sports such as martial arts, tennis, padel, track and field, marathons. We aim to compete in events within Cyprus, regionally and internationally. Through these initiatives, we seek to provide our students with valuable competitive exposure, cultural exchange opportunities, and memorable experiences that enrich their university life.
AUB Mediterraneo Sports Facilities Project
The project concerns the development of new Sports Facilities within a plot located a few minutes’ walking distance from the Campus and the new Dormitories, aiming to create a coherent and modern athletic environment for the University. The proposal includes a two-storey sports building accommodating reception and administrative functions, changing rooms and lockers, sanitary facilities, support and plant rooms, as well as a gymnasium located on the first floor. The wider masterplan incorporates a range of outdoor sports amenities, including tennis and padel courts, basketball/volleyball courts, and handball and mini-football facilities. It also provides circulation routes, spectator areas, accessible parking spaces, and carefully designed outdoor gathering and exercise zones. Particular attention has been given to integrating the development into the existing site conditions, including landscape features, access arrangements, and existing infrastructure constraints. Overall, the project aims to establish a high-quality, functional, and visually unified sports campus that supports student life, promotes wellness, and reinforces the broader institutional identity of AUB Mediterraneo.
Partnerships and Collaborations
Currently, we have established agreements and collaborations with various sports clubs and organizations that provide training opportunities for our students. These programs are led by professional coaches with strong reputations and high-level expertise, ensuring that students receive quality guidance to develop and enhance their skills. Moreover, these partnerships create pathways for talented students to progress to higher levels of competition. When a student demonstrates strong potential, our partners are committed to supporting them in taking the next step toward more advanced stages in their athletic journey.
We are proud to collaborate with a diverse network of sports clubs and organizations that support the development and performance of our students:
- Pafos FC
- Pafiakos Volleyball Club
- Atlantas Basketball Academy
- Dinamico Personal Training
- GSK Korivos Track and Field
- Makris Athletes Development
- Dinamico Runners Club
- Hwa rang Taekwondo
- Paphos Tennis Club
- Evagoras Pallikarides water polo
- Centra Studio dance
These partnerships play a key role in providing high-quality training, professional coaching, and opportunities for our students to grow, compete, and excel in their respective sports.
Student Testimonials
Below we provide a few testimonials directly from our students about their experiences participating in sports, using our facilities, and taking advantage of our programs and exclusive offers. Their stories highlight the benefits, fun, and growth that come from being part of our active community.
Football Males
Being part of the first cohort, I’m extremely proud to have helped build our varsity football team from the very beginning. We started as a small group, playing weekly just to gain experience, and in just two years, we grew into a competitive team. Finishing 3rd in the national tournament and qualifying for the Socca Champions League in Rethymno, Crete was a huge milestone for us. It was an incredible experience where we learned a lot and competed against strong teams. As captain, I’m proud of how far we’ve come and excited for what’s ahead.
Football ladies:
During my time in Pafos, Cyprus, I have had the pleasure of training and playing with Pafos FC’s U18 ladies team during the 2024-2025 season. During that year, I have learned a lot about the world of professional football which added to my previous experience as a professional footballer. As I left the U18 team, I took all that I have learned throughout my career and helped build AUB Mediterraneo’s first female football team. Now, we are officially training under the supervision of a professional coach, and we are working hard and staying motivated in order to be able to compete with other teams next season. The training sessions have been going smoothly and we are looking forward to the next step!
Basketball:
Team Practice with the Atlantas staff and all the other athletes with me in AUB Mediterraneo has been a great experience, it allows to work together build chemistry and meet new people. The coaches have put so much effort in helping us develop our skills and game IQ. Basketball practice has been really fun, competitive, and challenging, competing with our peers. It also allowed us to really appreciate the game, since it is being played in the right way. Personally, I have been super happy with the addition of team practices like this because it brings the competitive and athletic spirit that is missing in this Univeristy, and i really hope more people join and soon we become involved in more tournaments and games.
Volleyball:
Our sports department provided us with coaches from Pafiakos, the top volleyball team in the country. They’ve been extremely helpful with organizing not just the training sessions themselves, but also transportation to and back from the court. During training, the coach makes sure to accommodate students of all levels, getting beginners into the sport and helping experienced players reach their full potential. The sessions are not just helpful, but also lots of fun and I’m constantly looking forward to the next one.
Taekwondo:
First of all, I must thank the university’s sports department for offering Taekwondo. The sessions not only teach you practical skills, but also instill a variety of moral lessons. Coach Marinos, the coach of the Cypriot national team, makes sure that his lessons do not merely improve you in terms of “Taekwondo”, but also educate and change your mindset towards the importance of hard work, resilience, and perseverance. Thanks once again to Mr. Christos for opening such opportunities, and I sincerely hope that more lessons will be programmed during the week
Track and field:
We train with professional athletes and dedicated coaches who really put in the effort to help us improve. They even ask us which areas of track and field we’re most interested in and build our training around that, creating a schedule that fits both our needs and our university timetable. We train at the Paphos stadium, where we’ve had the chance to meet Cypriot athletes who have been incredibly supportive, helping us with the basics and welcoming us into the community. The coaches brought back my passion for track and field and made sure we truly enjoy our time. Another great thing is that there is a designated coach for each area of track and field you want to focus on, which makes the whole experience even more personalized and effective.
Marathon / Running Team
Currently, I am participating in the football and the running club.
We enrolled in a football tournament that includes teams from all around Cyprus after which, we had the opportunity to advance to play in a tournament in Greece. I enjoy andalsoparticipate in amazing tournaments such as the Paphos Marathon where many students participated in all categories of the race. As someone who is very passionate about running, I was able to finish my first full marathon. I am excited for what’s next to come! ss and success and I am excited for what’s next to come!
