BIO

Pavlos Kontides is the only Cypriot Olympic medalist, winning a Silver in Sailing (Laser Class) at both the recent Paris 2024 and at the London 2012 Olympic Games.

He is a back-to-back World Champion in both the Men’s category (2017, 2018) and the Youth category (2007, 2008), as well as a two-time European Champion (2018, 2022). In 2018, he was named the Rolex World Sailor of the Year. He has also won over ten major medals in World and European Championships, as well as World Cup events. In Cyprus, he has been repeatedly honored as Athlete of the Year and recognized as Man of the Year.

He is considered one of the best sailors of his generation worldwide, and he uses his experiences and successes to inspire the new generation of Cyprus and to help young athletes in his country.

In addition to his remarkable sports career, Kontides is also a renowned motivational speaker. Through his Sporting Responsibility Program, he actively supports talented Cypriot athletes in their efforts to qualify for the Olympic Games.