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Georgiou wins silver in parallel bars at Commonwealth Games (photos)

In-Cyprus · 2026-07-28

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• What happened: Marios Georgiou won a silver medal in the parallel bars final at the 23rd Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, scoring 13.800, marking Cyprus's fourth medal of the Games. • Why it matters: This achievement highlights Georgiou's status as a top gymnast, adding to his impressive career tally of eight Commonwealth Games medals, and contributes to Cyprus's overall success in the competition. • What to watch next: Attention will be on the remaining events of the Commonwealth Games as Cyprus aims to increase its medal count, particularly in gymnastics and other sports.

Sports cyprusScotlanduk Georgiou wins silver in parallel bars at Commonwealth Games (photos) Georgiou Wins Silver In Parallel Bars At Commonwealth Games Relevant News Georgiou wins silver in parallel bars at Commonwealth Games (photos) 28 July 2026 Met Office issues new yellow heat warning for Wednesday 28 July 2026 SHSO investigates complaint over 4-year-old’s hospital treatment 28 July 2026 Newsroom 28 July 2026 FacebookXWhatsAppEmailPrintViber Marios Georgiou won silver in the parallel bars final at the 23rd Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, scoring 13.800 and claiming Cyprus’s fourth medal of the Games and its second from gymnastics. It is the eighth Commonwealth Games medal of the veteran Cypriot gymnast’s career, confirming once again his standing among the sport’s elite. He previously won two golds and five bronzes. Cyprus’s medal tally began with Iosif Kesidis’s silver in the hammer throw, followed by a further medal on Monday evening. Today, the baton passed to gymnastics, with Neofytos Kyriakou winning bronze in the vault and Marios Georgiou continuing the Cypriot team’s strong showing with silver in the parallel bars. Cyprus now has four medals at the Games, with gymnastics playing a decisive role in the delegation’s success so far. Subscribe to our Newsletter Latest News Met Office issues new yellow heat warning for Wednesday SHSO investigates complaint over 4-year-old’s hospital treatment Overnight pharmacies on Tuesday, July 28 EU passenger rights explained: flights, trains, buses and ferries Kyriakou wins bronze in vault at Commonwealth Games Bronze Age Erimi-Pitharka dig reveals expanded ancient complex (photos) Customs stop four Britons trying to leave Paphos with 2,507 tobacco packets Follow en.philenews on Google News and be the first to know all the news about Cyprus and the world.

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