Savvas Evangelou
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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Cypriot |
| Born | 4 February 2004 Nicosia, Cyprus |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Shooting |
| Event(s) | 10m Air Pistol |
Savvas Evangelou (born 4 February 2004) is a Cypriot sport shooter who competes in the 10 metre air pistol discipline. He became the first Cypriot male shooter to win a medal in the men's individual air pistol event at the Games of the Small States of Europe, earning a bronze medal at the 2023 GSSE in Malta.[1] He was also the youngest athlete competing in the event. Evangelou has represented Cyprus internationally at ISSF junior competitions and is a multiple national champion.
Early life and background
Evangelou was born in Nicosia, Cyprus. He attended the Athletic Gymnasium of Engomi and later continued his studies at Kykkos B Lyceum in Nicosia. He began training in shooting at a young age and progressed through local shooting clubs and national development programmes. Early in his career, he broke the Cypriot national record in the Air Pistol 40 event in the boys' category, marking him as one of the most promising young shooters in the country.
Shooting career
National competitions
Evangelou has won multiple titles at the Cypriot National Shooting Championships in the 10m air pistol discipline, establishing himself as one of the country's leading young pistol athletes.[2]
International career
ISSF Junior Events
Evangelou represented Cyprus at ISSF junior competitions in Osijek, Croatia, in 2021. His results included:
- 10m Air Pistol Mixed Team Junior – Score: 543 (Osijek, 2021)
- 10m Air Pistol Men Junior – Score: 542 (Osijek, 2021)
These performances marked his early entry into international shooting and contributed to his recognition within the Cypriot shooting community.
2023 Games of the Small States of Europe
At the 2023 Games of the Small States of Europe (GSSE), Evangelou achieved a historic milestone for Cyprus by winning the bronze medal in the men's 10m air pistol individual event.[3] He was the youngest competitor in the discipline and the first Cypriot male shooter to secure a medal in this category at the GSSE.[4]
He also competed in the men's team air pistol event, contributing to Cyprus’s overall performance in shooting at the Games.
Recognition
Evangelou has been honoured by local shooting organisations for his achievements, including ceremonies held by the Shooting Organization of Ammochostos and the Shooting Organization of Nicosia.[5]
Personal life
Evangelou was born and raised in Nicosia and continues to train and compete for Cyprus in air pistol shooting.
References
- ↑ "Τρία μετάλλια στον σταθερό στόχο στους ΑΜΚΕ" (in Ελληνικά). Cyprus News Agency. Retrieved 2026-01-27.
- ↑ "Ετήσια βράβευση και κοπή βασιλόπιτας της Σκοπευτικής Οργάνωσης Λευκωσίας" (in Ελληνικά). Action in Sports. Retrieved 2026-01-27.
- ↑ "Τρία μετάλλια στον σταθερό στόχο στους ΑΜΚΕ" (in Ελληνικά). Cyprus News Agency. Retrieved 2026-01-27.
- ↑ "Για την επιτυχία του στο αεροβόλο πιστόλι 10m μιλά ο Σ. Ευαγγέλου" (in Ελληνικά). Cyprus News Agency. Retrieved 2026-01-27.
- ↑ "Η Σκοπευτική Οργάνωση Αμμοχώστου τίμησε αθλητές του σταθερού στόχου" (in Ελληνικά). Action in Sports. Retrieved 2026-01-27.
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