Allegations of Obstacles in Parasports and the KEPE Response
February 3, 2025
Parasports athlete Marios Koutsoullis alleges bullying and obstacles from the Cyprus National Paralympic Committee (KEPE) in his sports journey. He mentioned challenges like lacking a coach and being urged to participate in competitions without regard for his health. The KEPE countered that the bullying claims are false and stated they offered him support. This situation raises serious questions about the support provided to athletes with disabilities in programs like the Paralympic Games.