Stefanos Kouratzis
Photography
The Untamed
The project "The Untamed," is a tribute to the remarkable mental and intellectual strength, as well as the determination of Cypriot athletes with disabilities.
They fill us with pride and tears of joy for the boundaries they surpass with each breath. Their aim is not just victory but the relentless effort, illuminating the path we often overlook.
Through the exhibition, viewers are invited to explore the inner strength and human perseverance of our athletes, including the few, unfortunately, female athletes who break barriers and transform challenges into opportunities for growth, surpassing whatever hindered them and pushing boundaries to reach the top.
Their competitive efforts, dedication to sport, and the unparalleled sense of accomplishment they derive from every movement and exertion serve as shining examples for all of us to emulate.
Constantinos Michaelides, Para Swimming, category S9. This category is for swimmers with coordination affected at a low level in the arms and legs, high degree of weakness in one leg, or the absence of limbs.
Andreas Charalambous, Para Powerlifting, 72Kg Category. There is one sport class in Para Powerlifting and athletes have highly affected movement in the legs, short stature, or the loss of limbs and the competition is divided by gender and in weight categories.
Maria Manakou, Para Powerlifting, 80Kg Category. There is one sport class in Para Powerlifting and athletes have highly affected movement in the legs, short stature, or the loss of limbs and the competition is divided by gender and in weight categories.
George Achilleos, Paradance, Class 2, men’s single, with his coach, Antonis Antoniou. Athletes competing in Combi Standard Class 2 have limited impairment in their upper body.
Pambos Charalambous, Wheelchair Basketball. In Wheelchair Basketball, men and women with spinal cord injuries, amputations, cerebral palsy, or other mobility impairments compete.
Pantelis Kailis, Table tennis, category Class 9. This class is for athletes with a mild impairment that affects the legs or playing arm.
Odysseas Georgiades, Para-Badminton, Category SL3. This category is for athletes with significant difficulty in movement and balance and they compete upright on half of the badminton court.
Marios Philippou, Para Swimming, category S14. In this category compete swimmers with intellectual impairment.
Constantinos Michaelides, Para Swimming, category S9. This category is for swimmers with coordination affected at a low level in the arms and legs, high degree of weakness in one leg, or the absence of limbs.
Marios Stylianou, Para trap shooting, category PT3. In this category, athletes with disabilities compete, standing with upper limb impairments.