Cyprus at the 1998 Winter Olympics
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| Cyprus at the 1998 Winter Olympics | |
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.svg) The flag of Cyprus | |
| IOC code | CYP |
| NOC | Cyprus Olympic Committee |
| Website | www |
| in Nagano | |
| Competitors | 1 (man) in 1 sport |
| Flag bearer | Andreas Vasili |
| Medals |
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| Winter Olympics appearances (overview) | |
Cyprus sent a delegation to compete at the 1998 Winter Olympics in Nagano, Japan from 7–22 February 1998. This was Cyprus' sixth appearance at a Winter Olympics. Their delegation to Nagano consisted of a single alpine skier, Andreas Vasili. In the men's slalom competition on the penultimate day of the games, he failed to finish his first run and was eliminated.
The Cyprus Olympic Committee was first recognized by the International Olympic Committee in 1978,[1] and the nation has participated in every Summer Olympics and Winter Olympic Games since their debut in 1980.[2] The Nagano Olympics were therefore their sixth appearance at a Winter Olympics.[2] Cyprus has won only one medal in Olympic competition, in sailing at the 2012 Summer Olympics.[2] The 1998 Winter Olympics were held from 7–22 February 1998; a total of 2,176 athletes represented 72 National Olympic Committees.[3] The Cypriot delegation to Nagano consisted of one alpine skier, Andreas Vasili.[4] He was the flag bearer for the opening ceremony.[2]