Sport in Cyprus Sport in Cyprus Cyprus, due to its population and size, has modest international sporting achievements. Most sports are governed by associations under the umbrella of the Cyprus Sport Organisation (). Football is the most popular spectator and participation sport on the island. Football was introduced to Cyprus early in the 20th century by the British. As football became established, the clubs were united in agreeing that an official body was needed to regulate the sport. In September 1934, the Cyprus Football Association (CFA) was formed and matches were soon being played on an official basis. The association became a FIFA
Minister of Sport and Persons with Disabilities Minister of Sport and Persons with Disabilities The Minister of Sport and Persons with Disabilities (previously the Minister of State (Sport)) is a Government of Canada cabinet minister responsible for Sport Canada, who reports to the Minister of Canadian Heritage. The current minister is Kirsty Duncan. The specific name of the ministerial designation has changed many times since the position was introduced in 1961. The title "Secretary of State (Sport)" was introduced in January 2007, when Guergis was appointed to the position. The title was changed again during Lunn's term to "Minister of State (Sport)". In 2015, the title was