More Than a Club

A Legacy Since 1953

Our Story

From Football Roots to Basketball Excellence

APOP BC was originally founded in September 1953 as the Athletic Football Club of Paphos (A.P.O.P.). What began as a local football club soon grew into a cultural symbol for the Paphos community.

In May 2001, the club evolved into the “Athletic Cultural Club of Paphos” (still A.P.O.P.) — a non-profit organization committed to promoting sports and cultural activities in the region.

In 2003, APOP launched its basketball division, beginning a new chapter in its storied history. Today, APOP BC proudly operates a men’s professional team, basketball academies for youth aged 6–18, and one of the only four wheelchair basketball teams in Cyprus.

Our Emblem, Our Colors, Our Pride

The APOP emblem features a shield with six blue and five white vertical stripes — colors that represent purity, trust, and unity.

At the top of the shield is the club’s name, A.P.O.P., and at the bottom, its founding year: 1953. These elements reflect our enduring legacy and commitment to growth through sport and culture.

Executive Committee

Meet the Executive Team

Giannis Xristodoulou

President

Nikos

Vice President

Marios Psomas

Member

Aggelos Varnavidis

Member

Charalambos Isaias

Marketing Manager

Anita Taliotou

Member
The Coaching Team

Mentors Who Build Character and Champions

Ioannis Raptis

Head Coach — Men’s Team & U16 Boys

Tziovana Chartoupallou

U14 Girls Head Coach

Dimitris Stavrou

Academy Coach

Constantinos Ioannides

Head Coach of the Wheelchair Basketball Team & U14 Boys
Our Journey

Milestones That Shaped APOP BC

1953
Founding Year
Birth of APOP
The club is founded in Paphos as the Athletic Football Club of Paphos (A.P.O.P.), focusing on football and community sport.
2000
Strategic Merger
Formation of AEP Paphos

APOP's football team merges with Evagoras Paphos, forming AEP — which later evolves into today’s Pafos FC.

2001
New Direction
Cultural & Athletic Evolution
APOP transforms into the Athletic Cultural Club of Paphos, expanding beyond football to cultural and athletic development.
2003
Basketball Begins
Launch of APOP BC
The club officially establishes its basketball division, starting with youth academies and a men’s senior team.
Today
Growth & Inclusion
Modern APOP BC
The club now operates elite youth academies, a top-division men’s team, a competitive and fast-rising women’s team, and one of the only wheelchair basketball teams in Cyprus — continuing its mission to unite sport, inclusion, and community.
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