LEMESIA in Limassol. Poles at the start, plastic cups along the route.

Chrysanthos Chrysanthou won the 10km race, and Andreas Prodromou was fastest in the 5km race at the 28th International Marios Agathangelou Run in Limassol. On Sunday, October 11, adults and children competed on the Molos Promenade. According to the editorial team, several dozen Poles also participated.

Among them were Katarzyna and Ronon Jamrosz, who completed the five-kilometer course. However, the sporting celebration at LEMESIA also had a less pleasant side. Competitors were given water in plastic cups, and some runners threw them directly onto the streets and lawns. It's hard to ignore such a scene on the seaside promenade.

Chrysanthos Chrysanthou fastest 10 km

The winner of the longest distance was Chrysanthos Chrysanthouwho covered 10 km in time 34:20,87Second place went to Egor Stukov with the result 36:51,34, and the podium was closed Vitalii Gordeev, reaching the time 38:54,70.

The fastest woman was Svitlana Korobkinawho finished the race in time 42:04,50This result also gave her eighth place in the overall standings.

A 10-kilometer run kicked off the morning competition. According to the program, the start was scheduled for 8:45 AM.

Andreas Prodromou won the 5 km

In the 5 km distance he was the first at the finish line Andreas Prodromouwho got the time 16:33,86The next places were taken by Xaralambos Agathaggelou with the result 17:10,24 and Charalambos Ioannouwho completed the route in 17:52,87.

Among women she won Zozan Haraki over time 19:18,24, taking seventh place in the overall standings.

Individual participants and representatives of companies and organizations took part in the five-kilometer route. The start was scheduled for 8:55 a.m. Timing was conducted for both main distances.

Katarzyna and Ronon Jamrosz on the road again

Ronon Jamrosz finished the 5 km race in time 28:55,38, occupying 107th place in the overall standingsHe started with number 5087.

Catherine Jamrosz, with number 5086, obtained the result 30:31,16 and took 142nd place open.

Katarzyna and Ronon Jamrosz regularly take part in running competitions in Cyprus. Their previous successes include second places in their age groups at the Livadia race in May 2023. Sunday's start in Limassol was just one of many for them on the island.

The children also had their own run

The program also included a one-kilometer run for children under 15, scheduled for 10:00 a.m. Participation was free but required prior registration.

The organizers provided prizes for the best girls and boys in the U10, U12, U14, and U16 categories. Participants received T-shirts and bib numbers upon registration, and commemorative medals at the finish line.

The atmosphere of the event is also shown in a recording provided by the organizers.

Water for runners, plastic on the street and lawns

Providing water to players is necessary. However, the choice of plastic cups and the way they are handled raise concerns. As CyprNews observed during the run, some participants, after drinking water, threw their cups onto the street and nearby lawns instead of into the bins.

The responsibility for disposing of waste rests with the individual who disposed of it. Organizers are responsible for selecting the containers and developing a waste collection system that will be effective during the competition.

This isn't about expecting runners to search for trash far from the course. It's about easily accessible and clearly marked cup drop-off areas at water stations, and efficient waste collection.

Our video shows the run and the cups left behind during the competition.

Coastal cities are cutting back on plastic. What about sporting events?

In Cyprus, reducing single-use plastics is the subject of concrete actions. Paralimni–Deryneia is working with the Cyprus Sustainable Tourism Initiative to reduce their consumption in municipal facilities. A plastic-free beach project was also developed in Ayios Tychonas, in the Limassol region.

It is even more worth asking: Couldn't paper cups or a reusable solution have been used during the seaside run?

Simply replacing plastic with paper won't solve the garbage disposal problem. Choosing the right container should be coupled with thoughtful waste management. A cup left on the lawn is still trash, regardless of the material.

LEMESIA gives residents the opportunity to participate in sports together, and children can participate in their first competitions. It's important that the next edition be remembered for the care taken over the venue. The Molos Promenade deserves more than just a place to dispose of used cups.

Sources: Arrow Live Results, LEMESIA organizers, Cypr24, CSTI, Cyprus Environment Foundation, CyprNews own information.