Cyprus has become the second Associate Member National Association (AMNA) of FISTF, after the Board agreed to their request.
The Associate Membership category was introduced into the FISTF Statutes following strong support from members at the 2024 Congress, with the 2025–26 Official Handbook outlining the detailed framework. An AMNA must have at least five licensed players and no clubs — the same baseline requirement as an MNA-P — but with key differences. Associate Members pay a €50 annual membership fee, receive a half-vote at Annual General Meetings and other official ballots, and are eligible to host a broader range of FISTF-sanctioned tournaments.
Tne Cyprus Subbuteo Association more than meets the requirements, with 65 registered players and three clubs: Spartans Larnaca, Famagusta, and Nicosia Strikers.
FISTF looks forward to continue working with Paul Andreas, George Zangylos and Dimitris Parperis to further develop the game in Cyprus.