Chmelka Signs Vasiliades for 2027-28 Season

LINCOLN, Neb. — Nebraska men's gymnastics head coach Chuck Chmelka announced the signing of Stylianos Vasiliades, who will join the Huskers for the 2027-28 season.

A native of Nicosia, Cyprus, Vasiliades specializes in still rings. He graduated from the English School in 2026 and trains under head coach Panayiotis Aristotelous.

“We are so excited and honored to have an outstanding Still Rings athlete from the country of Cyprus attend and compete for our university,” Chmelka said. "Our highest priority during the recruitment process has been on the apparatus of still rings, and we signed a good one! He will bring not only a great ring score to our team but an international flavor to our team.”

Vasiliades brings international competition experience and several individual honors to Nebraska. He earned the Best Teenager Gymnastics Award in 2024 and an Award of Excellence in 2025.

At the 2024 World U18 Gymnasiade, Vasiliades earned a second-place finish on still rings. He continued his success in 2025, claiming the Pancyprian national all-around title along with first-place finishes on still rings, parallel bars and high bar.

“I chose Nebraska because it has a very friendly but also competitive environment,” Vasiliades said. “It carries a prestigious reputation built on many years of hard work and grit. There is an amazing and supportive team of coaches.”