Panhellenic Juniors Tennis Championship in Larissa – Press conference in the Region of Thessaly

In Larissa beats the heart of the Panhellenic Juniors Tennis Championship which started on April 23rd and will last until May 2nd. The games, in which approximately 1080 athletes participate, are under the auspices of the Ministry of Education, Religion and Sports: General Secretariat of Sports, of the Region of Thessaly, with the support of the Municipalities of Larisa and Kilelere and the Hotel Association of the Prefecture of Larissa.

In the hall of the Regional Council of Thessaly, a press conference was given today by the organizers.

Spyros Zanias- Vice-President of the International Olympic Academy

The Vice-President of the International Olympic Academy Mr. Spyros Zanias praised the initiative for organizing the championship in the region of Thessaly and warmly thanked the Regional Governor Mr. Dimitris Kouretas and the Mayors of Larissa Mr. Thanasis Mamako and Mr. Kileler. Mr. Thanasis Nasiakopoulos.

Dimitris Stamatiadis – President of the Tennis Federation

“The heart of Greek tennis beats in Larissa” said for his part the President of the Tennis Federation, Mr. Dimitris Stamatiadis, who referred to the quality infrastructure available in the region and which guarantee the holding of a successful Panhellenic Championship.

Sotiris Souloukos – Thematic Deputy Regional Governor for Sports

On behalf of the Regional Governor of Thessaly, Mr. Dimitris Kouretas, who was unable to attend due to commitments, the Thematic Deputy Regional Governor for Sports, Mr. Sotiris Souloukos, welcomed all the representatives of the Federation, and the athletes, while inviting the people of Thessaly to attend the great event that will at the same time help the extroversion of the region.

Thanasis Mamakos – Mayor of Larissa

Larissa is a city with a great sporting tradition, and rightly so, it is in the first choices of the State and the Federations for major sporting events and competitions. emphasized the Mayor of Larisa, Mr. Thanasis Mamakos, and especially thanked EFOA for this initiative.

Our duty, he added, is to keep alive this relationship between the city and sports, and he called on everyone to support the efforts of the athletes.

Achilleas Hatzoulis – Deputy Mayor of Killeler

On behalf of Mayor Killeler, Deputy Mayor Mr. Achilleas Hatzoulis pointed out, among other things, that Tennis is now a sport for all children from all social classes, making special reference to the local team of Nice.

In the program of the matches was mentioned in detail the Director of Games of the Panhellenic championship Mr. Dimitris Kaffes.

Also present were the treasurer of EFOA, Mr. Costas Giakoumis, the Commissioner of Competitions, Mr. Yiannis Athanailidis, Mr. Iordanis Sgouros, member of the Board of Directors and Technical Director of EFOA, as well as representatives of the organizing Associations.