G.S. Iraklis Thessaloniki Explained
| G.S. Iraklis Thessaloniki |
| Full Name: | Gymnasticos Syllogos Thessalonikis "Iraklis"
(Thessaloniki Gymnastics Club "Heracles") |
| Founded: | 1899, as Omilos Filomouson
29 November 1908 as Macedonikos Gymnasticos Syllogos |
| Colours: | Blue, White |
| Website: | https://iraklis.club |
| President: | Efraim Kyrizidis |
Gymnasticos Syllogos Thessalonikis "Iraklis" (Greek, Modern (1453-);: Γυμναστικός Σύλλογος Θεσσαλονίκης «ο Ηρακλής», English: Thessaloniki Gymnastics Club "Heracles"), commonly referred to as Iraklis Thessaloniki, is a Greek multi-sports club based in Thessaloniki. The club was founded in 1908 as "Macedonikos Gymnasticos Syllogos" (Macedonian Gymnastics Club) and is one of the oldest and most historic sports-clubs in Greece. It is named after Heracles, the mythical Greek demigod. Their colours are blue or cyan and white, inspired by the Greek flag.[1]
G.S. Iraklis Thessaloniki traces its roots back in 1899 when Omilos Filomouson (Friends of Music Club) was established. The club was established as a cultural union of the Greeks of Thessaloniki (then under Ottoman sovereignty), and in 1902 was founded also a sports department. After a merger with a local team, the club was re-founded on 29 November 1908, called Macedonikos Gymnasticos Syllogos (Macedonian Gymnastics Club). Two years later, "Iraklis" (Heracles) was added to the club's name as an honour to the ancient Greek hero.
Departments
G.S. Iraklis Thessaloniki is considered one of the most historical and important Greek sport clubs and maintains departments in many sports, including:[2]
Former Departments
- G.S. Iraklis Thessaloniki (Ice Hockey) (founded in 2008) - Ice hockey
- G.S. Iraklis Thessaloniki (Roller in-line hockey) (founded in 2008) - Roller in-line hockey
- G.S. Iraklis Thessaloniki (Freestyle Wrestling) (founded in 1967) - Freestyle wrestling
- G.S. Iraklis Thessaloniki (Boxing) (founded in 1965) - Boxing
- G.S. Iraklis Thessaloniki (Weightlifting) (founded in 1967) - Weightlifting
- G.S. Iraklis Thessaloniki (Cycling) (founded in 1972) - Cycling
- G.S. Iraklis Thessaloniki (Table Tennis) - Table tennis
- G.S. Iraklis Thessaloniki (Cricket) - Cricket
Honours
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Basketball
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Volleyball
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Αthletics
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Men
- Greek Championships: 6
- 1975, 1976, 1979, 1984, 1985, 1986
- Greek Cups: 2
Women
- Greek Championships: 1
- Greek Cross Country Championships: 6
- 1967, 1981, 1990, 1991, 1992, 2009
- Greek Cups: 3
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Men
Women
- Greek Championship Rugby Sevens: 2
Fencing
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Men
- Greek Épée team championship: 1
Women
- Greek Foil team championship: 1
Freestyle wrestling
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Men
- Greek Championships: 11
- 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010
European honours of G.S. Iraklis Thessaloniki
Notable supporters
- Grigoris Arnaoutoglou, TV presenter
- Thodoris Atheridis, actor
- Nikos Chatzivrettas, basketball player, former Iraklis player[4]
- Athanasios Giannousis, former Mayor of Thessaloniki
- Konstantinos Karamanlis, former Prime Minister of Greece
- Georgios Lianis, former Minister of Sports, politician
- Georgios Katsanis, former Iraklis athlete, special forces in the 1974 Cyprus war
- Savvas Kofidis, football player and coach, former Iraklis captain
- Nikos Kouvelas, basketball player, former Iraklis player
- Sotiris Kouvelas, former Mayor of Thessaloniki, former MP
- Andrej Kravárik, Slovak volleyball player, Greek champion with Iraklis[5]
- Alekos Leonis, volleyball player and coach, Greek champion with Iraklis[6]
- Giannis Mangriotis, politician, former Minister of Macedonia-Thrace
- Theodoros Karaoglou, politician, former MP
- Lefteris Kakiousis, basketball player and coach, former Iraklis captain and coach
- Konstantinos Kosmopoulos, former Mayor of Thessaloniki
- Lazaros Kyrizoglou, former Mayor of Ampelokipi, Thessaloniki
- Theocharis Manavis, former Mayor of Thessaloniki
- Jerzy Iwanow-Szajnowicz, former Iraklis athlete, saboteur during German Occupation (1941-44)
- Anastasios Katsabis, footballer, former Iraklis captain
- Ieroklis Michailidis, actor
- Giorgos Orfanos, former Minister of Sports, politician
- Lazaros Papadopoulos, basketball player, 2005 European champion, former Iraklis player[7]
- Michalis Papadopoulos, former Mayor of Thessaloniki
- Daniil Papadopoulos, football player and coach, former Iraklis captain
- Lakis Papaioannou, former football player
- Eleanna Papaioannou, singer
- Antonis Remos, singer
- Dimitris Starovas, musician, actor
- Paschalis Terzis, singer
- Polina Trigonidou, model, journalist
- Fanis Toutziaris, footballer, former Iraklis player
- Dimitris Verginis, basketball player, former Iraklis player[8]
Notes and References
- Web site: Ιστορία - Γ.Σ. Ηρακλής . 2023-05-12 . Γ.Σ. Ηρακλής - Επίσημο site του ερασιτέχνη Ηρακλή . en-US.
- Web site: Αρχική - Γ.Σ. Ηρακλής . 2023-05-12 . Γ.Σ. Ηρακλής - Επίσημο site του ερασιτέχνη Ηρακλή . en-US.
- Web site: Τίτλοι - Γ.Σ. Ηρακλής . 2023-05-12 . Γ.Σ. Ηρακλής - Επίσημο site του ερασιτέχνη Ηρακλή . en-US.
- Web site: Kαι ο Νίκος Χατζηβρέττας δίπλα στην ομάδα! . bluearena.gr.
- Web site: Κράβαρικ : Γριές είμαστε, εκεί θα πεθάνουμε !. iraklis1908.gr.
- Web site: O Αλέκος Λεώνης υπέγραψε διετές συμβόλαιο με τον Ηρακλή και επιστρέφει στην ομάδα της καρδιάς τou. contra.gr.
- https://www.makthes.gr/iraklis-i-omada-tis-kardias-toys-6047 Papadopoulos: I am Iraklis supporter -makthes.gr
- Web site: Ηρακλειδέας ο Δημήτρης Βεργίνης, φανατική “κυανόλευκη” και η σύζυγός του, Ελεάννα Παπαϊωάννου. bluearena.gr.
