Quotes by the coach of Greece and the gold medalists in the 80kg and 90kg categories in Men’s Beach Wrestling Vasilis BATALAS (GRE): “This sport requires preparation because it involves a lot of tactics. We’ve been working on it for a while and it came off. From the 7 medals in Pescara, we went up …
Quotes by Greek athletes after winning gold medals in women’s +70kg and bronze in the 70kg, respectively, in Beach Wrestling Aikaterini- Eirini PITSIAVA (GRE): “I feel wonderful. Another big goal has been achieved, and I hope I can do the same in others I have set myself. ” Agoro PAPAVASILEIOU (GRE): “I’m not in my …
Women’s Beach Wrestling: Aikaterini- Eirini PITSIAVA (GRE), Agoro PAPAVASILEIOU (GRE): Read More »
Quotes by Greek athletes after wining silver medals in men’s 70kg and 90kg Beach Wrestling Fotios PAPADAKIS (GRE): “The event was very good. It was my first medal after years, specifically since 2014. It was a great experience, we fought against strong opponents. And defeats are part of the sport. ” Grigoris KRIARIDIS (GRE): “The …
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Quotes by the French athlete, winner of the Women’s Wakeboard event: “I feel very happy for what I have achieved. The Games were fantastic. Perfect hospitality, everything great. Weather conditions in the Final were better compared to the Qualification Round as far as wind and waves are concerned. I dedicate this gold medal to my …
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Quotes by Maxime ROUX (FRA) after winning the gold medal in the Men’s Water Skiing Wakeboard event: “I am very happy with the first place and the gold medal. This is my first visit to Greece and it proved to be lucky for me. The level of the event and the competition is very high. …
Canoe Ocean Racing, held at the “Hera” Venue, was one of the less widespread, but most spectacular sports of the II Mediterranean Beach Games “Patras 2019”. As was the case with all other sports, it was an organizational success, part of which is certainly due to Competition Manager Georgia GRIVA, who worked endless hours to …
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“I’m going to be in the newspapers.” This is what Sofia KTENA said to her mother, Maria, at the tender age of four, and was probably not lying. The Finswimming World Champion stepped twice atop the podium in the II Mediterranean Beach Games, and has seen to it for years that her childhood statement is …
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The team of journalism students and young journalists that worked as volunteers in the Press Services department in the “Artemis” Venue offered invaluable services to the organization of the II Mediterranean Beach Games and gained important experience from a major international event. They were the people that were giving their best every day to keep …
Journalism Students, Press Volunteers: A Landmark in their Career Read More »
Syria: A beautiful, but tormented country which proves to be full of surprises, as shown today through Mohamad MASOΟ’s triumph. The 26-year-old athlete offered his country its first medal in the II Mediterranean Beach Games, the bronze in the Aquathlon race. MASOO was the only athlete to share his joy to such an extent, giving …
Beach Wrestling gold medalist Aikaterini – Eirini PITSIAVA will be the Greek flag bearer in the II Mediterranean Games “Patras 2019” Closing Ceremony, to begin this evening at 20:30 in the “Artemis” Venue. A short while ago, PITSIAVA, 25, won the gold medal in the Women’s 70 kg Beach Wrestling category, taking one step up from …
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