G.S._Iraklis_(Thessaloniki)

G.S. Iraklis Thessaloniki

G.S. Iraklis Thessaloniki

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Gymnasticos Syllogos Thessalonikis "Iraklis" (Greek: 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]

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G.S. Iraklis Thessaloniki traces its roots back in 1899 when Omilos Filomouson (meaning 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 (meaning Macedonian Gymnastics Club). A year later, "Iraklis" (Heracles) was added to the club's name as an honour to the ancient Greek hero.[1]

Departments

Omilos Filomouson football team, 1905
Statue of Jerzy Iwanow-Szajnowicz in Thessaloniki. Athlete of Iraklis and member of the Greek resistance during the WWII, was executed by the Nazis in 1943

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 (Handball) (founded in 1994) - Handball
  • 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

Farnese Hercules, emblem of the club

Football

Source:[3]

Basketball

Source:[3]

Men

Women

Volleyball

Source:[3]

Men

Αthletics

Voula Patoulidou

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Men

  • Greek Championships: 6
    • 1975, 1976, 1979, 1984, 1985, 1986
  • Greek Cups: 2
    • 1979, 1990

Women

  • Greek Championships: 1
    • 1991
  • Greek Cross Country Championships: 6
    • 1967, 1981, 1990, 1991, 1992, 2009
  • Greek Cups: 3
    • 1989, 1990, 1991

Rugby

Source:[3]

Men

Women

  • Greek Championship Rugby Sevens: 1
    • 2014

Fencing

Source:[3]

Men

  • Greek Épée team championship: 1
    • 1983

Women

  • Greek Foil team championship: 1
    • 1978

Freestyle wrestling

Source:[3]

Men

  • Greek Championships: 11
    • 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010

European honours of G.S. Iraklis Thessaloniki

More information Season, Men's Association Football ...

Notable supporters

References

  1. [1]
    "Ιστορία - Γ.Σ. Ηρακλής". Γ.Σ. Ηρακλής - Επίσημο site του ερασιτέχνη Ηρακλή. Retrieved 2023-05-12.
  2. [2]
    "Αρχική - Γ.Σ. Ηρακλής". Γ.Σ. Ηρακλής - Επίσημο site του ερασιτέχνη Ηρακλή. Retrieved 2023-05-12.
  3. [3]
    "Τίτλοι - Γ.Σ. Ηρακλής". Γ.Σ. Ηρακλής - Επίσημο site του ερασιτέχνη Ηρακλή. Retrieved 2023-05-12.
  4. [4]
    "Kαι ο Νίκος Χατζηβρέττας δίπλα στην ομάδα!". bluearena.gr.
  5. [5]
    "Κράβαρικ : Γριές είμαστε, εκεί θα πεθάνουμε !". iraklis1908.gr.
  6. [6]
    "O Αλέκος Λεώνης υπέγραψε διετές συμβόλαιο με τον Ηρακλή και επιστρέφει στην ομάδα της καρδιάς τou". contra.gr.
  7. [7]
    Papadopoulos: I am Iraklis supporter -makthes.gr
  8. [8]
    "Ηρακλειδέας ο Δημήτρης Βεργίνης, φανατική "κυανόλευκη" και η σύζυγός του, Ελεάννα Παπαϊωάννου". bluearena.gr.

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