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G.S. Iraklis Thessaloniki (Women's Basketball)

For the parent Greek multi–sport club, see G.S. Iraklis Thessaloniki.


G.S. Iraklis Thessalonikis (Greek: Γ.Σ. Ηρακλής Θεσσαλονίκης, Greek pronunciation: [iɾa'klis]), also known as Iraklis STIHL for sponsorship reasons,[1] is the women's basketball team of G.S. Iraklis Thessalonikis, the multi–sport club based in Thessaloniki, Greece.[2] The club plays in the Greek A1 National Division and FIBA EuroCup.[3] They have won four Greek Championships, in 1967, 1968, 1970 and 1971.[4]

G.S. Iraklis Thessalonikis
Nickname
Leagues
Founded1926; 98 years ago (1926)
ArenaIvanofeio Sports Arena
Capacity2,221
LocationThessaloniki, Greece
Team colors
  •   Blue
  •   White
PresidentEphraim Kyrizidis
Head coachDionysis Aggelou
Championships4 (1967, 1968, 1970, 1971)
Websiteiraklis.club

History

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G.S. Iraklis Thessalonikis was the first champion of the Greek Women's Basketball League, in 1967. Iraklis Thessalonikis won even three championships, in 1968, 1971 and 1972. Nevertheless, the next years the club was weakened. In season 2018–2019, Iraklis Thessalonikis finished one place above the last place in A1 National Division and was relegated in A2 National Division. In season 2022–2023, Iraklis Thessalonikis won the championship of A2 National Division.

Players

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Current roster

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Note: Flags indicate national team eligibility at FIBA-sanctioned events. Players may hold other non-FIBA nationalities not displayed.


G.S. Iraklis Thessalonikis roster
Players Coaches
Pos. No. Nat. Name Ht. Wt. Age
G 0   Emmanuel, Ayana 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in) 24 – (2000-07-30)30 July 2000
G 4   Kakatsiou, Maria 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) 19 – (2005-10-07)7 October 2005
G 6   Aftzi, Maria (C) 1.72 m (5 ft 8 in) 34 – (1990-05-18)18 May 1990
G 7   Giapitzoglou, Sofia 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) 18 – (2006-06-19)19 June 2006
F 8   Paparoidami, Despoina 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in) 22 – (2002-03-08)8 March 2002
G 10   Tsinaslanidou, Theodora 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) 18 – (2006-04-01)1 April 2006
G 11   Rimpa, Georgia 1.77 m (5 ft 10 in) 18 – (2006-03-23)23 March 2006
F 12   Dickie, Kennedy 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) 23 – (2001-10-22)22 October 2001
F 15   Foniadaki, Efthymia 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) 16 – (2008-06-16)16 June 2008
F 17   Sioumoureki, Vasiliki 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) 18 – (2006-04-01)1 April 2006
C 21   Mastrodimitri, Elisavet 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in) 17 – (2007-01-21)21 January 2007
G 22   Manousi, Aimilia–Theokleia 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) 17 – (2007-08-22)22 August 2007
F 34   Gkompetzisvili, Liana 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) 23 – (2001-07-28)28 July 2001
G 50   Angelakidou, Dimitra 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) 18 – (2006-02-22)22 February 2006
Head coach
  •   Dionysis Aggelou
Assistant coach(es)
  •   Stratos Manolis
Legend
  • (C) Team captain
  •   Injured
Updated: 16 December 2024

Honours

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References

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  1. ^ "Μετονομασία της ομάδας μπάσκετ Γυναικών σε Ηρακλής STIHL! - Γ.Σ. Ηρακλής". Γ.Σ. Ηρακλής - Επίσημο site του ερασιτέχνη Ηρακλή. Retrieved 20 September 2024.
  2. ^ "Γυναικεία ομάδα μπάσκετ - Γ.Σ. Ηρακλής". Γ.Σ. Ηρακλής - Επίσημο site του ερασιτέχνη Ηρακλή. Retrieved 20 September 2024.
  3. ^ "Iraklis STIHL Stats, Games, Results, Rosters, Photos & Videos - EuroCup Women 2024-25 | FIBA.basketball". www.fiba.basketball. 18 September 2024. Retrieved 20 September 2024.
  4. ^ "Τίτλοι - Γ.Σ. Ηρακλής". Γ.Σ. Ηρακλής - Επίσημο site του ερασιτέχνη Ηρακλή. Retrieved 20 September 2024.
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