AEK B.C. implements maternity support for female volleyball athletes

AEK B.C. has introduced new policies to support maternity within its women's volleyball team. Executive Director Nikos Pantermalis and athlete Evita Xintara announced that the club has renewed Xintara's contract despite her pregnancy and established a maternity allowance for all pregnant athletes in the program.

Pantermalis noted that in many amateur or non-professional sports, pregnancy often leads to contract termination. He credited the initiative to the leadership of Mario Iliopoulos, stating the goal is to provide stability for athletes. The policy also includes provisions for athletes who may not be able to return to competitive play after one year, offering them potential positions within the team staff.