Asteras Kalamatas hosts discussion on the social role of sports

The Asteras Kalamatas Sports Club is hosting an open event and discussion titled “Why do we play? – Sport as joy, community, and a way of life” at the Municipal Philharmonic Theater of Kalamata on September 12, 2026.

The discussion features economist and Another Football member Eleftheria Angeli, along with honored guests Manos Xenakis, a seven-time Greek beach volley champion, and Giorgos Bakas, a veteran basketball player. Inspired by Vasilis Kostakis’s book, the event aims to explore the social role of sports, focusing on the joy of play, cooperation, and the ability of athletics to build healthy, active communities.