Greece celebrates 13th Panhellenic School Sports Day

Greece celebrated the 13th Panhellenic and European School Sports Day under the theme ‘Leap towards the Future’. The central event, organized by the Ministry of Education, Religious Affairs and Sports, took place at the I. Phokianos National Gymnasium in Athens. The ceremony featured 150 students, Olympians, and Paralympians, and included a symbolic nationwide long jump event.

During the event, Minister of Education Sofia Zacharaki announced significant investments in school infrastructure. This includes the delivery of new athletic equipment to 4,550 schools across the country this year, and a plan to renovate 2,000 schools by 2028. Additionally, 5 million euros has been allocated for the renovation of the historic I. Phokianos and Kaisariani gymnasiums in Athens.

Regional celebrations also occurred across Greece. In Serres, the ‘Athlorama Stadium’ event saw the participation of 1,810 students in track and field activities. In Trikala, local primary education authorities organized various athletic stations including cycling, wrestling, and athletics for local students.