Greek Sports Leaders Discuss Team Identity and Facility Needs

Basketball coach Vasilis Xanthopoulos said Peristeri will keep its identity while rebuilding the roster for the upcoming season, emphasizing a hard‑working culture and continuity from the previous year. He highlighted the rapid transition from player to coach and the club’s aim to remain competitive in a tougher league.

Water‑polo federation president Kyriakos Giannopoulos warned that Thessaloniki lacks adequate swimming facilities, calling for three new pools to support training and competition. He noted the city’s potential in producing top athletes and urged stronger local club competition to raise the sport’s level, while reaffirming the national team’s goal of qualifying for the Olympic Games.