Nikos Iliadis expresses public support for Ivan Savvidis

Nikos Iliadis, the coach of the Hellenic Judo Federation, has issued a public letter expressing his support and respect for PAOK FC president Ivan Savvidis. In the letter, Iliadis addresses the ongoing discussions and varying opinions surrounding Savvidis’s presence in Greece and the future of the club.

Iliadis highlights Savvidis’s decision to invest in PAOK in 2012 during a period of severe economic crisis in Greece, noting that his contributions helped the club overcome past burdens and achieve significant successes, including championships and European campaigns. He also praises the development of the club’s academies, which have produced players for the Greek national team and major European clubs. The letter concludes by urging Savvidis to continue supporting PAOK, Thessaloniki, and Greek heritage.