Greek national teams and athletes see major activity in volleyball and tennis

Greek national sports teams and athletes are seeing significant activity across multiple disciplines. In volleyball, the men's national team secured third place in Group A of EuroVolley 2026 after a 3-1 victory over Slovakia. This win ensures their progression to the round of 16, where they will face either Belgium or Finland in Torino.

In tennis, Stefanos Tsitsipas has joined the Greek national team in Kosice for the Davis Cup tie against Slovakia. Tsitsipas expressed his commitment to representing his country, noting he feels like a ‘volunteer’ for the nation. Meanwhile, the Spanish Davis Cup team, led by David Ferrer, has announced its lineup for the upcoming tie against Chile, featuring players such as Rafa Jódar and Dani Mérida.

In domestic Greek sports, PAOK basketball player Nikos Hougaz has returned to training following a serious injury, expressing optimism about the team's increased budget and high expectations for the new season. Additionally, regarding football, Aris Thessaloniki has begun ticket sales for their upcoming match against Iraklis, with officials awaiting a decision from Deputy Minister of Sports Giannis Vroutsis regarding the potential presence of Iraklis supporters in specific stadium sections.