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G.S. Iraklis Thessaloniki

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Colours
  
Blue, White

Website
  
www.iraklis.org

Chairman
  
Ioannis Mesthaneus

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Full name
  
Gymnasticos Syllogos Iraklis (Gymnastics Club Heracles)

Nicknames
  
Γηραιός / Gireos (The elder)

Founded
  
1899, as Omilos Filomouson 29 November 1908 as Macedonikos Gymnasticos Syllogos

Gymnasticos Syllogos Iraklis (Greek: Γυμναστικός Σύλλογος Ηρακλής, English: Gymnastics Club Heracles), commonly referred to as Iraklis, is a Greek multi-sports club based in Thessaloniki. The club was founded in 1908 as "Macedonikos Gymnasticos Syllogos" (Macedonian Gymnastics Club) and is one of the oldest and most historic sports-clubs in Greece. It is named after Heracles, the mythical Greek demigod. Their colours are blue or cyan and white, inspired by the Greek flag.

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Iraklis traces its roots back in 1899 when Omilos Filomouson (meaning Friends of Music Club) was established. The club was established as a cultural union of the Greeks of Thessaloniki (then under Ottoman sovereignty), and in 1902 was founded also a sports department. After a merger with a local team, the club was re-founded on 29 November 1908, called Macedonikos Gymnasticos Syllogos (meaning Macedonian Gymnastics Club). A year later, "Iraklis" (Heracles) was added to the club's name as an honour to the ancient Greek hero.

Departments

Iraklis is considered one of the most historical and important Greek sport clubs and maintains departments in many sports, including:

  • Iraklis F.C. (founded in 1908, ceased to compete as a part of the club in 2011) - Football
  • Iraklis B.C. (founded in 1924) - Basketball
  • Iraklis V.C. (founded in 1921) - Volleyball
  • Iraklis Track and field (founded in 1908) - Track and field
  • Iraklis Handball (founded in 1994) - Handball
  • Iraklis Rugby union (founded in 2005) - Rugby union
  • Iraklis Ice hockey (founded in 2009) - Ice hockey
  • Iraklis Water polo (founded in 1975) - Water polo
  • Iraklis Swimming (founded in 1975) - Swimming
  • Iraklis Synchronized swimming (founded in 1995) - Synchronized swimming
  • Iraklis Freestyle wrestling (founded in 1967) - Freestyle wrestling
  • Iraklis Judo (founded in 1979) - Judo
  • Iraklis Amateur Boxing (founded in 1965) - Amateur Boxing
  • Iraklis Weightlifting (founded in 1967) - Weightlifting
  • Iraklis Cycling (founded in 1972) - Cycling
  • Iraklis Fencing (founded in 1972) - Fencing
  • Iraklis Table tennis - Table tennis

    • Football

  • Greek Cup: 1
  • 1976
  • Balkans Cup: 1
  • 1985

    • Basketball

    Men

  • Greek Championships: 2
  • 1928, 1935

    • Women

  • Greek Championships: 3
  • 1968, 1971, 1972

    • Volleyball

    Men

  • Greek Championships: 5
  • 2002, 2005, 2007, 2008, 2012
  • Greek Cups: 6
  • 2000, 2002, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2012
  • Greek Super Cups: 4 (record)
  • 2004, 2005, 2007, 2008
  • Greek Cup A1 Ethniki: 1 (record)
  • 1999

    • Αthletics

    Men

  • Greek Championships: 6
  • 1975, 1976, 1979, 1984, 1985, 1986
  • Greek Cups: 2
  • 1979, 1990

    • Women

  • Greek Championships: 1
  • 1991
  • Greek Cross Country Championships: 6
  • 1967, 1981, 1990, 1991, 1992, 2009
  • Greek Cups: 3
  • 1989, 1990, 1991

    • Rugby Union

  • Greek Championship Rugby Union: 1
  • 2013

    • Freestyle Wrestling

    Men

  • Greek Championships: 11
  • 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010

    • Fencing

    Men

  • Greek Épée team championship: 1
  • 1983

    • Women

  • Greek Foil team championship: 1
  • 1978

    • Football

    Basketball

    Volleytball

    References

    G.S. Iraklis Thessaloniki Wikipedia
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