The Epidaurus Lyceum – International Summer School of Ancient Drama will be active for the third year in a row in Epidaurus on 2 – 16 July 2019, in collaboration with the Theatre Studies Department of the School of Fine Arts of the University of Peloponnese, which also accredits the programme with ECTS credits.

Prospective students can now apply. For more information, terms and conditions, and application forms, prospective applicants may click HERE! 

This year’s theme, Reinventing ancient drama on the contemporary stage will pervade all Lyceum classes and related events.

The 2019 teaching staff will include the following: Xu Jiali, actress and professor of Chinese Opera at the Shanghai Theatre Academy; Ichinosuke Umekawa, teacher and actor of Kabuki theatre; the dance group known as Sine Qua Non ART (Jonathan Pranlas – Descours and Christophe Beranger); Kamila Klamut, director, co-founder of ZAR Theatre and collaborator of the Grotowski Institute; Christiane Pohle, award- winning director and head of programme of the Academy of Performing Arts Baden- Wuerttemberg; Andrea De Rosa, director; Gabriele Vacis, director, writer and theatre scholar; Vangelis Theodoropoulos, director, and Anastasios Karakatsanos, composer and music teacher. Lectures and masterclasses will be given by the following: Kostas Georgousopoulos, writer, translator and theatre critic; Konstantinos Markoulakis, actor and director; Efimia Karakantza, assistant professor at the Department of Philology, University of Patras; George Sampatakakis, assistant professor at the Theatre Studies Department, University of Patras; Anna Tsichli, member of the special teaching staff at the Theatre Studies Department, University of Peloponnese; Maria Mikedaki, assistant professor at the Theatre Studies Department, University of Peloponnese, and Georgina Kakoudaki, director and theatre scholar.

The programme is realized with the support of the Institut Français de Grèce, the Istituto Di Cultura – Atene, the Ministry of Cultural Heritage and Activities in Italy, the Municipality of Epidaurus and the Ephorate of Antiquities of Argolis. The Epidaurus Lyceum is a member of the International Network of Ancient Drama of the Hellenic Ministry of Culture and Sports.

The Acropolis Museum celebrates 10 years of operation and throughout this period over 14,5 million local and international visitors have passed through its doors and enjoyed its exhibits. The Museum publicly expresses its thanks to all of them. On the occasion of its ten years anniversary, the Museum invites visitors to the following celebrating events:




Temporary exhibition ‘CHISEL AND MEMORY. The contribution of marble craftsmanship to the restoration of the Acropolis monuments’
11.06.2019 – 31.10.2019

Since opening its doors ten years ago, the Acropolis Museum has highlighted the close relationship between the famous sculptures it displays and the monuments from which they originate. It is with great pleasure that the Museum is hosting an exceptional exhibition of photographs of the marble craftsmen of the Acropolis at work. Imbued with a new curatorial spirit, the exhibition was initially organized by the Committee for the Conservation of the Acropolis Monuments and the Acropolis Restoration Service. The exhibition takes place in the ground floor Temporary Exhibition Gallery. Entrance will be free.

Lecture “The true colors of the Parthenon sculptures: evidence for traces of original polychromy and its interpretation”
Thursday, 13 June 2019, 7 p.m.

The Acropolis Museum will host a lecture of the Italian professor Giovanni Verri on the polychromy of the Parthenon sculptures, which has long been the subject of scholarly research and this debate has continued now for almost two centuries. Giovanni Verri is a Reader at the Courtauld Institute of Art, London. He holds a PhD in Physics from the University of Ferrara in Italy, and an MA in Conservation of Wall Paintings from the Courtauld Institute of Art in London. Throughout his career, he has endeavored to develop scientific techniques for the analysis of color, in particular on Greek and Roman antiquities. The lecture will take place in the ground floor Auditorium and entrance will be free.

Music concert ‘Stavros Xarchakos – Instrumental’
Wednesday, 19 June 2019, 9 p.m.

The Acropolis Museum invites its visitors to a unique instrumental concert by the great Greek composer Stavros Xarchakos and an orchestra of eight renowned Greek soloists. Stavros Xarchakos and the orchestra will take visitors on a musical journey comprising familiar compositions of Stavros Xarchakos, Mikis Theodorakis, Vasilis Tsitsanis, Markos Vamvakaris and Manos Hadjidakis. On this day the Museum will extend its opening hours until midnight. Entrance will be free from 8 p.m. onwards.

10 Years Acropolis Museum Celebration
Thursday, 20 June 2019

Celebrating The Acropolis Museum’s birthday, entrance to the exhibition areas will be free from 8 a.m. until 8 p.m.

From Friday 21 June 2019 onwards, the archaeological excavation will be open to the public with the general admission fee ticket. The excavated area of 4,000 sq. meters comprises houses, workshops, baths and streets of an ancient Athenian neighborhood that existed from the classical to the Byzantine years, in successive phases. This impressive archaeological site will soon be enriched with the most representative findings of the excavation. Architectural ruins will be organized in a unique exhibition set that sheds light on the everyday life of an ancient neighborhood that existed in the shadow of the Acropolis. On this day the Museum exhibition areas will be open from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.

 

Greek Maritime Golf Event, the most successful golf tournament for the shipping community, returns for the 7th year booking its annual appointment with the Greek and world shipping industry, on September 3-5, 2021, at Costa Navarino , in Messinia.

The best golf event in Greece and Cyprus, as distinguished with a Gold award at the 2020 Sports Marketing Awards, is expected to bring together more than 80 leading shipping executives, forming 20 teams of four. Participants will compete at a team level, in a shotgun scramble that will take place on Saturday, September 4 th . Golfers will have the chance to play in the two signature 18-hole courses, The Dunes Course and The Bay Course, in an idyllic landscape full of centuries-old olive trees with stunning views of the Ionian Sea, the historic Bay of Navarino and the picturesque port of Pylos.

Participating teams will claim the significant prizes for the top three positions in the overall standings; while special awards will be given to individual players who will achieve the best scores in the “Longest Drive” and “Closest to the Pin” categories.

In the context of this year’s Greek Maritime Golf Event, the tournament’s organizer Mr. Thanos Karantzias highlighted: “After the highly successful and safe implementation of our event in 2020, in the Golf Course of Glyfada, with the realization of the strict health measures we had set against the pandemic, we begin our planning in September, at Costa Navarino with the Greek Maritime Golf Event”. 

The tournament will bring together representatives of the Greek and world shipping industry, who will have the opportunity to enjoy their favorite sport, golf, in a completely safe destination, with the necessary approvals of the Health Scientific Committee of the General Secretariat of Sports, taking into account the strict specifications set by the Hellenic Golf Federation.

 

 

The ultimate Olympic experience, the “Olympic Day Run”, returns for the 4th year in a row on Sunday, September 26, 2021, in Thessaloniki.
The sole Olympic Road Running Race in the country, which is promoting the Olympic spirit and “fair play”, is expected to take place with Olympians, Paralympians, other distinguished athletes and coaches, sports clubs and associations from all over the country, as well as with active citizens, In the context of this year’s “Olympic Day Run”, a press conference was held at the amphitheater of the Hellenic Olympic Committee wherein the collaboration with “The Smile of the Child” was officially announced.

Dr. Kyriaki Oudatzi, Director of the Olympic Museum and “Olympic Day Run” General Director highlighted the special features of this unique Olympic Road Running Race, which have turned it into a landmark event contributing decisively to the cultural and tourist development of the country.

The press conference opened the President of the Race’s Organizing Committee and Thessaloniki’s Mayor, Mr. Konstantinos Zervas, while the welcoming speeches of the President of the Hellenic Olympic Committee, Mr. Spyros Kapralos, and of the Deputy Minister of Culture & Sports, Mr. Lefteris Avgenakis, placed emphasis on the race’s great significance and potential for the world and the Olympic family.

Specifically, the Deputy Minister of Culture and Sports Mr. Lefteris Avgenakis noted:
“The Olympic Day Run is a unique event in our country commemorating the International Olympic Day. It is an important running event that communicates Greece internationally as the birthplace of the Olympic Games and Thessaloniki as a world Olympic center. According to the International Olympic Day, the Olympic Games are not just about racing and making performances, they are a timeless idea, originating from antiquity, being passed from generation to generation, and continuing undistracted through time. The Olympic Games teach the value of the harmonious and peaceful coexistence of athletes from different socio-cultural backgrounds. Olympism demonstrates that peace, ‘fair play, and sportsmanship are essential components of the society we wish to have. It is a great opportunity to join forces and build on the solid values ​​of the Olympic ideal”.

Mr. Spyros Kapralos, President of the Hellenic Olympic Committee, President of the European Olympic Committees, and member of the International Olympic Committee stated:
“With great pleasure, the Hellenic Olympic Committee and the Olympic Museum decided to dedicate this year’s Olympic Day Run to the important cause supported by the organization ‘The Smile of the Child’. The Olympic Day Run is a running race with a social character that actively communicates the Olympic values, highlighting sportsmanship, the importance of fair play and solidarity, one of the main values behind the continuous effort of ‘The Smile of the Child’. This year, through this collaboration, we wish to share smiles with these children who represent the future of our country, and show them that the Olympic Family stands by their side, supporting them in their struggle, thus connecting the essence of solidarity with the Olympic Ideal”.

Mr. Konstantinos Zervas, Chairman of the Organizing Committee of the Olympic Day Run Greece and Mayor of Thessaloniki highlighted: “It is important to keep the Olympic spirit alive through sports events, especially in Greece. It is a special honor and joy to host for the 4th consecutive year in Thessaloniki this global event, that was established by the International Olympic Committee to celebrate the revival of the Olympic Games and honor their birthplace. A special feature of this year’s race is that it supports the cause of ‘The Smile of the Child’, sending an important and symbolic message of social sensitivity. From the position of the Mayor of Thessaloniki, but, also, from that of the Organizing Committee’s Chairman, I am expressing my satisfaction for the achievement of our goals”.

Moreover, Mr. Stelios Angeloudis, Vice President of the Hellenic Olympic Committee and Vice President of the Olympic Museum, stressed that: “The Olympic Day Run Greece, the most important race of the Olympic family, focuses on humanity. Human solidarity and social sensitivity are at the core of Olympic values. We serve them in the Olympic Committee, we highlight them with our activities in the Olympic Museum. These are the reasons why we want the basic Olympic action of our Museum to be dedicated to what makes a child’s smile more beautiful”.

Subsequently, the President of the Board of Directors of the Organization “The Smile of the Child”, Mr. Konstantinos Giannopoulos stated: "The Smile of the Child" in its 25 years of operation, honors, defends, and faithfully follows its founding principles, values ​​, and ideals, such as equality, respect, dignity. Values ​​that are inextricably linked to sports and the spirit of the Olympic idea, as sports education contributes substantially to social and moral education. It is our great pleasure and honor to participate in the 4 th " Olympic Day Run " Greece and in the dissemination of the Olympic idea, following the kind and moving initiative of the Olympic Museum of Thessaloniki. We warmly thank the organizers and participants, who actively support the daily ‘struggle’ of our Organization and wish to be by the side of every child and family who is in need or danger”.

The Olympian in rowing, Mrs. Chryssa Biskitzi, while representing the Hellenic Olympians Association she conveyed the message of the association’s President, Ms. Voula Kozompoli: “The Olympic Day Run is the only running race that is held aiming at disseminating the Olympic Values in the context of the International Olympic Day celebration. As ‘transmitters’ of the Olympic Values, we; the Greek Olympians, have active participation in the organization of this race, through our collective body. As it was announced during the signing of our Cooperation Agreement with the Olympic Museum some time ago, from this year the Hellenic Olympians Association joins forces with the Hellenic Olympic Committee, the Olympic Museum, the Municipality of Thessaloniki, the International Olympic Academy, and the Hellenic Athletics Federation (SEGAS), so that we altogether announce the start of the 4th Olympic Day Run Greece on Sunday, September 26, in Thessaloniki”.

Mr. Manolis Kolympadis, the General Secretary of the Hellenic Olympic Committee, Ms. Xenia Argeitaki, Assistant Professor at the National Kapodistrian University of Athens, a former champion in athletics, member of the Hellenic Olympic Committee and Academy while representing the President of SEGAS, Ms. Sofia Sakorafa, and Ms. Voula Zygouri, Olympian wrestler and board member of the Hellenic Olympic Academy while representing Ms. Evi Moraitidou, President of the Hellenic Olympic Winners Association, underlined that the 4th “Olympic Day Run“ Greece is the landmark race of the Olympic family. 125 years after the First Olympic Games of 1896, the event marks the restart of sports through a majestic Olympic occasion honoring universal Olympic values.

The press conference was attended by Olympians and other distinguished athletes - including the Maria Polyzou, the Marathon Runner, Maria Alevizou, Mr. Giorgos Liveris, founding member of the Hellenic Olympians Association, Mr. Ioannis Stathopoulos, Head of Communication in the Hellenic Olympians Association, as well as a number of media representatives who renewed their appointment for the starting line of the 4th “Olympic Day Run” Greece.

Run for a good cause
The “Olympic Day Run” GREECE has joined forces with "The Smile of the Child" wishing to make children smile. You may now support “The Smile of the Child” by registering in the 2km race and selecting here one of the social contribution packages. With your registration, you offer 3 euros to the Organization’s mission.

Register now
The event includes a 10km race for adults, a 5km race for adults and teenagers, and a 2km for all ages. Register now here until 10/09.

The Olympic Museum and Olympic Day Run Gold Sponsor, PROTERGIA, the Grand Sponsor, Ethniki Asfalistiki, the Race’s Silver Sponsor, Thessaloniki Transport Authority (OSETH), the Supply Sponsors, Athos and Dole, the hospitality sponsor Grand Hotel Palace, and the event’s Tourist Support Agency, Greece on the Go, they all serve the vision of Olympism and offer their kind assistance for the implementation of the project. Moreover, they contribute to the country’s promotion on the Olympic world map, as well as in the dissemination of the Olympic values ​​to a better future.

The 4th Olympic Day Run GREECE is organized by the Hellenic Olympic Committee, the International Olympic Academy, the Municipality of Thessaloniki, the Olympic Museum, the Hellenic Olympians Association, SEGAS and EAS SEGAS Thessaloniki and DKO OLYMPiA with the participation of Olympians, Paralympians, Distinguished Athletes, Sports Clubs and Institutional Bodies from all over the country, with the support of the Hellenic Olympic Academy, the Hellenic Olympic Winners Association, the Greek Paralympians Association, the Region of Central Macedonia and Thessaloniki International Fair-HELEXPO. The event is held under the auspices of the Hellenic National Commission for Unesco, the Ministry of Interior of the Macedonia- Thrace Sector, the General Secretariat of Sports, and the Municipalities of Ampelokipi- Menemeni, Thermi, Kalamaria, Kordelio-Evosmos, Neapoli-Sykies, Pavlos Melas, Pylaia-Chortiatis, Volvi, Delta, Thermaikos, Lagadas, Chalkidona, Oreokastro, Almopia, Aristotelis, Dion-Olympos, Emmanuel Pappas, Iraklia, Kavala, Kassandra, Kilkis, Naoussa, Polygyros, Serres and Skydra.

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The Olympic Day Run GREECE is the only Olympic Road Running Race in Greece and the official global event for the celebration of the International Olympic Day. Established by the International Olympic Committee, the organizing authority of the Olympic Games, it aims in spreading the Olympic idea. The worldwide celebration for the establishment of the International Olympic Committee and its decision of organizing the first Modern Olympic Games (ATHENS 1896), sheds the light on Greece, while it raises the country’s position in the Olympic and tourism world map.

Zagori is a region and a municipality in the Pindus mountains in Epirus, in northwestern Greece just northeast of Ioannina.

It is an awe-inspiring natural landscape with an incredibly well-preserved network of 46 villages and features national parks, a monastery, rivers and waterfalls.

Looking for a splendid all-year-round getaway to a place that is considered to be one of the most beautiful and rich eco-systems in all of Europe? Look no further.

Here are a few of the many places worth visiting to make your experience unique:

Monodéndri

Situated at an altitude of 1,060 meters (3,278 feet) and listed as a national monument, Monodendri is one of Zagori’s most picturesque villages.

It hosts some beautiful two-story mansions and narrow streets that pass the village’s paved stone courtyards. The Monastery of St. Paraskevi can be admired from afar and a rocky trail that starts at the central square will lead you to the stunning Vikos Gorge.

Vikos Gorge

The famous Vikos Gorge, the enormous canyon which is visited by many tourists throughout the year, is actually accessible from many vantage points.

While there, you will have the opportunity to walk the famous Vradeto Stairs at the edge of the gorge. These 1,200 meter stone stairs connect the villages of Vradéto and Kapésovo.

Waterfalls in Illiochori

Unknown to most people is the village of Iliochori, built on the eastern slopes of Tymfi. It is a small, quaint village that is home to three spectacular waterfalls that form two natural emerald-colored pools.

The waterfalls, located at “Balta di Striga;” the highest of them reaches a height of 25 meters (82 feet). The hiking route is very pleasant, with a marked path that begins at the village square — if in doubt, you can always ask one of the villagers, who will surely be able to show you the way.

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The online platform for registration in the electoral roll for postal voting was launched today, February 19.

The initiative aims to streamline the process for Greek citizens to exercise their voting rights in the European Parliament elections and national referendums.

The mail-in system applies to all citizens registered in the electoral rolls who wish to participate in the elections, regardless of their location within or outside the country’s borders.

Greek residents living abroad can only participate in the upcoming European elections through postal voting.

The online platform can be accessed here.

Originally published on: ekathimerini.com

Navarino Challenge brought together amateurs and professionals who shared the value of fair play alongside Olympians. Participants trained side by side with major sports personalities, Olympians and Paralympians, including Lefteris Petrounias, Pavlos Kagialis, Antigoni Ntrismpioti, Periklis Iakovakis, Dimitris Papanikolaou, Evina Maltsi, Grigoris Polychronidis, Nasos Ghavelas champions including Vasiliki Millousi, Kostas Katsouranis, Joe Arlauckas, they met great athletes such as Konstantine “Dean” Karnazes, Michalis Triantafyllidis, Liza Triantafyllidi, Stavros Triantafyllidis, Mike Styllas, Panagiotis Kotronaros, George Dimoulas, Alexandros Tzoumakas, Georgia Kaltsi, Giorgos Lazaridis, Jo Manta while trained and led into the secrets of their activities from Georgios Chatziefstathiou, Antonis Tantalidis, Dimitris Moros, Mandy Persaki, Valia Moralis, Aggelos Giakoumidis and Efi Chatzigeorgaki.  



A Night Full of Emotions

On Saturday evening, the awards ceremony was held, honoring athletes distinguished for their ethos, passion, and contribution to sports and society. The event was hosted by presenter George Lentzas, who first gave the floor to Chief Executive Officer of ActiveMedia Group and co-organizer, Mr. Akis Tsolis. During the awards ceremony:

On Sunday, October 20, participants in Navarino Challenge had the opportunity to take part in the following running routes:

• The 21.1 km route powered by The North Face, crossing Voidokilia Beach and the Gialova Lagoon, along with the Greek-American ambassador of Greek tourism, Konstantine “Dean” Karnazes. The winner of the Half Marathon was The North Face athlete Alexandros Tzoumakas who set a new record for the route with 01:18’:24’’.
• The 10 km route by the sea.  
• The 5 km route powered by Miele through olive trees.
• The 1 km route for children aged 0 to 9, powered by Vikos.
• The 1 km route for children aged 10 to 14.
• The 1 km “Run For All – All Unique, All Equal” powered by the MOTODYNAMICS Group, with the strong participation of Kalamata association “DiaforoZO”, as well as athletes Antigoni Ntrismpioti, Grigoris Polychronidis, Nasos Ghavelas, Giorgos Lazaridis, Georgia Kaltsi, George Lentzas, and Georgia Paraschou. During the route, presenter George Lentzas blindfolded himself and ran with his guide, Humanity Greece founder Georgia Paraschou, in an effort to experience the feat and extraordinary effort of Nasos Ghavelas, who ran with Antigoni Ntrismpioti as his guide.

In the 1 km route, more than 500 children from Messinia and the dynamic presence of Messiniakos Gymnastic Club stood out.

As the Platinum Sponsor of the event, Miele celebrated 125 years of dynamic success by connecting wellness with longevity and offering a range of gastronomic experiences at the innovative Miele Open House they created:

• Participants had the opportunity to take part in two Stratos Drakoulis Masterclasses powered by Miele. For the first time at Navarino Challenge, attendees enjoyed unique cuts of Kobe Beef and Wagyu on Miele’s high-quality appliances, tasting pasta shells stuffed with Kobe beef mince and black Wagyu brioche. All proceeds from the Masterclasses were donated through “Sharing Is Caring” charity initiative to support non-profit organizations.
• Miele’s Chef Alexandros Syngkiridis prepared the iconic Thessaloniki bagel and created the pasta corner.
• People experienced the traditional and authentic Messinian culinary experience by watching the preparation of traditional galatopita (milk pie) by three local women.
• Lastly, a Wine Tasting of Sponsors powered by Miele, was organized with the support of Alpha Estate and its Brand Ambassador, Menelaos Mourelatos.

At the registration area at The Westin Resort Costa Navarino, where the awards ceremony took place, visitors had the chance to admire the unique booths of SportAdore, the exclusive distributor of Luanvi in Greece, and Kois Optics. Similarly, at the innovative Miele Open House, high-quality devices featuring advanced technology and premium design were showcased. Guests were impressed by the innovative wine cooler, which preserves wines at the ideal temperature and complements any interior space and décor.

During the awards ceremony, attendees were served at two Bombay Sapphire bars, sampled fine wine varieties from Alpha Estate using Miele’s wine cooler, and stayed hydrated with Vikos Natural Mineral Water. Miele offered a unique experience at Navarino Challenge, with guests actively participating in its photo booth, a fun activity for everyone that helped keep their memories alive.  

The schedule also featured side activities, including:

• A screening of the documentary “The Secrets of Olympus” with Mike Styllas.

Unique historical sites in the Municipality of Pylos-Nestor were highlighted through the following activities:

As part of this year’s event, the MOTODYNAMICS Group donated multifunctional devices and computers to the Municipality of Pylos-Nestor. Similarly, Navarino Challenge donated sports equipment to the Municipality of Pylos-Nestor and products not used in the event to the non-profit organization Humanity Greece.

Additionally, the annual charity initiative “Sharing is Caring” kicked off this weekend at the registration area at The Westin Resort Costa Navarino. Visitors had the opportunity to admire Trace 'n Chase’s exhibition items, which contribute to the auctions for the good cause of “Sharing is Caring”. Thanks to the Sports Memorabilia Partner, Trace ‘n Chase, the first 5,500 euros has already been raised, which will be distributed equally to the non-profit organizations supported by the event this year. The charity auction will continue online on the event’s website in the coming weeks.

Gifts for Participants

Navarino Challenge is known for offering the most generous participant packages and gifts. Those who completed the Half Marathon powered by The North Face received a premium The North Face thermos as a gift. Similarly, those who finished the 5km race powered by Miele were awarded a unique Miele thermos.

All participants received the official technical T-shirt of the event, designed by the top apparel company Luanvi. The shirt features an olive tree design, a sacred symbol of growth, fertility, and renewal, representing prosperity, abundance, positive energy, and good fortune.

In addition to the t-shirt, all participants were gifted a Luanvi bag, products from Knorr, KORRES, Navarino Icons, Messinian Spa, and Vlaha, along with a free pet insurance policy courtesy of wedo.insure, the Official Insurance Partner of the event. Vikos, a brand known for supporting sports events that promote fair play and competition, served as the Official Water, providing Vikos natural mineral water and Vikos mineral-based soft drinks.

Basketball participants played with the event’s Official Basketball Wilson, and both basketball and football players received collectible gifts from Trace ‘n Chase.  

Selected guests of the event received gifts from the company Silk Gonos.

During the three days, participants took advantage of the offer of hoper, the company that has brought scheduled helicopter flights to Greece and participated for the first time as the Official Helicopter Partner of Navarino Challenge. hoper rewrites the rules of transportation in Greece, bringing destinations closer than ever. As part of this year's event, the innovative company held a unique competition to gift a free flight to one lucky person who would choose to fly over Tzia, Sifnos or Tinos. At the same time, selected guests of the organization had the pleasure of living the comfort and exceptional experience of flying with hopper to and from Navarino Challenge.

The value of volunteering  

The volunteers of Athens University of Economics and Business offered extreme support to the cleaning of Gialova beach but also to the running activities, where they encouraged the runners and assisted at the water stations. The organization could not have been implemented without the exceptional contribution of the dynamic team of Humanity Greece who supported the registration services of the running races with human resources. The Athens Medical Group supported the running activities as a Medical Partner, while the contribution of the Hellenic Rescue Team - Messinia Prefecture Branch, who helped in the running races of Navarino Challenge, was of key importance. 

Survey on Greek sports tourism

The event is conducting a survey on the impact of sports tourism for yet another year in collaboration with Deree - The American College of Greece, the findings of which will be presented in the coming months.

Athletes and ambassadors of the event moved safely, with the renewed car fleet of SIXT, a member of the MOTODYNAMICS Group and Premium Mobility Partner of the Navarino Challenge 2024. At Costa Navarino, participants had the opportunity to admire the new purely electric Porsche Macan recently revealed for the first time by  MOTODYNAMICS Group.   

All transfers of products and equipment were made with the safety of Pilia Express, while several participants were transferred by Messinia Transfer of Dimitris Lappas. 

Platinum Sponsor: Miele
Gold Sponsor: MOTODYNAMICS Group
Official Hospitality Sponsors: Costa Navarino, W Costa Navarino, The Westin Resort Costa Navarin
Silver Sponsors: Knorr, The North Face
Strategic Healthcare Sponsor: Novo Nordisk
Official Water: Vikos Natural Mineral Water
Official Helicopter Partner: hoper
Official Sports Supplier: Luanvi
Bronze Sponsors: KORRES, Trace 'n Chase, Pilia Express
Premium Mobility Partner: SIXT, member of the MOTODYNAMICS Group
Authentic Flavor Partner: Navarino Icons
Navarino Challenge Partners: Messinian Nest, Pylos-Nestor Municipality, Bombay Sapphire, Poseidonia Restaurant, Karalis Beach Hotel, Karalis City Hotel & Spa
Official Optics Partner: Kois Optics
Official Insurance Partner: wedo.insure
Supporters: Alpha Estate, Vlaha, Messinian Spa, Elite Boats, Zoe Resort, Silk Gonos
Premium TV Partner: SKAI
Premium Media Partner: Liquid Media
Medical Partner: Athens Medical Group
Sustainability Partner: π³ = Plastic Pollution Prevention
Educational Partner: Athens University of Economics and Business
Official Basketball: Wilson
Assisted by: Vita N Travel, Pylos Tourist Development Association, Lacoste, Rania’s Flower, Messinia Transfer, Humanity Greece
Athletic Partners: Angelic Yoga Arts, F45 Barrio Salamanca, Falcons Football Academy, FitnessArt, Free Movement Skateboarding, Gymnastics Stars, Joint Athens, Moraitis Watersports, Mouratoglou Tennis Center Costa Navarino, Navarino Golf Academy, Navarino Outdoors, Pilates by Mandy, Red Swim Academy, Swim O’ Clock, Triantafyllidis Beach Arena 

Navarino Challenge was held under the auspices of the Ministry of Tourism, the Greek National Tourism Organization, and the Peloponnese Region. All running events were co-organized with the Messiniakos Gymnastics Club and SEGAS Peloponnese. The organization and sports production was managed by ActiveMedia Group.  

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