G.S. Iraklis Thessaloniki

Gymnasticos Syllogos Thessalonikis "Iraklis" (Greek: Γυμναστικός Σύλλογος Θεσσαλονίκης «ο Ηρακλής», English: Thessaloniki Gymnastics Club "Heracles"), commonly referred to as Iraklis Thessaloniki, 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.[1]

"Iraklis" redirects here. For other uses, see Iraklis (disambiguation).
G.S. Iraklis Thessaloniki
Full nameGymnasticos Syllogos Thessalonikis "Iraklis"
(Thessaloniki Gymnastics Club "Heracles")
Nicknames
  • Γηραιός / Gireos (The elder)
Founded1899, as Omilos Filomouson
29 November 1908 as Macedonikos Gymnasticos Syllogos
Colours    Blue, White
PresidentGreece Fotis Theos
Websitehttps://iraklis.blue
Departments of G.S. Iraklis Thessaloniki
Association
Football
(Men's)		Basketball
(Men's)		Basketball
(Women's)
Volleyball
(Men's)		Volleyball
(Women's)		Water Polo
(Men's)
Water Polo
(Women's)		Rugby
(Men's)		Rugby
(Women's)
AthleticsSwimmingSynchronized
Swimming
DivingFencingJudo
KarateJiu JitsuPankration
Open Water
Swimming		Marathon
Swimming		Long-distance
Swimming

G.S. Iraklis Thessaloniki 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.[1]

Departments
Omilos Filomouson football team, 1905
Statue of Jerzy Iwanow-Szajnowicz in Thessaloniki. Athlete of Iraklis and member of the Greek resistance during the WWII, was executed by the Nazis in 1943

G.S. Iraklis Thessaloniki is considered one of the most historical and important Greek sport clubs and maintains departments in many sports, including:[2]

Former Departments
  • G.S. Iraklis Thessaloniki (Handball) (founded in 1994) - Handball
  • G.S. Iraklis Thessaloniki (Ice Hockey) (founded in 2008) - Ice hockey
  • G.S. Iraklis Thessaloniki (Roller in-line hockey) (founded in 2008) - Roller in-line hockey
  • G.S. Iraklis Thessaloniki (Freestyle Wrestling) (founded in 1967) - Freestyle wrestling
  • G.S. Iraklis Thessaloniki (Boxing) (founded in 1965) - Boxing
  • G.S. Iraklis Thessaloniki (Weightlifting) (founded in 1967) - Weightlifting
  • G.S. Iraklis Thessaloniki (Cycling) (founded in 1972) - Cycling
  • G.S. Iraklis Thessaloniki (Table Tennis) - Table tennis
  • G.S. Iraklis Thessaloniki (Cricket) - Cricket

Honours
Farnese Hercules, emblem of the club

Football[3]

Men

Women

Men

Αthletics[3]
Voula Patoulidou

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

Men

Women
  • Greek Championship Rugby Sevens: 1
    • 2014

Men
  • Greek Épée team championship: 1
    • 1983

Women
  • Greek Foil team championship: 1
    • 1978

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

European honours of G.S. Iraklis Thessaloniki[3]
Season Men's Association Football Men's Basketball Men's Volleyball
1984–1985 Balkans Cup
Winner
1994–1995 FIBA Saporta Cup
Semi-finals
1996–1997 FIBA Saporta Cup
Semi-finals
2001–2002 CEV Champions League
3rd place
2003–2004 CEV Champions League
4th place
2004-2005 CEV Champions League
2nd place
2005-2006 CEV Champions League
2nd place
2008-2009 CEV Champions League
2nd place

Notable supporters

References
  1. "Ιστορία - Γ.Σ. Ηρακλής". Γ.Σ. Ηρακλής - Επίσημο site του ερασιτέχνη Ηρακλή. Retrieved 2023-05-12.
  2. "Αρχική - Γ.Σ. Ηρακλής". Γ.Σ. Ηρακλής - Επίσημο site του ερασιτέχνη Ηρακλή. Retrieved 2023-05-12.
  3. "Τίτλοι - Γ.Σ. Ηρακλής". Γ.Σ. Ηρακλής - Επίσημο site του ερασιτέχνη Ηρακλή. Retrieved 2023-05-12.
  4. "Κράβαρικ : Γριές είμαστε, εκεί θα πεθάνουμε !". iraklis1908.gr.
  5. "Ηρακλειδέας ο Δημήτρης Βεργίνης, φανατική "κυανόλευκη" και η σύζυγός του, Ελεάννα Παπαϊωάννου". bluearena.gr.

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