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{{Infobox sports club
{{Infobox sports club
| name = G.S. Iraklis Thessaloniki
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| website = https://iraklis.club
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| president = Efraim Kyrizidis
| president = Efraim Kyrizidis
| titles =
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{{Departments of G.S. Iraklis Thessaloniki}}
{{Departments of G.S. Iraklis Thessaloniki}}

'''Gymnasticos Syllogos Thessalonikis "Iraklis"''' ({{lang-el|Γυμναστικός Σύλλογος Θεσσαλονίκης «ο Ηρακλής»}}, {{lang-en|Thessaloniki Gymnastics Club "Heracles"}}), commonly referred to as '''Iraklis Thessaloniki''', is a [[Greece|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 [[myth]]ical [[Greeks|Greek]] demigod. Their colours are [[blue]] or [[cyan]] and [[white]], inspired by the [[Flag of Greece|Greek flag]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Ιστορία - Γ.Σ. Ηρακλής |url=https://iraklis.blue/history/ |access-date=2023-05-12 |website=Γ.Σ. Ηρακλής - Επίσημο site του ερασιτέχνη Ηρακλή |language=en-US}}</ref>
'''Gymnasticos Syllogos Thessalonikis "Iraklis"''' ({{lang-el|Γυμναστικός Σύλλογος Θεσσαλονίκης «ο Ηρακλής»}}, {{lang-en|Thessaloniki Gymnastics Club "Heracles"}}), commonly referred to as '''Iraklis Thessaloniki''', is a [[Greece|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 [[myth]]ical [[Greeks|Greek]] demigod. Their colours are [[blue]] or [[cyan]] and [[white]], inspired by the [[Flag of Greece|Greek flag]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Ιστορία - Γ.Σ. Ηρακλής |url=https://iraklis.blue/history/ |access-date=2023-05-12 |website=Γ.Σ. Ηρακλής - Επίσημο site του ερασιτέχνη Ηρακλή |language=en-US}}</ref>


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 Empire|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.<ref name=":0" />
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 Empire|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.<ref name=":0" />
==Departments==
== Departments ==
[[File:Omada filomouswn 1905.jpg|thumb|200px|''Omilos Filomouson'' football team, 1905]]
[[File:Omada filomouswn 1905.jpg|thumb|200px|''Omilos Filomouson'' football team, 1905]]
[[File:Statue of Szajnowicz Iwanow.JPG|thumb|160px|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]]
[[File:Statue of Szajnowicz Iwanow.JPG|thumb|160px|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]]
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* G.S. Iraklis Thessaloniki (Cricket) - [[Cricket]]
* G.S. Iraklis Thessaloniki (Cricket) - [[Cricket]]


==Honours==
== Honours ==
[[File:Hercule Farnèse (musée archéologique de Naples) (8310009883).jpg|thumb|200px|[[Farnese Hercules]], emblem of the club]]
[[File:Hercule Farnèse (musée archéologique de Naples) (8310009883).jpg|thumb|200px|[[Farnese Hercules]], emblem of the club]]
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===[[Iraklis F.C. (Thessaloniki)|Football]]===


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=== [[Iraklis F.C. (Thessaloniki)|Football]] ===
Source:<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |title=Τίτλοι - Γ.Σ. Ηρακλής |url=https://iraklis.blue/titloi/ |access-date=2023-05-12 |website=Γ.Σ. Ηρακλής - Επίσημο site του ερασιτέχνη Ηρακλή |language=en-US}}</ref>
Source:<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |title=Τίτλοι - Γ.Σ. Ηρακλής |url=https://iraklis.blue/titloi/ |access-date=2023-05-12 |website=Γ.Σ. Ηρακλής - Επίσημο site του ερασιτέχνη Ηρακλή |language=en-US}}</ref>


*'''[[Greek Football Cup|Greek Cup]]: 1'''
* '''[[Greek Football Cup|Greek Cup]]: 1'''
**[[1975–76 Greek Football Cup|1976]]
** [[1975–76 Greek Football Cup|1976]]
*'''[[Balkans Cup]]: 1'''
* '''[[Balkans Cup]]: 1'''
**[[1984–85 Balkans Cup|1985]]
** [[1984–85 Balkans Cup|1985]]

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===Basketball===


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=== Basketball ===
Source:<ref name=":1" />
Source:<ref name=":1" />


==== [[G.S. Iraklis Thessaloniki (Men's Basketball)|Men]] ====
==== [[G.S. Iraklis Thessaloniki (Men's Basketball)|Men]] ====
*'''[[Greek Basket League|Greek Championships]]: 2'''
* '''[[Greek Basket League|Greek Championships]]: 2'''
**1928, 1935
** 1928, 1935


==== [[G.S. Iraklis Thessaloniki (Women's Basketball)|Women]] ====
==== [[G.S. Iraklis Thessaloniki (Women's Basketball)|Women]] ====
*'''[[Greek Women's Basketball League|Greek Championships]]: 4'''
* '''[[Greek Women's Basketball League|Greek Championships]]: 4'''
**1967, 1968, 1971, 1972
** 1967, 1968, 1971, 1972

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===Volleyball===


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=== Volleyball ===
Source:<ref name=":1" />
Source:<ref name=":1" />


==== [[G.S. Iraklis Thessaloniki (men's volleyball)|Men]] ====
==== [[G.S. Iraklis Thessaloniki (men's volleyball)|Men]] ====
*'''[[A1 Ethniki Volleyball|Greek Championships]]''': '''5'''
* '''[[A1 Ethniki Volleyball|Greek Championships]]''': '''5'''
**2002, 2005, 2007, 2008, 2012
** 2002, 2005, 2007, 2008, 2012
*'''[[Greek Volleyball Cup|Greek Cups]]''': '''6'''
* '''[[Greek Volleyball Cup|Greek Cups]]''': '''6'''
**2000, 2002, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2012
** 2000, 2002, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2012
*'''[[Greek Volleyball Super Cup|Greek Super Cups]]''': '''4'''
* '''[[Greek Volleyball Super Cup|Greek Super Cups]]''': '''4'''
**2004, 2005, 2007, 2008
** 2004, 2005, 2007, 2008
*'''[[Greek Volleyball League Cup|Greek Cup A1 Ethniki]]''': '''1'''
* '''[[Greek Volleyball League Cup|Greek Cup A1 Ethniki]]''': '''1'''
**1999
** 1999

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=== Αthletics ===
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Source:<ref name=":1" />


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===Αthletics===
[[File:Voula Patoulidou.JPG|thumb|120px|[[Voula Patoulidou]]]]
[[File:Voula Patoulidou.JPG|thumb|120px|[[Voula Patoulidou]]]]

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Source:<ref name=":1" />


==== Men ====
==== Men ====
*'''Greek Championships''': 6
* '''Greek Championships''': 6
**1975, 1976, 1979, 1984, 1985, 1986
** 1975, 1976, 1979, 1984, 1985, 1986
*'''Greek Cups''': 2
* '''Greek Cups''': 2
**1979, 1990
** 1979, 1990


==== Women ====
==== Women ====
*'''Greek Championships''': 1
* '''Greek Championships''': 1
**1991
** 1991
*'''Greek Cross Country Championships''': 6
* '''Greek Cross Country Championships''': 6
**1967, 1981, 1990, 1991, 1992, 2009
** 1967, 1981, 1990, 1991, 1992, 2009
*'''Greek Cups''': 3
* '''Greek Cups''': 3
**1989, 1990, 1991
** 1989, 1990, 1991

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===[[G.S. Iraklis Thessaloniki (Rugby)|Rugby]]===


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=== [[G.S. Iraklis Thessaloniki (Rugby)|Rugby]] ===
Source:<ref name=":1" />
Source:<ref name=":1" />


==== Men ====
==== Men ====
*'''[[Greek Championship Rugby Union]]''': 1
* '''[[Greek Championship Rugby Union]]''': 1
**2013
** 2013
* Greek Championship Rugby Sevens: 2
* Greek Championship Rugby Sevens: 2
** 2013, 2014
** 2013, 2014


==== Women ====
==== Women ====
* Greek Championship Rugby Sevens: 1
* Greek Championship Rugby Sevens: 2
** 2014
** 2014, 2024

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===Fencing===


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=== Fencing ===
Source:<ref name=":1" />
Source:<ref name=":1" />


==== Men ====
==== Men ====
*'''Greek Épée team championship''': 1
* '''Greek Épée team championship''': 1
**1983
** 1983


==== Women ====
==== Women ====
*'''Greek Foil team championship''': 1
* '''Greek Foil team championship''': 1
**1978
** 1978

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===Freestyle wrestling===


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=== Freestyle wrestling ===
Source:<ref name=":1" />
Source:<ref name=":1" />


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


== European honours of G.S. Iraklis Thessaloniki ==
== European honours of G.S. Iraklis Thessaloniki ==
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center"
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center"
|-
|-
!|Season
! Season
!|[[Iraklis F.C. (Thessaloniki)|Men's Association Football]]
! [[Iraklis F.C. (Thessaloniki)|Men's Association Football]]
!|[[G.S. Iraklis Thessaloniki (Men's Basketball)|Men's Basketball]]
! [[G.S. Iraklis Thessaloniki (Men's Basketball)|Men's Basketball]]
!|[[G.S. Iraklis Thessaloniki (men's volleyball)|Men's Volleyball]]
! [[G.S. Iraklis Thessaloniki (men's volleyball)|Men's Volleyball]]
|-
|-
| '''1984–1985'''
| '''1984–1985'''
|bgcolor= gold| [[Balkans Cup]]<br> '''[[1984–85 Balkans Cup|Winner]]'''
| bgcolor= gold| [[Balkans Cup]]<br> '''[[1984–85 Balkans Cup|Winner]]'''
|
|
|
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| '''1994–1995'''
| '''1994–1995'''
|
|
|bgcolor= LemonChiffon| [[FIBA Saporta Cup]]<br> [[1994–95 FIBA European Cup|Semi-finals]]
| bgcolor= LemonChiffon| [[FIBA Saporta Cup]]<br> [[1994–95 FIBA European Cup|Semi-finals]]
|
|
|-
|-
| '''1996–1997'''
| '''1996–1997'''
|
|
|bgcolor= LemonChiffon| [[FIBA Saporta Cup]]<br>[[1996–97 FIBA EuroCup|Semi-finals]]
| bgcolor= LemonChiffon| [[FIBA Saporta Cup]]<br>[[1996–97 FIBA EuroCup|Semi-finals]]
|
|
|-
|-
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|
|
|
|bgcolor= silver| [[CEV Champions League]]<br>[[2004–05 CEV Champions League|2nd place]]
| bgcolor= silver| [[CEV Champions League]]<br>[[2004–05 CEV Champions League|2nd place]]
|-
|-
| '''2005–2006'''
| '''2005–2006'''
|
|
|
|
|bgcolor= silver| [[CEV Champions League]]<br>[[2005–06 CEV Champions League|2nd place]]
| bgcolor= silver| [[CEV Champions League]]<br>[[2005–06 CEV Champions League|2nd place]]
|-
|-
| '''2008–2009'''
| '''2008–2009'''
|
|
|
|
|bgcolor= silver| [[CEV Champions League]]<br>[[2008–09 CEV Champions League|2nd place]]
| bgcolor= silver| [[CEV Champions League]]<br>[[2008–09 CEV Champions League|2nd place]]
|}
|}


== Notable supporters ==
== Notable supporters ==
*[[Grigoris Arnaoutoglou]], TV presenter
* [[Grigoris Arnaoutoglou]], TV presenter
*Thodoris Atheridis, actor
* Thodoris Atheridis, actor
*[[Nikos Chatzivrettas]], basketball player, former Iraklis player<ref>{{Cite web |title=Kαι ο Νίκος Χατζηβρέττας δίπλα στην ομάδα! |url=https://bluearena.gr/blog/2023/10/25/kai-o-nikos-chatzivrettas-dipla-stin-omada-pic/|website=bluearena.gr|language= }}</ref>
* [[Nikos Chatzivrettas]], basketball player, former Iraklis player<ref>{{Cite web |title=Kαι ο Νίκος Χατζηβρέττας δίπλα στην ομάδα! |url=https://bluearena.gr/blog/2023/10/25/kai-o-nikos-chatzivrettas-dipla-stin-omada-pic/|website=bluearena.gr|language= }}</ref>
*Athanasios Giannousis, former [[List of mayors of Thessaloniki|Mayor of Thessaloniki]]
* Athanasios Giannousis, former [[List of mayors of Thessaloniki|Mayor of Thessaloniki]]
*[[Konstantinos Karamanlis]], former Prime Minister of [[Greece]]
* [[Konstantinos Karamanlis]], former Prime Minister of [[Greece]]
*[[Georgios Lianis]], former [[Ministry of Culture and Sports (Greece)|Minister of Sports]], politician
* [[Georgios Lianis]], former [[Ministry of Culture and Sports (Greece)|Minister of Sports]], politician
*Georgios Katsanis, former Iraklis athlete, special forces in the 1974 Cyprus war
* Georgios Katsanis, former Iraklis athlete, special forces in the 1974 Cyprus war
*[[Savvas Kofidis]], football player and coach, former Iraklis captain
* [[Savvas Kofidis]], football player and coach, former Iraklis captain
*Nikos Kouvelas, basketball player, former Iraklis player
* Nikos Kouvelas, basketball player, former Iraklis player
*[[Sotiris Kouvelas]], former [[List of mayors of Thessaloniki|Mayor of Thessaloniki]], former MP
* [[Sotiris Kouvelas]], former [[List of mayors of Thessaloniki|Mayor of Thessaloniki]], former MP
*[[Andrej Kravárik]], Slovak volleyball player, Greek champion with Iraklis<ref>{{Cite web |title=Κράβαρικ : Γριές είμαστε, εκεί θα πεθάνουμε !|url=https://www.iraklis1908.gr/2012-03-14-08-40-47/ |website=iraklis1908.gr|language= }}</ref>
* [[Andrej Kravárik]], Slovak volleyball player, Greek champion with Iraklis<ref>{{Cite web |title=Κράβαρικ : Γριές είμαστε, εκεί θα πεθάνουμε !|url=https://www.iraklis1908.gr/2012-03-14-08-40-47/ |website=iraklis1908.gr|language= }}</ref>
*Alekos Leonis, volleyball player and coach, Greek champion with Iraklis<ref>{{Cite web |title=O Αλέκος Λεώνης υπέγραψε διετές συμβόλαιο με τον Ηρακλή και επιστρέφει στην ομάδα της καρδιάς τou|url=https://www.contra.gr/sports/xana-ston-irakli-o-leonis.6856580.html|website=contra.gr|language= }}</ref>
* Alekos Leonis, volleyball player and coach, Greek champion with Iraklis<ref>{{Cite web |title=O Αλέκος Λεώνης υπέγραψε διετές συμβόλαιο με τον Ηρακλή και επιστρέφει στην ομάδα της καρδιάς τou|url=https://www.contra.gr/sports/xana-ston-irakli-o-leonis.6856580.html|website=contra.gr|language= }}</ref>
*Giannis Mangriotis, politician, former Minister of Macedonia-Thrace
* Giannis Mangriotis, politician, former Minister of Macedonia-Thrace
*Theodoros Karaoglou, politician, former MP
* Theodoros Karaoglou, politician, former MP
*[[Lefteris Kakiousis]], basketball player and coach, former Iraklis captain and coach
* [[Lefteris Kakiousis]], basketball player and coach, former Iraklis captain and coach
*[[Konstantinos Kosmopoulos]], former [[List of mayors of Thessaloniki|Mayor of Thessaloniki]]
* [[Konstantinos Kosmopoulos]], former [[List of mayors of Thessaloniki|Mayor of Thessaloniki]]
*Lazaros Kyrizoglou, former Mayor of Ampelokipi, Thessaloniki
* Lazaros Kyrizoglou, former Mayor of Ampelokipi, Thessaloniki
*Theocharis Manavis, former [[List of mayors of Thessaloniki|Mayor of Thessaloniki]]
* Theocharis Manavis, former [[List of mayors of Thessaloniki|Mayor of Thessaloniki]]
*[[Jerzy Iwanow-Szajnowicz]], former Iraklis athlete, saboteur during German Occupation (1941-44)
* [[Jerzy Iwanow-Szajnowicz]], former Iraklis athlete, saboteur during German Occupation (1941-44)
*[[Anastasios Katsabis]], footballer, former Iraklis captain
* [[Anastasios Katsabis]], footballer, former Iraklis captain
*[[Ieroklis Michailidis]], actor
* [[Ieroklis Michailidis]], actor
*[[Georgios Orfanos|Giorgos Orfanos]], former Minister of Sports, politician
* [[Georgios Orfanos|Giorgos Orfanos]], former Minister of Sports, politician
*[[Lazaros Papadopoulos]], basketball player, 2005 European champion, former Iraklis player<ref>[https://www.makthes.gr/iraklis-i-omada-tis-kardias-toys-6047 Papadopoulos: I am Iraklis supporter -makthes.gr]</ref>
* [[Lazaros Papadopoulos]], basketball player, 2005 European champion, former Iraklis player<ref>[https://www.makthes.gr/iraklis-i-omada-tis-kardias-toys-6047 Papadopoulos: I am Iraklis supporter -makthes.gr]</ref>
*Michalis Papadopoulos, former [[List of mayors of Thessaloniki|Mayor of Thessaloniki]]
* Michalis Papadopoulos, former [[List of mayors of Thessaloniki|Mayor of Thessaloniki]]
*[[Daniil Papadopoulos]], football player and coach, former Iraklis captain
* [[Daniil Papadopoulos]], football player and coach, former Iraklis captain
*[[Lakis Papaioannou]], former football player
* [[Lakis Papaioannou]], former football player
*Eleanna Papaioannou, singer
* Eleanna Papaioannou, singer
*[[Antonis Remos]], singer
* [[Antonis Remos]], singer
*Dimitris Starovas, musician, actor
* Dimitris Starovas, musician, actor
*[[Paschalis Terzis]], singer
* [[Paschalis Terzis]], singer
*Polina Trigonidou, model, journalist
* Polina Trigonidou, model, journalist
*[[Fanis Toutziaris]], footballer, former Iraklis player
* [[Fanis Toutziaris]], footballer, former Iraklis player
*[[Dimitrios Verginis|Dimitris Verginis]], basketball player, former Iraklis player<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ηρακλειδέας ο Δημήτρης Βεργίνης, φανατική “κυανόλευκη” και η σύζυγός του, Ελεάννα Παπαϊωάννου|url=https://bluearena.gr/blog/2020/07/24/eleanna-papaioannoy-quot-ego-megalosa-sto-kaytanzogleio-ta-paidia-moy-sto-ivanofeio-quot/ |website=bluearena.gr|language= }}</ref>
* [[Dimitrios Verginis|Dimitris Verginis]], basketball player, former Iraklis player<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ηρακλειδέας ο Δημήτρης Βεργίνης, φανατική “κυανόλευκη” και η σύζυγός του, Ελεάννα Παπαϊωάννου|url=https://bluearena.gr/blog/2020/07/24/eleanna-papaioannoy-quot-ego-megalosa-sto-kaytanzogleio-ta-paidia-moy-sto-ivanofeio-quot/ |website=bluearena.gr|language= }}</ref>


== References ==
== References ==
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== External links ==
== External links ==
* {{Official website|https://iraklis.club|name=G.S. Iraklis Thessalonikis}}
* {{Official website|https://iraklis.club|name=G.S. Iraklis Thessalonikis}}
* {{Official website|https://irastore.iraklis.blue|name=E–Shop of G.S. Iraklis Thessalonikis}}
* {{Official website|https://iraklis-fc.com|name=G.S. Iraklis Thessalonikis (Men's Association Football)}}
* {{Official website|https://iraklis-fc.com|name=G.S. Iraklis Thessalonikis (Men's Association Football)}}
* {{Official website|https://iraklis-bc.gr|name=G.S. Iraklis Thessalonikis (Men's Basketball)}}
* {{Official website|https://iraklis-bc.gr|name=G.S. Iraklis Thessalonikis (Men's Basketball)}}

Revision as of 12:19, 18 July 2024

"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
PresidentEfraim Kyrizidis
Websitehttps://iraklis.club
G.S. Iraklis Thessalonikis sections
Association
Football
(Men's)		Basketball
(Men's)		Basketball
(Women's)
Volleyball
(Men's)		Volleyball
(Women's)		Handball
(Men's)
Water Polo
(Men's)		Water Polo
(Women's)		Rugby
(Men's)
Rugby
(Women's)		AthleticsTable
Tennis
SwimmingSynchronized
Swimming		Diving
Open
Water
Swimming		Long
Distance
Swimming		Marathon
Swimming
FencingJudoJu Jutsu
KaratePankration


Gymnasticos Syllogos Thessalonikis "Iraklis" (Greek: Γυμναστικός Σύλλογος Θεσσαλονίκης «ο Ηρακλής», Template:Lang-en), 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]

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

Source:[3]

Basketball

Source:[3]

Men

Women

Volleyball

Source:[3]

Men

Αthletics

Source:[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

Rugby

Source:[3]

Men

Women

  • Greek Championship Rugby Sevens: 2
    • 2014, 2024

Fencing

Source:[3]

Men

  • Greek Épée team championship: 1
    • 1983

Women

  • Greek Foil team championship: 1
    • 1978

Freestyle wrestling

Source:[3]

Men

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

European honours of G.S. Iraklis Thessaloniki

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. ^ a b "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. ^ a b c d e f g "Τίτλοι - Γ.Σ. Ηρακλής". Γ.Σ. Ηρακλής - Επίσημο site του ερασιτέχνη Ηρακλή. Retrieved 2023-05-12.
  4. ^ "Kαι ο Νίκος Χατζηβρέττας δίπλα στην ομάδα!". bluearena.gr.
  5. ^ "Κράβαρικ : Γριές είμαστε, εκεί θα πεθάνουμε !". iraklis1908.gr.
  6. ^ "O Αλέκος Λεώνης υπέγραψε διετές συμβόλαιο με τον Ηρακλή και επιστρέφει στην ομάδα της καρδιάς τou". contra.gr.
  7. ^ Papadopoulos: I am Iraklis supporter -makthes.gr
  8. ^ "Ηρακλειδέας ο Δημήτρης Βεργίνης, φανατική "κυανόλευκη" και η σύζυγός του, Ελεάννα Παπαϊωάννου". bluearena.gr.
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