Apollon Kalamarias
Apollon Kalamarias (Greek: Απόλλων Καλαμαριάς) is a Greek sports club from Kalamaria, a suburb of Thessaloniki. It was founded in 1926. The club is named after Apollo, the mythical Greek god and its colors are red and black.
| Full name | Μορφωτικός Γυμναστικός Σύλλογος Απόλλων Καλαμαριάς Morfotikos Gymnastikos Syllogos Apollon Kalamarias |
|---|---|
| Nickname | Rossoneri |
| Founded | 1926 |
| Colours | Red and Black |
| Website | Club website |
History
When thousands of Pontic Greek refugees settled in and around Thessaloniki after the Greco-Turkish War and the subsequent population exchange, a group of them formed a musical club to continue their local traditions. The club's first emblem was the image of ancient Olympian god Apollo, Greek God of music and poetry.
Growing in popularity amongst the inhabitants of Kalamaria, the club soon expanded with a theatrical department, and later, a sports department. It was around this time the club colors were chosen - red, and black.
Departments
- Apollon Kalamarias F.C., football team
- Apollon Kalamarias V.C., volleyball team
- Apollon Kalamarias B.C., basketball team
- Apollon Kalamarias women's basketball, basketball women team
Titles
- EPSM Championship
- Winners (2): 1958, 1976
- Second Division
- Winners (3): 1972–73, 1982–83, 1991–92
- Third Division
- Winners (4): 1975-1976, 1979-1980, 2012–2013, 2016-2017
- Greek basketball women's Championship
- Winner (2): 1974, 1992
- Greek basketball women's cup
- Winner (1): 1997
- Apollon Kalamarias V.C.
- Greek Volleyball League Cup
- Runners-up (1): 2012
External links
- Apollon Kalamarias Official site