Olympiacos basketball team visits Cypriot President Christodoulides

On Friday, September 11, 2026, the Greek basketball team Olympiacos Piraeus visited the Presidential Palace in Nicosia to meet with the President of the Republic of Cyprus, Nikos Christodoulides. The reception, which took place at 10:30 a.m., honored the team's recent successes, including winning the EuroLeague and the Greek championship. During the meeting, General Manager Nikos Lepeniotis and coach Giorgos Bartzokas presented the President with commemorative gifts, including signed team jerseys. President Christodoulides openly expressed his support for the team, humorously identifying himself as a proud fan.

The team's visit to Cyprus is part of their participation in the international basketball tournament "Neofytos Chandriotis," held at the Tassos Papadopoulos–Eleftheria stadium in Nicosia. The tournament, scheduled for September 11 and 13, features top-tier European teams, including Maccabi Tel Aviv, Red Star Belgrade, and Aris Thessaloniki. This event offers local fans the opportunity to watch high-level basketball matches throughout the weekend.

Following the presidential reception, the tournament commenced with matches involving all participating clubs. Olympiacos is set to compete against Red Star on the evening of September 11 and against Maccabi Tel Aviv on September 13, as part of a series of events highlighting the continued growth of basketball in Cyprus.