Basketball coaching seminar held in Nicosia

A basketball coaching seminar took place on Saturday, September 12, 2026, at the Tassos Papadopoulos-Eleftheria Stadium in Nicosia, Cyprus. The event was held on the sidelines of the Neophytos Chandriotis international basketball tournament, which features teams such as Olympiacos, Aris, Red Star, and Maccabi Tel Aviv.

The seminar saw the participation of 200 Cypriot coaches who attended sessions led by prominent figures including Olympiacos coach Giorgos Bartzokas, Aris coach Vassilis Spanoulis, and Maccabi coach Oded Kattash. Giorgos Bartzokas was accompanied by his staff members Giorgos Bozikas, Stefanos Triantafyllos, and Giannis Kalampokis. The presenters shared their professional philosophies, technical knowledge, and practical experiences with the local coaching community.

The event was organized by the Cyprus Basketball Federation, with President Louis Dimitriou expressing gratitude to the guest speakers and the local attendees for their commitment to professional development. This initiative marks a significant effort to foster growth and knowledge exchange within the Cypriot basketball landscape, with officials highlighting the high attendance as evidence of the local coaches' dedication to continuous improvement.