Vangelis Liolios reflects on five years as Hellenic Basketball Federation president

Vangelis Liolios, President of the Hellenic Basketball Federation (EOK), held a press conference on September 16, 2026, to mark the completion of his five-year tenure. During the session, he addressed the performance of the women's national team and acknowledged recent struggles during the qualification windows, accepting personal responsibility for administrative shortcomings.

Liolios openly discussed his decision-making process, admitting to making human errors regarding staff selections and strategy. A notable point of reflection was his early tenure in 2021, where he reiterated his high regard for Vassilis Spanoulis, noting that despite potential strategic critiques of his past personnel decisions, his respect for Spanoulis remains absolute due to his immense dedication to the national team.

Looking ahead, Liolios expressed optimism regarding the women's team prospects for future tournaments. He emphasized that setbacks, such as the missed EuroBasket qualification, serve as motivation for improvement. He remains confident that the federation will secure a spot in the upcoming World Cup, maintaining that Greek teams often succeed when faced with adversity.