Greek Sports Minister addresses crisis in basketball federation

On October 24, 2026, Greek Minister of Sports Giannis Vroutsis addressed the ongoing turmoil within the Greek basketball community and the Hellenic Basketball Federation (EOK). In a statement to ERT, the Minister expressed significant concern over current events, describing them as a "wound" that is poisoning the broader athletic landscape in Greece. While the government remains committed to respecting the self-governance of sports federations, Vroutsis emphasized the state's obligation to intervene when institutional integrity is at stake.

The situation involves serious legal allegations that are currently under judicial review. While the Minister acknowledged the presumption of innocence for those involved in the ongoing legal proceedings, he stressed that the ministry will provide guidance to ensure that the future of the sport is built upon transparency and accountability. The Ministry of Sports is now working to establish a new institutional framework to restore public trust and ensure that basketball operations are fully cleaned up following the revelations.

The government claims that its reaction was swift once the initial evidence emerged. As the legal process continues, the focus remains on closing this chapter of instability and implementing measures to stabilize the federation's administration moving forward.