Panagiotis Fasoulas calls for immediate elections and reforms in Greek basketball federation

Former basketball player Panagiotis Fasoulas has launched a sharp critique of the current management of the Hellenic Basketball Federation (EOK) following a major scandal that led to the imprisonment of the federation's president, Vangelis Liolios, and his associates. In recent statements, Fasoulas confirmed his intention to run for the federation's presidency, citing the current leadership's failure to call for elections within the legally stipulated 25-day period, with the current schedule delayed to 52 days.

Fasoulas has further alleged that federation officials are pressuring referees to coerce clubs into surrendering their electronic voting credentials, threatening them with professional ruin. He claims that previous electronic elections were manipulated through a controlled network of referees and staff. Additionally, he raised concerns regarding the financial status of the federation, highlighting unpaid wages to employees at the associations and the federation itself.

Demanding an investigation into the two most recent electoral processes, Fasoulas has called for the resignation of current officials, arguing that the system remains broken. Reports indicate that some federation representatives are currently assuring officials that Liolios will be released in ten days, claiming that the current operational status will continue unchanged despite the ongoing legal proceedings.