G.S. Iraklis Thessaloniki (men's volleyball)
volleyball team in Greece
G.S. Iraklis Thessalonikis, also known as Iraklis NEW PALLET after its title sponsor, is a volleyball team based in Thessaloniki, Macedonia, Greece. Founded in 1921, it serves as the men's volleyball section of the multisports club of G.S. Iraklis Thessalonikis. The team's colors are blue and white. They play their home matches at Katsaneio Indoor Hall. As of 2022, the team competes in the second–tier Greek Pre League.
The team has evolved into one best teams in Greece, as they have won the Greek Championship 5 times (2002, 2005, 2007, 2008, 2012) and reached the final of the CEV Champions League 3 times (2005, 2006, 2009).
History
Iraklis was one of the first Greek clubs which encouraged volleyball before World War II. After the war, they were always among the top teams in Greece. The first national championship was played in 1968 and Iraklis was also able to contribute to the National Teams with plenty of players. During the 1970s, Iraklis participated twice in the championship finals, due to the contribution of Nikos Antoniadis. In 1987, 1989 and 1992 Iraklis made it to the European Cup and in 1997 came the outburst of the team.
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