“Today was a first, big, very brave step for fan violence,” says Avgenakis

The Deputy Minister of Sports, Lefteris Avgenakis, spoke about the realization of a first, big, very brave step, after the completion of the long meeting – consultation with all involved (parties, institutions and sports family – Federations, Leagues, teams, athletes and Fan Clubs) to deal with “fan violence” and the additional Government legislative initiatives announced recently.

The statement of the Deputy Minister of Sports, Lefteris Avgenakis:

“Many hours of substantive, real discussion with all those involved in the issue of ‘fan violence’ and the Government’s additional legislative initiatives to address it. To agree, to disagree but not to leave the table of dialogue.

The horrific event of Alkis’s death, brought us all closer and accelerated the processes, I felt it very strongly today.

It can not go unnoticed that almost all the legitimate Fan Clubs were represented in today’s debate – consultation, who said really very interesting thoughts and reflections.

We made it clear for the umpteenth time, I do it again: We do not bag anyone. Another is the Organized and legal Fan Clubs, which really offer a nice atmosphere, a field of participation, satisfaction and joy to their members and another the hooligans. Another is the gangs and the so-called “Clubs”, which of course we do not recognize and the Police do well and control.

We renewed for the coming days the appointment with the representatives of the legal Clubs, for the continuation of the consultation on individual issues. The attempt was successful, as they themselves admitted that an attempt had been made some time ago to meet, but they could not reach an agreement and agree with each other, so that appointment never took place. Today things are much more mature after today’s debate.

It is the first time that all those involved (Government, parties, institutions & sports family -Federations, Leagues, teams, athletes and Fan Clubs) were at the same table and I am glad. I have learned in my life to work, to persevere and to see the goal and not just the problem.

All problems have solutions as long as you really want it, there is a mood, despite the normal different perspectives and disagreements.

Today was a first, big, very brave step.

“Fan violence affects us all and will only be dealt with when all those involved become active and act in a coordinated manner.”

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