The leading sports tourism event in Greece, the Navarino Challenge, returns refreshed for 11the year, at 13-15 October 2023 in Costa Navarino and Pylos. With the message “sport unites”, brings young people and amateurs close to healthy sports again Olympians and top names, presenting over 40 sports activities in hotels W Costa Navarino and The Westin Resort Costa Navarino.
Football Clinics with the Legend of Greek Football
The Navarino Challenge welcomes for the first time in the event, the legend of Greek football and European champion with the national team at Euro 2004, George Karagounis. The former international midfielder, with a record number of appearances for the Greek national team and appearances for top European clubs such as Inter, Benfica, Fulham, will be this year’s honored person of the event. At the same time, in the context of the Navarino Challenge and under its supervision, they will be held Football Clinics powered by Hellmann‘s, in children aged 13 to 17 years.
Basketball for all ages
This year’s basketball activities will take place with his support Trace ‘n Chase, of Sports Memorabilia Partner of the Navarino Challenge.
More specifically, the established 4on4 basketball tournament and o disabled basketball exhibition game will be “powered by Trace ‘n Chase”but of course the surprises don’t stop here!
All participants, amateurs and VIP guests, will also take part in a super fun and fast “Knock out Challenge” by Trace ‘n Chase, with unique gifts for all contestants.
Action with Pickleball Induction & Game Play
In collaboration with the former international volleyball player and record holder for appearances with the national team, Michalis Triantafyllidis, the Triantafyllidis Beach Arena and Mouratoglou Tennis Center Costa Navarino, the Navarino Challenge presents the fast-growing and beloved sport of its Americans for the first time pickleball in the two new stadiums of the destination.
Tennis & Padel with rich gifts in the Mouratoglou Tennis Center Costa Navarino
Navarino Challenge participants will have the opportunity to attend for free for another year tennis induction powered by Miele which will be done for ages 6 to 9 years old and 10 to 13 years old as well as to participate in tennis tournament Round Robbin men and women powered by Miele, which will be carried out with his support Mouratoglou Tennis Center Costa Navarino under the guidance of top coaches. The program includes one more tennis exhibition match powered by Miele from the champion of Greece in wheelchair tennis and member of the National team George Lazaridis and one tournament padel in the three new stadiums of the destination. For declarations of participation and more information: tennis (at)costanavarino.com
The winners in the padel tournament, will receive rich gifts such as padel rackets and tops from the leading company Dunlop, while the winners of the tennis tournaments will be given rich gift bags and tennis balls, courtesy of the leading sports company Panellinios Now Games, which has over 130 years of history in the field and of course the Drakato family that leads and guides it daily to the top.
Electric bike ride in Flamingos
At the same time, with everyone’s favorite cycling event in Voidokoilia, there will be one for the first time e-bike cycling at flamingos, in the Navarino Bay area always in collaboration with Navarino Outdoors. Fans of outdoor activities will have the opportunity to discover the unique Messinian land, to admire the impressive migratory birds on their way and above all to take care of the environment by leaving behind a zero footprint on their walk.
Beachathlon overlooking the Ionian Sea
The Navarino Challenge continues its successful and entertaining action this year Beachathlon powered by That Gorilla Brand featuring track and field games for parents and children aged 6 to 13 from the Olympic and European Champion Pericles Iakovakis. The action will take place on the unique The Dunes Beach.
Climbing lessons
Another great activity that exercises the whole body and excites the little friends of the Navarino Challenge, are the climbing lessons powered by That Gorilla Brand which will take place again this year at the indoor climbing route Navarino Rocks with his support Navarino Outdoors.
Gymnastics with him Dimitris Baby
In collaboration with the leading physical education teacher Dimitris Moro and FitnessArt, the Navarino Challenge will carry out its actions again this year crossfit, of high intensity training and his spinning challenge powered by Vetch, taking care of the muscle strengthening of the participants. At the same time, his action will be implemented F45 Barrio Salamanca Heavy Cardio Workout from the dynamic team of F45 together with Dimitris Moros.
Sunset Beach Pilates by Mantis Persaki
The favorite physical education teacher Mantis Persakis takes action again this year by presenting for the first time the Sunset Beach Pilates, which increases flexibility, strength and muscular endurance, at the beach W Costa Navarino. Also, this year’s program includes Pilates in the The Westin Resort Costa Navarino.
Sunset Beach Yoga
The Yoga action that improves flexibility and mental health, will be held this year from Angelic Yoga Arts and will include the Sunset Beach Yoga powered by Messinian Spa on his beach W Costa Navarino and Yoga powered by Messinian Spa in the The Westin Resort Costa Navarino.
See it here teaser video of the organization: https://youtu.be/oFjbd–zWD8
Register for the run
For first time in the history of the organization, it will be held marathon, Navarino Challenge Marathon by That Gorilla Brand, with the participation of the Greek-American ambassador of Greek tourism and ultramarathon running Konstantinou Karnazis. Also, runners will be able to alternatively run him half marathon, Navarino Challenge Half Marathon by That Gorilla Brand crossing Voidokilia, to choose the enchanting route next to the sea of 10 km., or the route of 5km powered by Miele, among olive trees hundreds of years old, which they can follow even with a brisk walk. One will be held on the same day 1km route, for young people aged 10-14 powered by Europa and one route 1 km for children up to 9 years old powered by Vetch.
Register now through the special form available below link. The children’s race is held free of charge. All road races will be held in co-organization with Messinian Gymnastic Association and EAS SEGAS, Peloponnese Region.
We are running for a good cause
All revenue from his fight Marathon as well as the 50% of revenue from all other running routes will be given, through the initiative “That Gorilla Brand’s Adventures For A Cause” of Grand Sponsor That Gorilla Brand, of the largest lifestyle brand in the world that concerns the protection of the mountain gorilla, to improve sanitation facilities in Uganda.
Book your accommodation package now
Enjoy three days filled with outdoor wellness activities for young and old. Get the complete package of sporting activities, including breakfast, and live the unique sporting experience of the year. For more information about the accommodation packages to full of energy W Costa Navarino and in luxury The Westin Resort Costa Navarino you can send your email to booking(at)navarinochallenge.com or call it Vita N Travel at +30 210 3249070. See here the packages.
Grand Sponsor of the organization is the That Gorilla Brand.
Official Sponsor is Miele.
Official Supporters are the Europa, Knorr, Hellmann’s, The Vegetarian Butcher.
Strategic Healthcare Sponsor is Novo Nordisk.
Official Water it’s the Vikos Natural Mineral Water.
Official Sports Equipment Supplier is Luanvi.
Premium Mobility Partner of the organization is SIXTY, member of the Group MOTODYNAMICS.
Official Hosting Sponsors is Costa Navarino and the hotels W Costa Navarino, The Westin Resort Costa Navarino and The Romanos, a Luxury Collection Resort.
Partners of the Navarino Challenge are the Poseidonia Restaurant, Karalis Beach Hotel, Pilia ExpressMunicipality of Pylos-Nestoros, Phew, Karalis City Hotel & Spa and Zoe Seaside Resort.
Sports Memorabilia Partner is Trace ‘n Chase.
Official Optics Partner of the organization are the Kois Optics.
Official Beauty Partner is Messinian Spa.
Premium TV Partner is the SKY.
Premium Media Partner is Liquid Media.
Educational Partner it’s the Deree – American College of Greece.
Athletes Collaborators of the Navarino Challenge are the Angelic Yoga Arts, FitnessArt, F45 Barrio Salamanca, Moraitis Watersports, Mouratoglou Tennis Center – Costa Navarino, Navarino Golf Academy, Navarino Outdoors, Pilates by Mandy, Red Swim Academy, Swim O’ Clock, Triantafyllidis Beach Arena.
Helpers of the Navarino Challenge are the Vita N TravelAssociation of Pylos Tourism Development Businesses.
Discount Partners are the Anazoe Spa, Away Spa, Mouratoglou Tennis Center Costa Navarino, Panellinios Agora Games.
The Navarino Challenge takes place under the auspices of the Ministry of Tourism and the Hellenic Tourism Organization.
The organization has been included in the Greek actions of the program #BeactiveHellas 2023 of the European Commission and is under auspices of the General Secretariat of Sports.
The organization and sports production has been undertaken by ActiveMedia Group.
More information on additional activities will be announced in the coming weeks.
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