Kenteris: “I came back because I owe the sport”

The need to return things to the track, which gave him so much, was what brought him Costa Kenteri back to the fore. The gold medalist of Sydney in the 200 meters is now the first vice-president of SEGAS and as he stressed, his goal is to help in the emergence of the next champions.

The interview of Costas Kenteris in APE – BPE in detail:

-Mr. Kenteri, SEGAS renewed its cooperation with OPAP. How important is this for the track and field family?

“It’s very important. It is the most important step we wanted to take in SEGAS. OPAP is the major sponsor of the federation, the national team and now the Marathon. “I think it is a great honor to be with you in this effort.”

-The federation of SEGAS, has brought many successes over time. With so many important athletes in the management, will you give … a battle to continue the successes?

“High sport has been and always is in the program of the federation. But we have set other goals. Strange as it may sound, the federation has made a very big plan to look at our base and the new kids. “We have created pre-national teams all over Greece, with about 700 children, so that we can applaud young athletes with great success at the Olympic Games in Paris, but also in 2028 in Los Angeles.”

-As an athlete, you aimed for the top. Now as a factor, what are your goals and what is the reason you returned to sports?

“Love and selflessness, these are the reasons I returned. I honestly think I owe my space. With all my strength, I hope to put a little stone in it, so that we can rebuild the sport and lead it to where we dream. Both in the high championship, and in the base of the sport “!

-What do you have to say to the young athletes who see their idol in the leadership of SEGAS?

“To set goals. Small, everyday and try to overcome them. When they achieve these goals and in combination with the hard work, then the great result will come “.

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