Unprecedented move was made by Sloukas, Mitoglou, Kalaitzakis, Toliopoulos and Samondourovwho sent Letter to Kyriakos Mitsotakisseeking his personal intervention for what – as they complain – are happening in Greek basketball. The letter was brought to light by the website ieidiseis.gr.
His five internationals Panathinaic They refer to the uncontrolled EEC action and serious problems in arbitration, which – as they note – have caused the fans and a blow to the credibility of the sport.
“Anyone who has been watching basketball over the last four years realizes that there is a huge issue with the referees’ performance. Basic responsible for this is the EEC and its administration“, They say.
Despite the pressure from people not to compete in the Eurobasket, players say they will honor the coat of arms, but clarifying that their participation is about the homeland rather than the administration of the Federation.
“As proud Greeks, we will fight for our country and the fans. Whatever our success will belong to them and not to the EEC administration“, They point out.
In closing, they appeal to the Prime Minister to take action: ‘We warmly ask you to personally deal with this major issue in order not to become witnesses of unpleasant situations in the future”
In detail the letter:
To: K. Kyriakos Mitsotakis, Prime Minister of Greece
Mr. Ioannis Broutsis, Deputy Minister of Education, Religions and Sports
Excellent Mr Prime Minister, Honorable Mr. Minister,
With this present we would like to express you as a basketball players of the National Men’s Team our dedication and genuine love for what it is for. We have proudly and faith in it for many years, feeling our debt to our country and wishing to lead it to the top of Europe and the world where it belongs.
But at the same time we have to put you in our very strong concern about Greek arbitration and its level. Anyone who has been watching basketball over the last four years realizes that there is a huge issue related to the referees’ performance. The key responsible for this is the EOK. And its administration.
We have received countless messages from tens of thousands of fans, who do not wish to participate in the effort of the National Team due to the above issue and the blatant injustice against our team during domestic events, in order for the EOK administration. Do not reap a possible success of our success.
Despite the above, we have decided to respond to the calls of the federal coach, as we have never thought of having terms of our participation in the National Team. As proud Greeks and this summer, we will fight for our country and the coat of arms, for Greek basketball and Greek fans. They will belong to and dedicate our success and not to the administration of the Federation.
In the face of this unpleasant situation, we do not want to stay unaware, however, our job is to play basketball. That is why we send you this letter waiting for you, as well as the other government bodies to bend over this serious problem, so that those who are not really interested in the good of Greek basketball stopping to act uncontrollable.
Since you are knowledgeable and loved by our athlete, with full respect for your work and a sincere appreciation for everything you offer, we warmly ask you to personally deal with this major issue in order not to witness unpleasant situations at every level in the future.
With a special appreciation,
Konstantinos Sloukas
Konstantinos Mitoglou
Panagiotis Kalaitzakis
Basil Toliopoulos
Alexander Samondur
Source: Sport Fm
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