Triantopoulos: “Panionios’ return to Europe means too much to all of us”

Operational Director of OEM Panionios, Panagiotis Triantopoulosspoke on Eok Webradio’s “Direct Ripley” on the great return of “Historian” to the European basketball scene through Eurocup after 11 years of absence.

In an interview full of emotion and realism, he referred to the group’s regeneration course, the plan of the presidents Thodoris Mikoroulou and Panagiotis Eliadesbut also in the support offered by his veterans, fans and basketball family Panioniou.

With clear goals and steady steps, the Panionios He looks forward again, with a look focused on hits inside and outside the border.

In detail what he said:

For the return of Panion to Europe and Eurocup after 11 years: “It is a very important time for Panionios basketball, for a very historic team that unfortunately in recent years has not had the place and course it deserves. The vision of the people who took it in 2022-23 is slowly being implemented and within a short time the team returned where it should be. The truth is we have a little stress. It’s a very important moment. People are waiting for it with longing. For everyone it is a very important moment, because New Smyrna loves basketball. It means very much this return of Panionios to European competitions and this gives us an stress above so that it is all perfect on Wednesday (01/10) at the Eurocup premiere (against German Chemnitz). “

For the target at Eurocup: “We have put some ‘steps’. The first we did it, it was the return of the team where it should and then be maintained there as best we can until we go to the next step, which is to complete the stadium. This gives another perspective to the team and the margin for even greater improvement. The goal is to stay in this position and to “chase” these events as much as possible. Eurocup is difficult, but you never know. We always “chase” the best and the successes for our team. What is very important to us right now is to stay in the situation we are in, with nice basketball, good team and maintain the highlights of the league and Eurocup. It will be a success this year to get into the play-offs for a start and then we see. “

For the team’s goal at GBL: “The goal is always the first six and as high as possible. Last year we came out 7th. The goal was the six again, but … the ball is and is turning. The goal-offs target does not change. When you play in two strong competitions, it is a bit of a risk, but I think the team will get over and achieve its goals, be one step further than last year. “

For the two presidents of Panionios, Thodoris Mikopoulos and Panagiotis Eliades: “Their contribution is obviously not just important. In the situation Panionios was something he didn’t like and saddened the world. As genuine Panionians who love the team have thought they could help her return where she deserves. They put a plan, they made a big investment in both money and staff, asked for the team to work professionally and slowly to return where it deserves. The vision does not stop there. What happened to Panionios is something unprecedented, within two years, to reach the 2nd National in Eurocup. They don’t get our minds, we go step by step. Of course, the goal is to turn the titles to the team, but we go through a plan by the presidents, with a specific vision, to see Panionio again among the big teams with titles. We are steadily proceeding with small steps to achieve the general vision of the presidents and the world of Panion. “

To activate and mobilize Panionios veterans throughout this effort: “There is a… co -operation. In Nea Smyrna basketball has a special place in the heart of the Panion, because it has given great successes, important moments and has made great players. They have all embraced the efforts of the presidents, help themselves and support the team. We are all united, administration-world-group, with the common goal of seeing Panionios where he deserves. Not only is all of us typically next to us, they are essential. The “bonding” that has come to give us the strength of all of us to move on. “