The Lifetime Achievement Award was given to the Greek basketball legend Nikos Galis by the President of the Republic of Cyprus Nikos Anastasiadis.
The award was presented in the context of the “Bank of Cyprus – Man of the Year Awards 2021”, held in Limassol.
History is not written by politicians, but mainly by those who write history through their achievements, President Anastasiadis stressed during the ceremony, stating that:
“I would like to warmly congratulate those who make us proud abroad, who make us proud at home.
I would also like to warmly congratulate all those who have, for all these years, the 20, been deservedly awarded as a result of their contribution, whether scientific or athletic or in general, of their presence, which made our country proud.
A legendary form of basketball. A guide and inspirer, he gave us moments of excitement and emotion. Cyprus is proud to award Nikos Galis the Man of the Year Life Achievement Award.
We thank you @NickGalis6 !#moty21 @BankofCyprus_ pic.twitter.com/XR4dnRKHJX– Nicos Anastasiades (@AnastasiadesCY) November 8, 2021
I watched the video before. Some people were kind enough to write me a few words, forgetting that history is not written by politicians but mainly by those who write history through their achievements.
And such a legend, a man who wrote history is Nikos Galis, whom tonight the judges have rightly chosen to award.
I would like to ask Mr. Galis to come and be awarded the minimum, which is the recognition of the organizing company but also of the State of Cyprus, of his important offer, when Greece, small in Europe in basketball, was growing as a result of your own presence “.
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