GS Iraklis Women's Basketball

GS Iraklis Women's Basketball is the women's basketball department of G.S. Iraklis, the Greek multi-sports club based in Thessaloniki. The club plays in A2 Ethniki (2nd tier). They have won three Greek Championships, in 1968, 1970 and 1971.[1]

GS Iraklis
NicknameThe Elder
ArenaIvanofeio Sports Arena
Capacity2,443
LocationThessaloniki, Greece
Team colorsBlue and White
         
Head coachEleni Kafantari
Websiteofficial website
Active departments of GS Iraklis
FootballBasketball
(Men's)		Basketball
(Women's)
VolleyballWater PoloHandball
AthleticsSwimmingRugby
Ice HockeyJudoWrestling
BoxingFencing

History

Iraklis Women's Basketball was the first champion of the Greek Women's Basketball League, in 1968. Iraklis won even two championships, in 1971 and 1972. Nevertheless, the next years the club was weakened. The last presence in A1 Ethniki was the season 2007-08, when it finished one place above the last place and was relegated.[2] In current season Iraklis plays in A2 Ethniki.

Recent seasons
Season Division Place Notes
2012-13A2 Ethniki3rd
2013-14A2 Ethniki7th
2014-15A2 Ethniki7th
2015-16A2 Ethniki7th
2016-17A2 Ethniki2nd

Honours
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References
  1. "Η "χρυσή Βίβλος" της Α1 μπάσκετ γυναικών". contra.gr. Retrieved 5 January 2016.
  2. "Πρωταθλήτριες οι Εσπερίδες". sentragoal.gr. Retrieved 5 January 2016.
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