Funding of €6,045,000 for three major sports projects was announced at an event during Patmos' 12th three-on-three basketball tournament. The municipality described the announcement as a historic development that would reshape the island's sporting facilities and create new opportunities for young people.
Those attending included South Aegean Regional Governor Giorgos Hatzimarkos, Alternate Sports Minister Giannis Vroutsis, Dodecanese MP Giannis Pappas, Fyli Mayor Christos Pappous, whose municipality is involved in a programme partnership for one of the projects, and Dodecanese political representative Antonis Giannikouris.
Olympic weightlifting champion Pyrros Dimas and former Greek international basketball players Fragiskos Alvertis and Giorgos Kalaitzis also attended. Their presence highlighted the values of sport, effort and excellence, adding distinction to the event and inspiring young islanders.
Hundreds of children, parents, teachers, coaches, athletes and members of local clubs joined what was described as a celebration of sport, participation and unity for Patmos.
The municipal authority said it continued to seek and deliver projects through planning, cooperation and consistency, with a meaningful impact on the island's future.
In his statement, Mayor Nikitas Tsampalakis also commented on attendance at the event, saying that being present at such a moment for the island represented a public stance. He contrasted those who consistently attended significant occasions with those who chose to stay away, even when the island was securing opportunities for its future.
Nikitas Tsampalakis
Mayor of Patmos.
