G.S. Iraklis Thessaloniki
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| Full name | Gymnasticos Syllogos Iraklis (Gymnastics Club Heracles) |
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| Founded | 1899, as Omilos Filomouson 29 November 1908 as Macedonikos Gymnasticos Syllogos |
| Colours | Blue, White |
| Chairman | Ioannis Mesthaneus |
| Website | www.iraklis.org |
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Gymnasticos Syllogos Iraklis (Greek: Γυμναστικός Σύλλογος Ηρακλής, English: Gymnastics Club Heracles), commonly referred to as Iraklis, is a Greek multi-sports club based in Thessaloniki. The club was founded in 1908 as "Macedonikos Gymnasticos Syllogos" (Macedonian Gymnastics Club) and is one of the oldest and most historic sports-clubs in Greece. It is named after Heracles, the mythical Greek demigod. Their colours are blue or cyan and white, inspired by the Greek flag.
Iraklis traces its roots back in 1899 when Omilos Filomouson (meaning Friends of Music Club) was established. The club was established as a cultural union of the Greeks of Thessaloniki (then under Ottoman sovereignty), and in 1902 was founded also a sports department. After a merger with a local team, the club was re-founded on 29 November 1908, called Macedonikos Gymnasticos Syllogos (meaning Macedonian Gymnastics Club). A year later, "Iraklis" (Heracles) was added to the club's name as an honour to the ancient Greek hero.
Iraklis is considered one of the most historical and important Greek sport clubs and maintains departments in many sports, including:
Men
Women
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Men
Women
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Men
Women
Football
The team for the 1930–31 season
The team for the 1999–00 season
Basketball
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