Acropolis Tournament
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The Acropolis International Basketball Tournament (also known as the Acropolis of Athens Tournament and the Acropolis Cup) (in Greek
: Τουρνουά Ακρόπολις) is an international basketball
competition between national teams, which has been held annually since the year 1986
and takes place in Athens
, Greece each summer. The tournament is named after the world famous Acropolis of Athens
. The competition is played under FIBA rules.
The tournament is organized by the Greek Basketball Federation and it is sponsored by Eurobank. It is considered to be the most prestigious non-FIBA organized international basketball competition that is competed between national teams.
, has won the tournament 14 times so far. In 1991, the Greek Basketball Federation and FIBA Europe
joined together to hold the special edition FIBA Centennial Tournament, commemorating the 100th anniversary of the sport of basketball. The Centennial Tournament is not counted with the other Acropolis Tournaments because it was not solely organized by the Greek Basketball Federation. To date, there have been 23 official Acropolis Tournaments organized by the Greek Basketball Federation, plus the unofficial special edition 1991 FIBA Centennial Tournament.
and the Greek Basketball Federation to commemorate the 100 year anniversary of the sport of basketball. It is not counted officially with the other 23 Acropolis Tournaments because it was not solely organized by the Greek Basketball Federation.
Greek language
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: Τουρνουά Ακρόπολις) is an international basketball
Basketball
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competition between national teams, which has been held annually since the year 1986
Acropolis International Tournament 1986
The Acropolis International Tournament 1986 was the 1st edition of the Acropolis International Basketball Tournament. It was held from June 18 to June 20, 1986, at the SEF arena in Piraeus, Athens, Greece...
and takes place in Athens
Athens
Athens , is the capital and largest city of Greece. Athens dominates the Attica region and is one of the world's oldest cities, as its recorded history spans around 3,400 years. Classical Athens was a powerful city-state...
, Greece each summer. The tournament is named after the world famous Acropolis of Athens
Acropolis of Athens
The Acropolis of Athens or Citadel of Athens is the best known acropolis in the world. Although there are many other acropoleis in Greece, the significance of the Acropolis of Athens is such that it is commonly known as The Acropolis without qualification...
. The competition is played under FIBA rules.
The tournament is organized by the Greek Basketball Federation and it is sponsored by Eurobank. It is considered to be the most prestigious non-FIBA organized international basketball competition that is competed between national teams.
History
The tournament's host team, the Greek National Basketball TeamGreece national basketball team
The Greece national basketball team is the representative for Greece in international men's basketball competitions, organized and run by the Hellenic Basketball Federation. Traditionally, Greece is considered among the world's top basketball powers; they were runners-up in the 2006 FIBA World...
, has won the tournament 14 times so far. In 1991, the Greek Basketball Federation and FIBA Europe
FIBA Europe
FIBA Europe is a zone within the International Basketball Federation which includes all 49 national European basketball federations.-Division A:-Division B: -Division C:...
joined together to hold the special edition FIBA Centennial Tournament, commemorating the 100th anniversary of the sport of basketball. The Centennial Tournament is not counted with the other Acropolis Tournaments because it was not solely organized by the Greek Basketball Federation. To date, there have been 23 official Acropolis Tournaments organized by the Greek Basketball Federation, plus the unofficial special edition 1991 FIBA Centennial Tournament.
Acropolis Tournament standings
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SEF Peace and Friendship Stadium The Stadio Eirinis kai Filias , known as S.E.F., is a multi-use indoor sports arena that is located in Faliro, Piraeus, Athens, Greece. It is the central venue of the Faliro Coastal Zone Olympic Complex and is mostly known for being the long-time home court of the famous Euroleague basketball club... |
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SEF Peace and Friendship Stadium The Stadio Eirinis kai Filias , known as S.E.F., is a multi-use indoor sports arena that is located in Faliro, Piraeus, Athens, Greece. It is the central venue of the Faliro Coastal Zone Olympic Complex and is mostly known for being the long-time home court of the famous Euroleague basketball club... |
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SEF Peace and Friendship Stadium The Stadio Eirinis kai Filias , known as S.E.F., is a multi-use indoor sports arena that is located in Faliro, Piraeus, Athens, Greece. It is the central venue of the Faliro Coastal Zone Olympic Complex and is mostly known for being the long-time home court of the famous Euroleague basketball club... |
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Glyfada Glyfada Indoor Hall Glyfada Indoor Hall, officially known as Makis Liougas Indoor Hall is an indoor arena in Glyfada, Athens, Greece. It was built in 1970 and is currently being used as the home arena of Panathinaikos VC... |
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SEF Peace and Friendship Stadium The Stadio Eirinis kai Filias , known as S.E.F., is a multi-use indoor sports arena that is located in Faliro, Piraeus, Athens, Greece. It is the central venue of the Faliro Coastal Zone Olympic Complex and is mostly known for being the long-time home court of the famous Euroleague basketball club... |
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SEF Peace and Friendship Stadium The Stadio Eirinis kai Filias , known as S.E.F., is a multi-use indoor sports arena that is located in Faliro, Piraeus, Athens, Greece. It is the central venue of the Faliro Coastal Zone Olympic Complex and is mostly known for being the long-time home court of the famous Euroleague basketball club... |
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SEF Peace and Friendship Stadium The Stadio Eirinis kai Filias , known as S.E.F., is a multi-use indoor sports arena that is located in Faliro, Piraeus, Athens, Greece. It is the central venue of the Faliro Coastal Zone Olympic Complex and is mostly known for being the long-time home court of the famous Euroleague basketball club... |
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OAKA Olympic Indoor Hall The O.A.C.A. Olympic Indoor Hall which is part of the Olympic Athletic Center of Athens "Spiros Louis" , was completed in 1995 and was the largest indoor venue in use for sporting events at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece. It is located in the suburb of Maroussi... |
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SEF Peace and Friendship Stadium The Stadio Eirinis kai Filias , known as S.E.F., is a multi-use indoor sports arena that is located in Faliro, Piraeus, Athens, Greece. It is the central venue of the Faliro Coastal Zone Olympic Complex and is mostly known for being the long-time home court of the famous Euroleague basketball club... |
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OAKA Olympic Indoor Hall The O.A.C.A. Olympic Indoor Hall which is part of the Olympic Athletic Center of Athens "Spiros Louis" , was completed in 1995 and was the largest indoor venue in use for sporting events at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece. It is located in the suburb of Maroussi... |
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SEF Peace and Friendship Stadium The Stadio Eirinis kai Filias , known as S.E.F., is a multi-use indoor sports arena that is located in Faliro, Piraeus, Athens, Greece. It is the central venue of the Faliro Coastal Zone Olympic Complex and is mostly known for being the long-time home court of the famous Euroleague basketball club... |
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OAKA Olympic Indoor Hall The O.A.C.A. Olympic Indoor Hall which is part of the Olympic Athletic Center of Athens "Spiros Louis" , was completed in 1995 and was the largest indoor venue in use for sporting events at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece. It is located in the suburb of Maroussi... |
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OAKA Olympic Indoor Hall The O.A.C.A. Olympic Indoor Hall which is part of the Olympic Athletic Center of Athens "Spiros Louis" , was completed in 1995 and was the largest indoor venue in use for sporting events at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece. It is located in the suburb of Maroussi... |
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Glyfada Glyfada Indoor Hall Glyfada Indoor Hall, officially known as Makis Liougas Indoor Hall is an indoor arena in Glyfada, Athens, Greece. It was built in 1970 and is currently being used as the home arena of Panathinaikos VC... |
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OAKA Olympic Indoor Hall The O.A.C.A. Olympic Indoor Hall which is part of the Olympic Athletic Center of Athens "Spiros Louis" , was completed in 1995 and was the largest indoor venue in use for sporting events at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece. It is located in the suburb of Maroussi... |
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Acropolis Cup Champions and MVPs
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| Giorgos Sigalas Giorgos Sigalas Giorgos Sigalas , is a retired Greek professional basketball player. During the 1990s, the 6'7" swingman was the regular captain of the senior men's Greek national team, as well as of the Athens-based Olympiacos in the Greek League and the Euroleague... |
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| Fragiskos Alvertis Fragiskos Alvertis Fragiskos Alvertis is a retired Greek professional basketball player. He was the captain of the Panathinaikos basketball team... |
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 Gregor FučkaGregor Fucka Gregor Fučka is a retired Italian basketball player of Slovenian origin. A 215 cm forward-center, he was a European Player of the Year Mister Europa and Euroscar laureate in 2000.- Pro career :... |
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| Antonios Fotsis |
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| Nikos Hatzivrettas Nikos Hatzivrettas Nikolaos "Nikos" Hatzivrettas is a Greek professional basketball player. Hatzivrettas is 1.97 m tall. He plays at the shooting guard and small forward positions... |
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| Nikos Hatzivrettas Nikos Hatzivrettas Nikolaos "Nikos" Hatzivrettas is a Greek professional basketball player. Hatzivrettas is 1.97 m tall. He plays at the shooting guard and small forward positions... |
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| Dimitrios Diamantidis |
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| Vasilios Spanoulis |
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| Antonios Fotsis |
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| Vasilios Spanoulis |
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| Nick Calathes Nick Calathes Nicholas William "Nick" Calathes is an American-born Greek professional basketball player. Calathes played American college basketball for the University of Florida. He currently plays for Panathinaikos, the Athens, Greece affiliate of the EuroLeague.-High school career:Calathes was born in... |
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| Antonis Fotsis Antonis Fotsis Antonis Fotsis is a Greek professional basketball player. He is a 2.09 m power forward... |
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Results by country
| Rank | Country | Gold Medals | Silver Medals | Bronze Medals | 4th Place | 5th Place | Appearances |
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FIBA Centennial Tournament
The 1991 Centennial Tournament was the special edition tournament that was organized jointly by FIBA EuropeFIBA Europe
FIBA Europe is a zone within the International Basketball Federation which includes all 49 national European basketball federations.-Division A:-Division B: -Division C:...
and the Greek Basketball Federation to commemorate the 100 year anniversary of the sport of basketball. It is not counted officially with the other 23 Acropolis Tournaments because it was not solely organized by the Greek Basketball Federation.
| Year | Arena | Gold Medal | Silver Medal | Bronze Medal | 4th Place | MVP |
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SEF Peace and Friendship Stadium The Stadio Eirinis kai Filias , known as S.E.F., is a multi-use indoor sports arena that is located in Faliro, Piraeus, Athens, Greece. It is the central venue of the Faliro Coastal Zone Olympic Complex and is mostly known for being the long-time home court of the famous Euroleague basketball club... |
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