Philippos Syrigos
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Philippos Syrigos is a Greek
investigative journalist and sport
s reporter who has investigated doping
cases in Greece. He was attacked October 18, 2004 in a hit-an-run attack in Athens
but has recovered.
Syrigos works for a Greek daily newspaper Eleftherotypia
. During the last Olympics
, he reported on the doping scandal of Kostas Kenteris and Katerina Thanou. He later claimed that he was aware of the alleged accident two hours before it happened. He has also written about hooliganism, debts incurred by some of the Greek football clubs and other dealings connected to 2004 Olympics in Athens.
On October 18, 2004, when Syrigos was leaving the studios of radio Sport FM in Kallithea
, Athens, three men attacked him, stabbed him and hit him with iron bars. Syrigos was rushed to hospital where he was operated and released for home care October 23. As of beginning of November 2004, his attackers remain at large.
Greece
Greece , officially the Hellenic Republic , and historically Hellas or the Republic of Greece in English, is a country in southeastern Europe....
investigative journalist and sport
Sport
A Sport is all forms of physical activity which, through casual or organised participation, aim to use, maintain or improve physical fitness and provide entertainment to participants. Sport may be competitive, where a winner or winners can be identified by objective means, and may require a degree...
s reporter who has investigated doping
Doping (sport)
The use of performance-enhancing drugs in sport is commonly referred to by the term "doping", particularly by those organizations that regulate competitions. The use of performance enhancing drugs is mostly done to improve athletic performance. This is why many sports ban the use of performance...
cases in Greece. He was attacked October 18, 2004 in a hit-an-run attack 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...
but has recovered.
Syrigos works for a Greek daily newspaper Eleftherotypia
Eleftherotypia
Eleftherotypia is a daily newspaper published in Athens . It is one of the most widely circulated newspapers in the country. Eleftherotypia also publishes a Sunday edition Kyriakatiki Eleftherotypia . It was first published in 1975. Breaking the trend of Greek press, it was originally owned by its...
. During the last Olympics
Olympic Games
The Olympic Games is a major international event featuring summer and winter sports, in which thousands of athletes participate in a variety of competitions. The Olympic Games have come to be regarded as the world’s foremost sports competition where more than 200 nations participate...
, he reported on the doping scandal of Kostas Kenteris and Katerina Thanou. He later claimed that he was aware of the alleged accident two hours before it happened. He has also written about hooliganism, debts incurred by some of the Greek football clubs and other dealings connected to 2004 Olympics in Athens.
On October 18, 2004, when Syrigos was leaving the studios of radio Sport FM in Kallithea
Kallithea
Kallithea is the 8th largest municipality in Greece and the 4th biggest in the Athens urban area...
, Athens, three men attacked him, stabbed him and hit him with iron bars. Syrigos was rushed to hospital where he was operated and released for home care October 23. As of beginning of November 2004, his attackers remain at large.