The opening, the wishes and the gift!
Saturday noon (10/03) the whole of the Olympiacos basketball tem, together with its President, Panagiotis Angelopoulos, attended the opening of the Official Olympiacos BC CenterStore (Ermou 18 & Diomeias, Syntagma - Athens 10531), that coincided with the celebration of the 93 years from the foundation of the Club! The President, Giannis Sfairopoulos and Vasilis Spanoulis, cut together the ribbon for the new store!
"I wish prosperity. I wish we bring championship titles, Euroleague titles and that our jerseys are sold all over the world, in Greece and abroad", Panagiotis Angelopoulos said, while asked what would be the gift that he would offer Olympiacos for his 93rd birthday, he replied: "The team should be bringing a gift, both the championship and the Euroleague titles. That would be gift!"
Giannis Sfairopoulos dedicated a wish: "Today is a day for Olympiacos to celebrate. We, on the part of the basketball team, would like to dedicate the victory against Bamberg as a gift. The Club's birthday are combined with the opening of the new store in downtown Athens. It's a Store that the area was missing, because the fans can be better accommodated. It's a beautiful store, made with a lot of care by the people that run the project. They deserve congrats and I wish them all the best". Asked which product the Store sells he would be buying, he said: "Coaching boards… So I can break them. When times are tough, we break a board or two… I'm only kidding of course…" And he added: "Olympiacos is a great team and we that serve it, need to give our best. It shows to athletes, as well as to everyone else, that you need to be fighting. No matter how bad things can get, you need to be strong and move forward. That's what we've been doing in the basketball department, as well as with all other club teams. Olympiacos is a great club, not only for Greece but on a global scale. I wish the best plus longevity".
Our team captain, Vasilis Spanoulis, said: "I wish there are more stores in every part of the city". When he was told that his jersey sells more than anyone else's, he commented: "It's nice when people buy your jersey. Olympiacos has many players that are icons and role models for many young kids. I'm proud for my team mates".
Giorgos Printezis wished for health and success for every club department: "We thank the fans for showing up today. It's a celebration for the Club, for all the departments and we all wish for the best. I wish the Club gets to celebrate 1000 years of life, to always be successful and to for sporting events to be held within the sporting spirit. The Olympiacos' fans want the players to fight, regardless of the result. We understand that. The more you fight, the more people root for you".
The event was attended also by the Mayor of Piraeus and President of Olympiacos FC, Giannis Moralis: "Our gift is that now Olympiacos has a Store in downtown Athens. This is the greatest gift the Olympiacos' fans can enjoy. The Basketball Club's initiative is great. I would like to wish our team Happy Birthday. Olympiacos is a huge and historic club, with great contribution to sports, to society, this country and the city of Piraeus. Happy Birthday! I wish for longevity, success for all our teams. Basketball has been making us proud for years now. With many initiatives and success. They have remarkable and quality owners. A quality coach and quality athletes, who are also quality people. That's what makes all of us proud. I wish all the best to all the Olympiacos' teams and of course, I wish for new store. I wish the Basketball team expands its horizons. The fans have appreciated the effort, the atmosphere at the stadium is fantastic and I watch most of their games. I wish they achieve all their goals. They deserve all accolades". Asked on what he would be buying, he replied: "A Spanoulis' jersey for my son. We are all very fond of him. I'm also buying something for my daughter".