G.S. Iraklis Thessaloniki (women's basketball)
Women's basketball team in Greece
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G.S. Iraklis Thessalonikis is the women's basketball team of the multisports club of G.S. Iraklis Thessalonikis based in the city of Thessaloniki, Macedonia, Greece.[1] The club's colours are blue and white, inspired by the flag of Greece. They play their home matches at Ivanofeio Sports Arena.[2][3] As of 2026, the club competes in the third–tier level Greek Women National League.
| G.S. Iraklis Thessalonikis | |
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| Nickname |
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| Leagues | Greek Women National League |
| Founded | 1926 |
| Arena | Ivanofeio Sports Arena |
| Capacity | 2,580 |
| Location | Thessaloniki, Greece |
| Team colors | |
| President | Ephraim Kyrizidis |
| Championships | 4 Greek Championships |
| Website | iraklis.club/gynaikeio-basket |
History
G.S. Iraklis Thessalonikis was the first champion of the Greek League, in 1967. Iraklis Thessalonikis won 3 more championships, in 1968, 1971 and 1972.[4] However, in the following years the club was weakened. In the 2018–2019 season, Iraklis Thessalonikis finished in the second-last place in A1 National Division and was relegated to A2 National Division. In the 2022–2023 season, Iraklis Thessalonikis won the championship of A2 National Division.
Honours
- Greek Championship
- Champions (4): 1967, 1968, 1970, 1971
Home arena
Iraklis currently plays its home games in the Ivanofeio Sports Arena, an arena with a seating capacity of 2,580. The arena opened in 1987, and it was expanded to its current capacity in 2025.[5] Ivanofeio is situated in the Thessaloniki city center, and it is owned by the multi-sport club G.S. Iraklis Thessaloniki.[6]
