Greek Volleyball Cup
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| Sport | Volleyball |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1980 |
| Founder | Hellenic Volleyball Federation |
| Country | |
| Most recent champion | Panathinaikos |
| Most titles | Olympiacos (18) |
| Domestic cup | Greek Championship |
| Official website | www.volleyball.gr |
The Greek Volleyball Cup is organized by Hellenic Volleyball Federation and started in 1980–81 season. The competition was not held sometimes in the past for financial reasons . Olympiacos won the first Cup in 1981 and is the most successful club, having won the title 18 times. They are also the current Cup holders.[1]
In 1986–87 edition, teams from the 1st Division did not take part. In 1998, Final 4 was established. In the period 2003–07, Final 8 were held. From 2003 to 2012 only the 1st Division teams competed for the trophy. From 2013 the participating clubs come from all divisions.[2]
Notes:
• In 1987, teams from the 1st Division did not take part. In the final, Demokritos Thessaloniki defeated HANTH 3–0 sets.[3]
• In 1994, the Greek Cup was cancelled and a final 4 tournament was held in memory of Melina Merkouri. International players were absent due to the 1994 World Championship. In the final, Olympiacos Piraeus defeated Aris Thessaloniki 3–0 sets.[4]
• The 1986, 1988, 1991, 1995, 1996 editions were not held for financial reasons.
• In 1998, final 4 was established. In the period 2003−07, final 8 were held.
Titles by club
| Club | Cups | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Olympiacos | 18 | 1981, 1983, 1989, 1990, 1992, 1993, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2001, 2009, 2011, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2017, 2024, 2025 |
| Panathinaikos | 7 | 1982, 1984, 1985, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2026 |
| Iraklis | 6 | 2000, 2002, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2012 |
| PAOK | 5 | 2015, 2018, 2019, 2022, 2023 |
| A.E. Nikaia | 1 | 2003 |
| Demokritos | 1 | 1987 |