OF Nea Ionia

OF Nea Ionia
ΟΦ Νέας Ιωνίας
Founded 1926
Team history 1926-present
Colours           cyan, white
Titles 3 Women's Championships
3 Women's Cups
Website http://www.ofni.org.gr/

OF Nea Ionia (Greek: Όμιλος Φιλάθλων Νέας Ιωνίας/ΟΦ Νέας Ιωνίας) is a Greek handball club, based in Nea Ionia, Athens. It was founded in 1926. The club dominates in women handball, winning the most of the last championships and cups. The team's colours are cyan and white.

History

OF Nea Ionia was founded in 1926 by refugees from Asia Minor who had been settled in Nea Ionia. The club stopped its action its during Second World War and refounded in 1947. At those years the club had notable football team and other teams in various sports. The football team obligatorily merged with other local teams during Greek military junta.[1] The women handball team, which is the most successful team of the club was founded in 1984.[2] So far it won three championships and three cups. OF Nea Ionia won the champion and the cup's of season 2014-15.[3][4] It is also won the championship of current season.[5]

Current squad

As of 31 May 2015[6]

Number Player Position Height (m)
1 Magdalini Kepesidou Goalkeeper 1,78
2 Irene MandaPivot 1,70
6 Evgenia Diakogianni Play Maker1,70
7 Barbara Baouer Right Inter 1,80
8 Fragkoula Papanikolaou Right Extreme 1,80
9 Magda Papa Left Inter 1,77
10 Ariadni Masmanisou Pivot 1,90
11 Panagiota Argyropoulou Left Inter 1,72
12 Roula Kotsabouikidou Goalkeeper1,78
14 Angeliki Gouzouli Pivot 1,80
15 Agni ZigouraPlay Maker 1,79
16 Cassandra Kotohouridou Goalkeeper1,80
18 Athina KostopoulouRight Inter1,78
19 Chrysoula Hronopoulou Right Inter 1,82
21 Katerina EfkarpidouRight Extreme1,80
22 Labrina Tsakalou Play Maker 1,75
25 Maria Chrysi Play Maker 1,63
26 Marilena RosuLeft Inter1,81
27 Rafailia KaraharisiLeft Inter1,72
28 Maria Smyrli Right Inter 1,69
29 Menelia KontostergiouLeft Extreme 1,63
29 Nefeli StaikouraRight Extreme 1,69
99 Christa Stougiannidou Right Extreme 1,67
Coach: Sofia Naisidou

Titles

References

  1. "Ιστορία". Official Page. Retrieved 31 May 2015.
  2. "Ιστορία τμήματος χάντμπολ". Official Page. Retrieved 31 May 2015.
  3. "Πρωταθλήτρια η Νέα Ιωνία". sport24.gr. Retrieved 31 May 2015.
  4. "Κύπελλο Χάντμπολ Γυναικών: Νίκησε τον ΠΑΟΚ και το σήκωσε η Νέα Ιωνία". onsports.gr. Retrieved 31 May 2015.
  5. "Πρωταθλήτρια η Νέα Ιωνία". sport24.gr. Retrieved 18 May 2016.
  6. "squad". Official Page. Retrieved 31 May 2015.


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