G.S. Iraklis Thessaloniki (Water Polo)
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| Founded |
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| Based in | Thessaloniki, Greece |
| Arena | Thessaloniki Posidonio Swimming Pool |
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| President | Ephraim Kyrizidis |
| Head coach | Kostas Kapetanikolas |
| Website | iraklis |
G.S. Iraklis Thessalonikis is the water polo team of G.S. Iraklis Thessaloniki, the multi–sport club based in Thessaloniki, Greece. It has got teams both men and women. The most successful is the women's team that plays in A2 National Division (2nd tier),[1] while the men's team plays in A2 National Division (2nd tier).[2]
Men's team
The men's water polo team was founded in 1924 and plays in A2 National Division (2nd tier).[2][3] In the 2012–2013 season played in A2 National Division, finishing in 5th place among six teams.[4] Iraklis Thessaloniki promoted to A1 National Division in the 2007–2008 season, when it won the first place in A2 National Division. In the 2008–2009 season played in A1 National Division for last time, finishing in the last place.[5] In the 2014–2015 season, Iraklis Thessaloniki played in B National Division and it won the rise in A2 National Division.[6]
Women's team
The women's water polo team was founded in 1989 and plays in A2 National Division (2nd tier).[1][7] Iraklis Thessaloniki promoted to in A1 National Division in the 2007–2008 season, when it won the first place in A2 National Division. The most successful seasons were the 2012–2013 season and the 2013–2014 season, when the team finished in third place of the A1 National Division. In the 2014–2015 season played in A1 National Division for last time.
Seasons
| Season | Division | Place | Notes |
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| 2007–2008 | A2 National Division | 1st | Promoted to A1 National Division |
| 2008–2009 | A1 National Division | 6th | |
| 2009–2010 | A1 National Division | 4th | |
| 2010–2011 | A1 National Division | 4th | |
| 2011–2012 | A1 National Division | 4th | |
| 2012–2013 | A1 National Division | 3rd | |
| 2013–2014 | A1 National Division | 3rd | |
| 2014–2015 | A1 National Division | 8th | Relegated to A2 National Division |
References
- ^ a b "Υδατοσφαίριση Γυναικών - Γ.Σ. Ηρακλής". Γ.Σ. Ηρακλής - Επίσημο site του ερασιτέχνη Ηρακλή. Retrieved 24 September 2024.
- ^ a b "Υδατοσφαίριση Ανδρών - Γ.Σ. Ηρακλής". Γ.Σ. Ηρακλής - Επίσημο site του ερασιτέχνη Ηρακλή. Retrieved 24 September 2024.
- ^ "Στην Α2 ο ΗΡΑΚΛΗΣ !!! - Γ.Σ. Ηρακλής". Γ.Σ. Ηρακλής - Επίσημο site του ερασιτέχνη Ηρακλή. Retrieved 7 July 2025.
- ^ "Στην Α1 πόλο οι ΑΝΟ Γλυφάδας και Εθνικός!". www.pamesports.gr. Archived from the original on 23 July 2013. Retrieved 7 July 2025.
- ^ "Υποβιβασμός για Εθνικό". sport-fm.gr (in Greek). Retrieved 7 July 2025.
- ^ "Β' ΑΝΔΡΩΝ Πρωταθλητής ο Απόλλων Σμύρνης, ανέβηκαν και οι ΑΣ Απόλλο, Ηρακλής, ΓΣ Περιστερίου". koe.org.gr (in Greek). Retrieved 7 July 2025.
- ^ "104 χρόνια Ηρακλής !!!". Iraklis1908.gr (in Greek). 28 November 2012. Retrieved 7 July 2025.
See also
- G.S. Iraklis Thessaloniki
- Iraklis F.C. (Thessaloniki)
- G.S. Iraklis Thessaloniki (Men's Basketball)
- G.S. Iraklis Thessaloniki (Women's Basketball)
- G.S. Iraklis Thessaloniki (men's volleyball)
- G.S. Iraklis Thessaloniki (women's volleyball)
- G.S. Iraklis Thessaloniki (Rugby)
- Ivanofeio Sports Arena
External links
Official websites
- G.S. Iraklis Thessalonikis (in Greek)
- IRA Store (in Greek)
- Iraklis Radio (in Greek)
- Iraklis TV (in Greek)