Giannakopoulos Speaks Out on the Scandal in Greek Basketball

Panathinaikos owner Dimitris Giannakopoulos spoke about the scandal in Greek basketball in a story he posted on Instagram. In his statement, he drew attention to the official objections the club had made over the years and the penalties it had received as a result.

Giannakopoulos said that the club's applications over the years either received no response at all, or that there was no authority responsible for the matter, and that they were told they needed to take the legal route. He stated that the club had continuously sought evidence throughout this process.

According to Giannakopoulos, this evidence was eventually found by some people. Emphasizing that the club had followed the recommended legal path, he called for all procedures to be applied in full and for the evidence to be submitted completely to the authorities. He also argued that possible interference should be prevented.

No details were shared about which individuals or institutions were meant in the statement. The matter has brought the referee and penalty issues, which have long been debated in Greek basketball, back to the agenda.