Greek Basketball Federation Aims for Election

Greek Sports Secretary General Giorgos Mavrotas announced that they aim to hold elections at the Hellenic Basketball Federation (EOK) by the end of the year, following an investigation into claims that the outcomes of basketball matches in the country were manipulated.

Speaking to the state broadcaster ERT, Mavrotas said that after the recent developments within the federation, they want the elections to be held as soon as possible and with members attending in person. Stressing that trust and reputation must be restored in Greek basketball, Mavrotas said that respected figures who have earned the acceptance of the community should take on roles in the federation's leadership.

Mavrotas said personal goals and club interests should not come before the sport. He noted that this issue was also discussed in a meeting with the federation's board, and said the future of Greek basketball must be placed above everything else.

In Greece, legal proceedings involving federation officials and referees are ongoing as part of the investigation launched over claims that the results of basketball matches were interfered with.