The European Team Championships are really close now ,sceduled for 2-5 May in Riccione ,Italy. The team is getting ready and the formassion will be finalised next week.
Petros Tzamaloukas and Fabian Kalaitzis will lead this campaign followed by three who will be choosed out of four from the players:George Vafakos, Konstantinos Kargiotis, Andreas Hiotakis and Leo Tzakos.
Greece is drawn to play in the same group with Switzerland, Hungary, Slovakia and Russia. More news will follow and exclusive day-to-day updates from 2-5 May for the site visitors....
Tomorrow, Friday the 20th April a composite team is departing for a special team event (four men+one woman) for Plovdiv, Bulgaria. The team is:
Petros Tzamaloukas
Nikos Moustroufis
George Vafakos
Konstantinos Kargiotis and
Eliza Kargioti
Thursday, April 19, 2007
Saturday, January 13, 2007
Tournaments in Greece
February has two major tournaments, the 1st Chalkis squash club open 10-14 Feb and the Holmes squash open (the first after many years) 13-22 Feb. They are followed by Hyatt Thessaloniki open 23-25 March.
More info will follow...
More info will follow...
Thursday, December 07, 2006
Greek Nationals 2006
6th title for Fabian and 5th for Zeta
Fabian Kalaitzis crowned once again Greek champion at a full central court in Athens squash club (OAA). Petros Tzamaloukas fough hard until the end but it was Fabian that kept his steady game and won the last point.
The match started nervously by both sides and Fabian took a lead with 5-2. But then Petros looked to find his game as he almost leveled 5-4. Two nicks from Fabian made it 7-4 and after some great rallies he took also the first game 9-5. In the second game both players were going together point by point and Fabian had a little accident falling on his elbow making it a bit sore. No medical needed and Petros got in front 7-6. Big rallies followed and finaly Fabian grapped it 9-7 and now leading by 2/0 games.
The third game started with perfect nick shots from Petros who lead once again 5-2 and Fabian played then realy well with perfect straights and putting pressure to his opponent with his backhand straight drops. 8-7 and matchball for Fabian when Petros went the wrong way and with a huge jump parallel the floor although getting the ball couldn’t rescue it. It was all over and 3/0 for Fabian.
Earlier it was Zeta Tzamalouka ,Petros's sister, who stormed through Eliza Kargioti 9-4 10-8 9-5. Zeta proved that he is the best female in Greek squash history by getting her fifth title against a strong opponent. The match sarted with Zeta dominating the rallies and in control. Then in the second game Eliza improved and got her shots but Zeta's experience and crosses gave her a 2/0 games lead. Once again in the third Zeta got the big points and praivaled by 3/0. Eliza was improved a lot and Zeta too. This was a high level squash from both players.
In the veterans (+50) Markos Pasaliadis after having a 2/0 games lead finally won it by 3/2 games against Manolis Kokkinaras.
At the awards ceremony we had speeches from the winners and finalists. Zeta Tzamalouka thanked her husband and son for their support and also Patrick Le Feur ,the captain of Vail De Reil team in France for believing in her and having her in this team. Petros and Fabian together thanked the people for coming (actually it was the first time that the gallery was so full), the Federation ,the Athens club and wished this was the beginning of a new era in Greek squash with more children playing and more juniors squash camps helding.
See you next year !!!
Fabian Kalaitzis crowned once again Greek champion at a full central court in Athens squash club (OAA). Petros Tzamaloukas fough hard until the end but it was Fabian that kept his steady game and won the last point.
The match started nervously by both sides and Fabian took a lead with 5-2. But then Petros looked to find his game as he almost leveled 5-4. Two nicks from Fabian made it 7-4 and after some great rallies he took also the first game 9-5. In the second game both players were going together point by point and Fabian had a little accident falling on his elbow making it a bit sore. No medical needed and Petros got in front 7-6. Big rallies followed and finaly Fabian grapped it 9-7 and now leading by 2/0 games.
The third game started with perfect nick shots from Petros who lead once again 5-2 and Fabian played then realy well with perfect straights and putting pressure to his opponent with his backhand straight drops. 8-7 and matchball for Fabian when Petros went the wrong way and with a huge jump parallel the floor although getting the ball couldn’t rescue it. It was all over and 3/0 for Fabian.
Earlier it was Zeta Tzamalouka ,Petros's sister, who stormed through Eliza Kargioti 9-4 10-8 9-5. Zeta proved that he is the best female in Greek squash history by getting her fifth title against a strong opponent. The match sarted with Zeta dominating the rallies and in control. Then in the second game Eliza improved and got her shots but Zeta's experience and crosses gave her a 2/0 games lead. Once again in the third Zeta got the big points and praivaled by 3/0. Eliza was improved a lot and Zeta too. This was a high level squash from both players.
In the veterans (+50) Markos Pasaliadis after having a 2/0 games lead finally won it by 3/2 games against Manolis Kokkinaras.
At the awards ceremony we had speeches from the winners and finalists. Zeta Tzamalouka thanked her husband and son for their support and also Patrick Le Feur ,the captain of Vail De Reil team in France for believing in her and having her in this team. Petros and Fabian together thanked the people for coming (actually it was the first time that the gallery was so full), the Federation ,the Athens club and wished this was the beginning of a new era in Greek squash with more children playing and more juniors squash camps helding.
See you next year !!!
Quarter finals and semi finals
The Nationals continued yesterday with the quarterfinals and later in the afternoon with the semis in men's category.
At the quarters top two seeds got through easy,Fabian Kalaitzis won Leo Tzakos 3-0 and Petros Tzamaloukas beat Nikos Symeonidis 3-0. The match of the round was Konstantinos Kargiotis against Panos Skylodimos. The 19 year old Kargiotis won 3-1 after an interesting match at the hot courts of the club. In the last quarterfinal Andreas Hiotakis won George Perisinakis 3-0.
The first semi final was between Fabian Kalaitzis and Konstantinos Kargiotis. Konstantinos never looked dangerous for his opponent and was always under pressure and defending. Fabian won 9/4 9/3 10/8. Last match of the evening was between Petros Tzamaloukas and Andreas Hiotakis with Andreas taking the game and going to 1-1 but finally couldn’t manage to go further. Petros won 9/5 7/9 9/6 9/3. Andreas is improved and the team needs players like him.
Tonight we will have the semis of the women's event with Zeta Tzamalouka against Nicol Pozidi and Eliza Kargioti, Konstantinos's sister, against Maria Zacharaki.
Round of 16
The championships are running smoothly in Athens squash club and many people panticipating and attending to see the matches.
Last night we had a couple of good matches on second round. Leo Tzakos beat Logothetis Hiotakis 3-0 in an exciting match and veteran Panagiotis Tzaneas fought hard against holder Kalaitzis and got down with the same score.
We are today at the quarter-finals stage with matches scheduled for this evening. 6 times Greek champion Fabian Kalaitzis is playing against Leo Tzakos who in the last tournament made the big upset beating ex-champion Moustroufis. 19 years old Konstantinos Kargiotis is playing against Panos Skylodimos, Andreas Hiotakis - George Perisinakis and finaly another Greek championship holder Petros Tzamaloukas against Nikos Symeonidis.
In women's, juniors and veterans all the seeds continue.
Preview
Greek National Championships are starting tomorrow at Athens squash club with men,women,juniors and veterans categories.
Fabian Kalaitzis,last year's champion, is first seed with Petros Tzamaloukas in second seed sceduled to meet in the final for another meet-up as the last three years. Fabian won two of them and Petros one. It is also sceduled according to the draw posssible meet-ups in the quarters Kalaitzis-Tzakos Leo or Hiotakis Logo ,Skylodimos-Kargiotis Konstadinos ,Afifi Omar-Hiotakis Andreas and Tzamaloukas-Symeonidis Nikos.
In the women category the strong favorite is Zeta Tzamalouka followed by Eliza Kargioti and Nicol Pozidi. Konstantinos Kargiotis in the juniors and Kokkinaras ,Gavalas and Barletis at the veterans are the favorites too.
For information regarding the championships call 210-9232872 tournament desk.
The Nationals continued yesterday with the quarterfinals and later in the afternoon with the semis in men's category.
At the quarters top two seeds got through easy,Fabian Kalaitzis won Leo Tzakos 3-0 and Petros Tzamaloukas beat Nikos Symeonidis 3-0. The match of the round was Konstantinos Kargiotis against Panos Skylodimos. The 19 year old Kargiotis won 3-1 after an interesting match at the hot courts of the club. In the last quarterfinal Andreas Hiotakis won George Perisinakis 3-0.
The first semi final was between Fabian Kalaitzis and Konstantinos Kargiotis. Konstantinos never looked dangerous for his opponent and was always under pressure and defending. Fabian won 9/4 9/3 10/8. Last match of the evening was between Petros Tzamaloukas and Andreas Hiotakis with Andreas taking the game and going to 1-1 but finally couldn’t manage to go further. Petros won 9/5 7/9 9/6 9/3. Andreas is improved and the team needs players like him.
Tonight we will have the semis of the women's event with Zeta Tzamalouka against Nicol Pozidi and Eliza Kargioti, Konstantinos's sister, against Maria Zacharaki.
Round of 16
The championships are running smoothly in Athens squash club and many people panticipating and attending to see the matches.
Last night we had a couple of good matches on second round. Leo Tzakos beat Logothetis Hiotakis 3-0 in an exciting match and veteran Panagiotis Tzaneas fought hard against holder Kalaitzis and got down with the same score.
We are today at the quarter-finals stage with matches scheduled for this evening. 6 times Greek champion Fabian Kalaitzis is playing against Leo Tzakos who in the last tournament made the big upset beating ex-champion Moustroufis. 19 years old Konstantinos Kargiotis is playing against Panos Skylodimos, Andreas Hiotakis - George Perisinakis and finaly another Greek championship holder Petros Tzamaloukas against Nikos Symeonidis.
In women's, juniors and veterans all the seeds continue.
PreviewGreek National Championships are starting tomorrow at Athens squash club with men,women,juniors and veterans categories.
Fabian Kalaitzis,last year's champion, is first seed with Petros Tzamaloukas in second seed sceduled to meet in the final for another meet-up as the last three years. Fabian won two of them and Petros one. It is also sceduled according to the draw posssible meet-ups in the quarters Kalaitzis-Tzakos Leo or Hiotakis Logo ,Skylodimos-Kargiotis Konstadinos ,Afifi Omar-Hiotakis Andreas and Tzamaloukas-Symeonidis Nikos.
In the women category the strong favorite is Zeta Tzamalouka followed by Eliza Kargioti and Nicol Pozidi. Konstantinos Kargiotis in the juniors and Kokkinaras ,Gavalas and Barletis at the veterans are the favorites too.
For information regarding the championships call 210-9232872 tournament desk.
Thursday, November 30, 2006
Vari Open
Finals
The final was once again between Petros and Fabian. Not many people attended and it was a pity cause both of them gave their best. Fabian won 11/7 11/5 7/11 11/8 (3-1). For the third place Vafakos won Tzakos and in A category Mark Booth won Manos Kokkinaras 3-2 in an epic match. Congratulations to Vari sports club and especially George Pipergias for a nice organisation and always helping the growth of the sport in Greece.
Quarter-finals
At the quarters happened a big upset, the biggest for many years! Leonidas Tzakos beat former Greek champion Nikos Moustroufis 11/9 2/11 12/10 15/13 ! Fantastic effort from Leo. At the other matches Petros Tzamaloukas,who won Nikos Moustroufis, and Fabian Kalaitzis safely got through to the semis. George Vafakos also, beat Andreas Hiotakis 3/1. Today are the semis : Tzamaloukas-Vafakos and Kalaitzis-Tzakos
The final was once again between Petros and Fabian. Not many people attended and it was a pity cause both of them gave their best. Fabian won 11/7 11/5 7/11 11/8 (3-1). For the third place Vafakos won Tzakos and in A category Mark Booth won Manos Kokkinaras 3-2 in an epic match. Congratulations to Vari sports club and especially George Pipergias for a nice organisation and always helping the growth of the sport in Greece.
Quarter-finals
At the quarters happened a big upset, the biggest for many years! Leonidas Tzakos beat former Greek champion Nikos Moustroufis 11/9 2/11 12/10 15/13 ! Fantastic effort from Leo. At the other matches Petros Tzamaloukas,who won Nikos Moustroufis, and Fabian Kalaitzis safely got through to the semis. George Vafakos also, beat Andreas Hiotakis 3/1. Today are the semis : Tzamaloukas-Vafakos and Kalaitzis-Tzakos
Wednesday, November 29, 2006
Balkan Cup, Belgrade
I was too close in winning my first PSA tournament of the season but lost in the final of the Balkan Cup to Ivan Djorjevic after I was leading 2-0 games he came back to 2-2 and then in the last game I was leading 6/2 and 9/7. At 9/9 he made an unbeliavable shot and at matchball I tinned for the match. I was sad but these things happen and already I am looking forward to my next tournaments, the Vari Open and the Nationals.
Belgrade was really nice city and I had great time with the other two Greeks competing,Nikos Moustroufis (3rd place) and Nikos Symeonidis (9th place). Look forward to come back soon...
Full report at : http://www.squashsite.co.uk/balkan_cup.htm
Wednesday, November 08, 2006
St Petersburg Open
Got back on Monday from St Petersburg where I played among with Fabian to the city's annual tournament. It was my second time there and again it was a fantastic experience in such a beautiful city. After a long flight we landed in a 'white' city as it was already snowing! It was really cold for us and we soon were at our hotel. Tournament was great but I lost in the semis from Fabian and then lost again unfortunately for the third place to Alex Pauvulans. That was a game to win which I didn't. But we really had a good time with the boys, we ve been to some nice restaurants,bars and on and look forward to come back soon...
Next tournament is on Belgrade again,Serbia on 23rd of November. We ll keep in touch
Monday, September 04, 2006
Belgrade Trophy
Just got back from Belgrade where I played some exhibition matches on a glass court in the main square which was full of 500 people seated without counting the walking ones. Actually it was an exhibition tournament where I finished at the third place. Lost to Ivan Djorjevic in the semis and won Fucur from Slovenia for the third place play-off.
As the semi final was sceduled for 16.00 I could hardly see the ball cause the sun was all around ! Also Ivan played some good squash and all the credits to him. At my last match in the evening conditions were normal and I won . The night finished with a great party in Squashland with DJ Marko Nastic, Serbia's best DJ, exclusively for us !
I would like to thank personaly Ivan for inviting me in such a great event and Cedomir, the President of Serbian federation. They put some fantastic effort which surely will be payed back. This was big step for promoting squash in Serbia and I am happy I was part of it.
Tuesday, August 29, 2006
Back to training...
Got back yesterday morning from Kos where I had a great time and had my first training session on the afternoon.
Today I am practicing with Nikos and hope to be fitter for my excibition matches on Friday in Beograd, Serbia. I am absolutely thrilled that I ll play at the Glass court in front of the Serbian Parliament in the center of Belgrade and I can't wait for this. It is sceduled to play in the semifinal against the winner of the match Djorjevic (Ser) -Angelov (Bul) .
You can check it out at : http://www.squashsite.co.uk/belgrade_trophy.htm
Bye for now
Today I am practicing with Nikos and hope to be fitter for my excibition matches on Friday in Beograd, Serbia. I am absolutely thrilled that I ll play at the Glass court in front of the Serbian Parliament in the center of Belgrade and I can't wait for this. It is sceduled to play in the semifinal against the winner of the match Djorjevic (Ser) -Angelov (Bul) .
You can check it out at : http://www.squashsite.co.uk/belgrade_trophy.htm
Bye for now
Wednesday, August 16, 2006
Welcome !!!
From this blog you can see from now on ,my squash news and also the Greek squash tournament news and dates. There is no other information except this page so I will update it very very often with comments and photos.
Summer is moving on so I am going for some summer holidays to Kos from Friday 18th Aug and coming back on 28th. Then a few days workout and fly for my first tournament of the season which is on 1st September in Belgrade, Serbia and is an invitational tournament at a Glass court outside of the Serbian Parliament,in the main square. Other players invited are Stefan Leifels (German champion), Leopold Czaska (Austrian champion),Ivan Djorjevic (Serbian champ),Roman Dolynych (Ukranian champ) and Nikolay Angelov (Bulgarian champ).
I 'll keep you updated...
See you around !
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