The heart of equestrianism beats in Thessaloniki
Thessaloniki hosts a great equestrian event from yesterday until tomorrow Sunday. This is the Greek Cup in overcoming obstacles, which is held with the participation of more than 20 equestrian clubs from all over the country, under the auspices of the Hellenic Equestrian Federation.
The races are hosted at the Equestrian Center of Macedonia, the facilities of the Ippos Club in Nea Redestos and every day they participate for the 150 athletes, with the total participations reaching 456.
The event is attended by the Hellenic Equestrian Club, the Equestrian Club of Athens, the Equestrian Club Attikos, the Athletic Equestrian Club of Ekali, the Equestrian Club of Varybombis, the Equestrian Club of the Northern Suburbs, the Equestrian Equestrian Club, the Equestrian Equestrian Club. Of Macedonia, the Equestrian Club of Thermi, the Equestrian Club of Thrakomakedones, the Equestrian Club of Serres, the Equestrian Club of Centaurus, the Equestrian Club of Thessaly, the Equestrian Club of Thessaly, the Equestrian Club of Kalivia St. George, the Equestrian Club the Kouvaras Equestrian Club, the Equestrian Club of Kalamata, the Equestrian Center of Sesklo, the Athletic Equestrian Center of Thessaloniki and the Equestrian Club of Katerini.
From the event, cup winners emerge in three age categories (adults, 16-25 years old and 12-16 years old).
The president of the Hellenic Equestrian Federation, Costas Karakasilis, spoke to makthes.gr, explaining the facilities of the Equestrian Center of Macedonia: “The Papageorgiou family has invested here, which will create a very large sports center, as well as the Olympic Center in Athens. It is a very large investment of 120 acres. The federation supports Thessaloniki and the whole region with all its compositions. International and Balkan games can take place here, as the Balkan states are also close by. We are talking about something very nice “.
As for Thessaloniki, he said that “it automatically elects the 2nd vice president based on our statute and that means that it is a very large region. It is the second equestrian pole in Greece after Athens “.
Regarding the issue of the development of equestrianism in the country, he said: “After the crisis of 2009-2010 we had a small decline, because the sport wants its investments. After the coronavirus, because it is considered a safe sport in terms of transmission – the races are always done with a health protocol – we have a large increase with young athletes. We gave 356 licenses this year. To become an athlete, he takes exams. The sport presents a good rise, which will slowly pass to the games. Especially Thessaloniki has a very good, upward trend.
Also, in addition to the two Olympic sports, we also have equestrian endurance, which especially in Northern Greece, such as Kilkis and Pieria, is a very good job. It is primarily a sport that takes place outside, in the plains and the field. We travel long distances, 40, 50, 80 and 120 kilometers “.
Thessaloniki hosts a great equestrian event from yesterday until tomorrow Sunday. This is the Greek Cup in overcoming obstacles, which is held with the participation of more than 20 equestrian clubs from all over the country, under the auspices of the Hellenic Equestrian Federation.
The races are hosted at the Equestrian Center of Macedonia, the facilities of the Ippos Club in Nea Redestos and every day they participate for the 150 athletes, with the total participations reaching 456.
The event is attended by the Hellenic Equestrian Club, the Equestrian Club of Athens, the Equestrian Club Attikos, the Athletic Equestrian Club of Ekali, the Equestrian Club of Varybombis, the Equestrian Club of the Northern Suburbs, the Equestrian Equestrian Club, the Equestrian Equestrian Club. Of Macedonia, the Equestrian Club of Thermi, the Equestrian Club of Thrakomakedones, the Equestrian Club of Serres, the Equestrian Club of Centaurus, the Equestrian Club of Thessaly, the Equestrian Club of Thessaly, the Equestrian Club of Kalivia St. George, the Equestrian Club the Kouvaras Equestrian Club, the Equestrian Club of Kalamata, the Equestrian Center of Sesklo, the Athletic Equestrian Center of Thessaloniki and the Equestrian Club of Katerini.
From the event, cup winners emerge in three age categories (adults, 16-25 years old and 12-16 years old).
The president of the Hellenic Equestrian Federation, Costas Karakasilis, spoke to makthes.gr, explaining the facilities of the Equestrian Center of Macedonia: “The Papageorgiou family has invested here, which will create a very large sports center, as well as the Olympic Center in Athens. It is a very large investment of 120 acres. The federation supports Thessaloniki and the whole region with all its compositions. International and Balkan games can take place here, as the Balkan states are also close by. We are talking about something very nice “.
As for Thessaloniki, he said that “it automatically elects the 2nd vice president based on our statute and that means that it is a very large region. It is the second equestrian pole in Greece after Athens “.
Regarding the issue of the development of equestrianism in the country, he said: “After the crisis of 2009-2010 we had a small decline, because the sport wants its investments. After the coronavirus, because it is considered a safe sport in terms of transmission – the races are always done with a health protocol – we have a large increase with young athletes. We gave 356 licenses this year. To become an athlete, he takes exams. The sport presents a good rise, which will slowly pass to the games. Especially Thessaloniki has a very good, upward trend.
Also, in addition to the two Olympic sports, we also have equestrian endurance, which especially in Northern Greece, such as Kilkis and Pieria, is a very good job. It is primarily a sport that takes place outside, in the plains and the field. We travel long distances, 40, 50, 80 and 120 kilometers “.