Apollon Kalamarias

History

When thousands of Pontic Greek refugees settled in and around Thessaloniki after the Greco-Turkish War and the ensueing population exchange, a group of them formed a musical club to continue their local traditions. The club's first emblem was the image of ancient Olympian god Apollo, Greek God of music and poetry.

Growing in popularity amongst the inhabitants of Kalamaria, the club soon expanded with a theatrical department, and later, a sports department. It was around this time the club colors were chosen: red, and black.

Departments

• Apollon Kalamarias F.C., football team
• Apollon Kalamarias V.C., volleyball team
• Apollon Kalamarias B.C., basketball team
• Apollon Kalamarias women's basketball, basketball women team

Titles

;Apollon Kalamarias F.C.

• EPSM Championship
  • Winners (2): 1958, 1976
• Second Division
  • Winners (3): 1972–73, 1982–83, 1991–92
• Third Division
  • Winners (4): 1975-1976, 1979-1980, 2012–2013, 2016-2017

;Apollon Kalamarias B.C.

• Greek basketball women's Championship
  • Winner (2): 1974, 1992
• Greek basketball women's cup
  • Winner (1): 1997

;Apollon Kalamarias V.C.

• Greek Volleyball League Cup
  • Runners-up (1): 2012

Notable supporters

• Harry Klynn, actor, former club president
• Ioannis Sfairopoulos , basketball player and coach
• Savvas Sfairopoulos, former basketball player and coach

References

References

1. [https://www.fosonline.gr/basket/article/23699/o-apollon-kalamarias-timise-ton-gianni-sfairopoylo ''Ο Απόλλων είναι η ομάδα της καρδιάς μου, ο πατέρας μου μας έκανε Απολλωνιστές'']