From August 24th to 29th 2022, Loutraki hosted the global sport meeting of Volleyball Veterans, Loutraki Global Volleyball Cup: an unforgettable athletic event, with teams from various countries of the world and impressive moments at the parkee.
Organizer of the event was SPORTCAMP Sports Training Center ,with co-organizer the Municipality of Loutraki- Perachora – Agioi Theodoroi and the support of Loutraki Tourism Organization.
It is a popular event that brings together volleyball athletes at both club and national level, with participation in top clubs, as well as in the National Teams of their countries. In fact, many have developed long-term relationships and friendships as teammates or opponents in major volleyball events, while they traveled with family and friends, combining their competitive obligations with vacations, which certifies the value of the event in the sports tourism development of Loutraki.
During the breaks of the games, the athletes had the opportunity to take a tour of local sights, such as
the Isthmus of Corinth, the Archaeological site of Heraion, the Lake of Heraion and the Positherapy of Loutraki. An impressive highlight of the event was the evening crossing of the Isthmus with a mini-cruise in the Gulf of Corinth, on Friday 26/08!
In honor of the missions and their representatives, a Welcome Dinner was held on Wednesday 24/08 at SPORTCAMP. The dinner was greeted with speeches by the official guests, including the Mayor of Loutraki-Perachora-Agioi Theodoroi, Mr. Georgios Gionis and the Managing Director of SPORTCAMP SA. & President of the Tourist Organization of Loutraki, Mr. Spyros Karavoulis.
The representatives of the National missions thanked the Municipality for the hospitality and the Sports Training Center SPORTCAMP for the perfect organization, while they characterized the city of Loutraki as a favorite destination. They had lots of fun with singing and dancing moments!
Team Canada took 1st place in the Women's 45+ category, Team Mexico took 1st place in the Women's 55+ category, while the Team of Germany took 1st place in the Men's 60+ category.
The event was supported by local businesses through the Loutraki Tourism Organization, providing special discounts & offers to participants: Ypanema seaside food&drinks, Oasis Aqua Spa, Woody's grill tavern, Piperi restaurant, Verykoko restaurant, Zulu Bungy and Umami coffee&brunch.
The Loutraki Global Volleyball Cup 2022 ended in a festive atmosphere with the finals, awards , inter-team treats and friendly atmosphere, while players and coaches renewed their appointment for August 2023!
