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Remembering Thanassis Giannakopoulos, the Reformer of Panathinaikos

Published March 19, 2026, 08:04
Remembering Thanassis Giannakopoulos, the Reformer of Panathinaikos

On March 19, 2019, Thanassis Giannakopoulos passed away, a key figure in the rebirth of Panathinaikos Athletic Club, particularly in its amateur sports and basketball sections. Giannakopoulos served as the president of Panathinaikos and played a crucial role in the club's return to the top of Greek and European basketball. The news of his death caused sadness throughout the sports world.