Regional Governor of Ionian Islands Honors Corfu’s Champion Athletes
Corfu, June 24 – The Regional Governor of the Ionian Islands, Yiannis Trepekli, on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, welcomed and honored Corfu’s champion athletes, Tereza Kourtesi and Stefania-Maria Asimopoulou, at his office. The recognition was for their outstanding national and international performances in their respective sports. The athletes were accompanied by their coaches, Panagiotis Kalogeros and Heracles Roditis, respectively. Also present at the meeting were the Deputy Regional Governor for Sports & Youth, Yiannis Armeniakos, and the Special Advisor to the Ionian Islands Region for Sports, Tilemachos Gavalas.
The Ionian Islands Region and Regional Governor Yiannis Trepekli, through the recognition of these two Corfiot champions, are actively honoring the female presence in sports.
Tereza Kourtesi: A Pioneer in Corfiot Swimming
Tereza Kourtesi, the first woman in Corfu to achieve such high distinctions in swimming, reached the top through exceptional mental strength. Her achievements include:
- Winner of the Panhellenic School Swimming Championship.
- Winner of the Panhellenic Swimming Championship.
- Member of the National Swimming Team, participating in International and European Competitions.
Stefania-Maria Asimopoulou: Overcoming Challenges in Weightlifting
Stefania-Maria Asimopoulou overcame significant deficiencies in equipment and sports infrastructure on the island, bringing Panhellenic medals in Weightlifting to Corfu for the first time. Her distinctions include:
- Panhellenic success in the School Championship.
- Panhellenic successes in the Junior and Women’s categories.
- Member of the National Team, participating in International and Pan-European Competitions.
“In the persons of Tereza and Stefania-Maria, we honor the new generation of the Ionian Islands who turn adversities into triumph. The Regional Authority stands practically by their side, with a stable political priority on upgrading sports infrastructure and supporting the human resources of our islands,” stated the Regional Governor of the Ionian Islands.
The Regional Authority highlights the importance of effort in overcoming material obstacles and personal adversities to achieve high performance, emphasizing that supporting the new generation and improving athletic conditions in the Ionian Islands are political priorities.
Source: https://www.imerazante.gr/2026/06/24/396818
