Nafsithoos Swimming Club Celebrates Annual Pie Cutting Event in Corfu
Corfu, January 25 – The Nafsithoos Swimming Club held its annual pie cutting event yesterday, January 24, 2026, at the indoor swimming pool in Corfu. The festive occasion included a parade of the club’s swimmers, an internal competitive event, and an awards ceremony, celebrating the achievements of its athletes.
Among the distinguished guests who attended and presented awards were the Deputy Minister of Shipping and Island Policy, Mr. Stefanos Gikas; the former Mayor of Central Corfu and Diapontia Islands, Ms. Meropi Hydraiou; the former Deputy Regional Governor, Mr. Kostas Zorbas; and Mr. Agathos Kostas, President of the Hellenic Sports Federation of Corfu.
A Tradition of Celebration and Achievement
The event commenced with a vibrant parade of the club’s swimmers, followed by an internal competitive day. In a cherished tradition, athletes cut the ceremonial pie while in the swimming pool, a practice that has been observed for several years.
During a brief review of the swimming department’s activities, officials highlighted the participation and distinctions of the competitive team in the first and final phases of the Panhellenic Championship. The pre-competitive team also showcased an impressive performance, securing the 2nd place in the medal standings within the region. Furthermore, special mention was made of the 11 pre-competitive athletes who are listed among the top 40 performers in Greece.
Recognizing Excellence and Dedication
Throughout the event, both junior and senior athletes of the club were honored with medals and diplomas. Among those recognized were:
- Evina Chrysikopoulou for her contributions to the club and her academic excellence as a medical student.
- Elena Savani for her successes in the junior category and her admission to the Department of Physical Education and Sports.
- Zacharoula Chatzidaki, 7th Panhellenic Champion in the 50m freestyle.
- Eleana Manolakou, 7th Panhellenic Champion in the 1500m freestyle and an elite swimmer of the Hellenic Swimming Federation.
- Angelika Politi for achieving the 3rd best performance in Greece in breaststroke events.
- Lydia Poulida, Elena Daskalierou, and Mariana Daskalierou, recognized as elite swimmers based on the strict criteria of the federation.
Special honorary distinctions were awarded to swimmers:
- Theodoros Kotinas, Panhellenic Champion in the masters category for both pool and open water, and for his participation and 11th place finish in the European Championship in Poland.
- Xenofontas Isaris, Christos Melos, and Anastasios Chondrogiannis for meeting qualification standards and participating in the final phase of the Panhellenic Championship at OAKA.
- Triantafyllia Karoubi, Vasia and Victoria Lilo, Antonios Konstantinou Katsaros, and Giorgos Mazarakis for their contributions and successful participation in the regional championship and the first phase of the Panhellenic Championship.
Finally, recognition was given to the following athletes who managed to be included in the list of top performers nationwide for 2025:
- Anastasios Chatzidakis
- Eva and Marina Pagiata
- Konstantina Mamalou
- Kristian Osmani
- Fenia Parginou
- Mariangel Samoil
- Leon Linosporis
- Evangelia Chatzidaki
- Alexandros Miliotis
A special honorary mention was also made to the club’s athlete with disabilities, Kotinos, who trains with the club and excels in her championships.
Commemorative medals and diplomas were also presented to all participants in the internal competition and to the
