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Dr. Stavros Douvis
FISU Assessor
FIBA Technical Commission Vice President
Press Releases
| 19/07/2011, Athens, Greece 2011 elections for the FISU Executive Commitee. Message to the FISU family... |
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During the last eight years we have worked hard and have accomplished a lot for the evolution of the University Sport Movement. I ask for your support during the elections for the new Executive Committee on August 9th in Shenzhen, China in order to continue this collective effort, with more passion, a clear vision, new ideas, always under the umbrella of a solid strategic plan. |
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| 18/07/2011, Athens, Greece |
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| The Hellenic University Sport Federation presented the candidacy of Dr. Stavros Douvis for the positions of FISU First Assessor and FISU Assessor. More... |  |
| 21/06/2011, Shenzhen, China |
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| As the 2011 Summer Universiade in Shenzhen is approaching, the preparation pace of the Organizing Committee and FISU has speeded up. The FISU delegation is paying a multi-purpose visit in Shenzhen. This delegation consists of FISU Secretary General/CEO, Eric Saintrond, CTI Chair Stavros Douvis, SU Director Marc Vandenplas, Assistant to Universiade Jing Zhao, Sport Assistant to Summer Universiade Melanie Stallecker, as well as the FISU IT Advisor Mirjana Cvijanovic and her colleague Zoran Nikolic. |  |
| 26/05/2011, Lausanne, Switzerland |
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| CTI Chair Stavros Douvis participated in three-day board meeting of the FISU Executive Committee in Lausanne, Switzerland, from May 26th to 28th. 2011 Universiade host Shenzhen presented its progress report. First an update was given by the SU Dept., with CTI Chair Stavros Douvis. |  |
| 20/02/2011, Ioannina, Greece Stavros Douvis officiated the Greece Vs. Barcelona Basketball Match for Children in Need. Some of the most famous basketball players of all time, arrived last Saturday in Ioannina, to take part in a game different from the others. The game took place on Sunday, the 20th of February. The President of the Hellenic Republic, Mr. Karolos Papoulias was present. The Barcelona players underlined during their interviews, that they were grateful for the hospitality and the beautiful game! It is worth mentioning that the other official of the game was Mr. Andreas Loverdos, the Greek Minister of Health and Social solidarity. |
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| 20/11/2010, Brussels, Belgium |
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| In November 20th, the FISU Executive Committee meeting held its last day of meetings in the Belgian capital. TI Chair report for the 26th Summer Universiade was given by Mr. Stavros Douvis, EC member and CTI Chair SU. The Shenzhen Organizing Committee was next to give an update on the 2011 Universiade preparations. After Mr. Douvis’ update, the Shenzhen OC presented its progress report. Stavros Douvis presented the CTI Chair report for the 27th Summer Universiade in Kazan. |
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| 14/10/2010, Shenzhen, China |
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| All Technical Chairs of the 24 sports of the 2011 Universiade program, are visiting Shenzhen in different groups. CTI President Stavros Douvis and members of the FISU staff are on the spot to support our CT Chairs and to assist them. |  |
| 10/10/2010, Shenzhen, China |
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| A little bit more than 10 months away from the Opening Ceremony of the 2011 Summer Universiade that will take place in Shenzhen (China), this second visit of the Technical Chairs under the lead of the CTI Chair Stavros Douvis is more than important. Competition and training venues checking, Competition schedule, sports presentation, media and broadcast, IT, Timing and Scoring, On Venue Results System are all important issues that have to be finalized during this visit. Because of the late recruitment of the Competition Managers within the OC, the work of our CT’s has been more than multiplied. |
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| 28/09/2010, Ljubljana, Slovenia |
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At the occasion of the EUSA Executive Committee Meeting 02-2010, the European University Sports Association officially opened its new office in Ljubljana, Slovenia on Saturday, September 25th, 2010. |
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| 03/07/2010, Cape Town, South Affrica |
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| Dr. Stavros Douvis attended the 2010 World Cup quarterfinal between Germany and Argentina and met with representatives of the organising committee and FIFA. He had the change to discuss with his close friend Franz Beckenbauer the latest developments in international football. |  |
| 10/06/2010, Kazan, Russia |
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| The work of the CTI Chairs under the supervision of Stavros Douvis, CTI Chair for SU and Marc Vandenplas, FISU Director Summer Universiade, has started several days ago in Kazan. Today, June 10th, Michalis Kyritsis, CT Chair for Basketball/Men and Jean Paul Clemençon, CT Chair for Water Polo joined the FISU delegation in the host city of the 2013 Summer Universiade. In today’s meeting, Starvos Douvis mentioned that the level of organization on the preparation for the Universiade in Kazan is very good. “This is the first Organizing Committee that started functioning long before the Universiade Opening Ceremony. Efficient work now is the key to success of the Universiade in 2013”, he said. More... |
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| 14/05/2010, Shenzhen, China |
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| Today, May 14th, the FISU Executive Committee started its two-day board meeting in Shenzhen, host city of the 26th Summer Universiade in 2011. Prior to the meeting chaired by FISU President George E. Killian, the FISU Assessors were officially welcomed by Mr. Jie Tang, Vice-Mayor of Shenzhen, Mr. Liang Daoxing, Director-General of the Executive Office of the 2011 SU Organizing Committee and Xu Deli, Vice-Chair of the 2011 SU Organizing Committee. |  |
| 15/04/2010, Kazan, Russia |
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| From April 12th to 17th, 2010, the CTI Chair and EC member Stavros Douvis, EC member Oleg Matytsin, FISU SU Director Marc Vandenplas, FISU Media and Communication Director Dejan Susovic and FISU Sport Manager Michal Buchel have paid an important visit to the OC of the Kazan 2013 Summer Universiade. More... |  |
| 25/03/2010, Shenzhen, China |
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| In the morning session on Wednesday March 23rd, 2010, the FISU Inspection team, headed by Mr. Stavros Douvis, FISU CTI Chair, and accompanied by Marc Vandenplas, FISU Director for Summer Universiade. In the afternoon, Mr. Douvis and Mr. Buchal visited more venues which are under construction. They looked at the venues in the Yantian District for volleyball and basketball and went to the Longgang District to inspect hte venues for sailing and open water swimming. The construction goes according the masterplan and the venues will be delivered to the OC by the end of the year. The sailing venue should be finished by the end of October because the OC wants to organize a test by that time. |
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| 24/03/2010, Shenzhen, China |
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Inspection visits and meetings are currently taking place in Shenzhen, China for the continuous preparation of the 2011 Summer Universiade by the CTI Chair and FISU Secretariat members. |
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| 14/02/2010, Dallas, USA |
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| Dr. Stavros Douvis attended the 2010 NBA All Star Game in Dallas and met with the NBA commisioner Mr. David Stern. Link... |  |
| 15-16/01/2010, Cairo, Egypt |
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| Dr. Stavros Douvis attended the meeting of the FIBA Technical Commission. | |
| 9-14/01/2010, Shenzhen, China |
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| Dr. Stavros Douvis attended the scheduled CTI inspection visit. Link... |  |
| 7/12/2009, Vienna, Austria |
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| Dr. Stavros Douvis attended the 10th Anniversary of EUSA - Gala Dinner in Vienna. Link... | |
| 3/12/2009, Munich, Germany |
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| Dr. Stavros Douvis attended the 5th Meeting of the Technical Commission of FIBA Europe. | |
| 22/11/2009, Monte-Carlo, Monaco |
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| Dr. Stavros Douvis attended the World Athletics Gala in order to be honoured for the successful organization of the IAAF World Athletics Final Thessaloniki 2009. During the celebrations of the World Athletics Gala hosted by International Athletic Foundation (IAF), Dr. Douvis met with IAF & IAAF President Lamine Diack in the Salle des Etoiles of the Sporting Club d’Eté on Sunday 22 November. President Diack expressed his gratitude for the unprecidented success of the IAAF World Athletics Final Thessaloniki 2009. Link... |  |
| 13-14/11/2009, Erzurum, Turkey |
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| Dr. Stavros Douvis attended the FISU Executive Committee hosted by the Organizing Committee 2011 Winter Universiade in Erzurum Turkey. Link... | |
| 23/10/2009, Shenzhen, China |
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| FISU EC member and CTI Chair Mr. Stavros Douvis visited the venues for basketball and cycling (velodrome) of the Summer Universiade Shenzhen 2011. Link... |  |
| 21/09/2009, Athens, Greece |
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| Secretary General Stavros Douvis wellcomed the Greek National Basketball Team who won the bronze metal in the 36th Eurobasket in Poland. Link... |   |
| 11/09/2009, Thessaloniki, Greece |
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The official press conference for the World Athletics Final IAAF / VTB Bank was held today, Friday 11th September at 12:30, at «Porto Palace» Hotel. Mr. Stavros DOUVIS (General Secretary of Sports,President of the Organising Committee): |
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| 11/09/2009, Thessaloniki, Greece |
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Usain Bolt visited today, Friday 11th September, the 5th High School at Thessaloniki, just two days before competing in the World Athletics Final IAAF / VTB Bank. Hundreds young students showed their admiration and they welcomed him, in an impressive way. The Jamaican sprinter couldn’t believe in his eyes, seeing the affection of the public and signed many autographs to his young fans that surrounded him. The Deputy Minister of Sports, Mr. Yannis Ioannidis, the General Secretary of Sports and President of the WAF Organizing Committee, Mr. Stavros Douvis, and the Mayor of Thessaloniki, Mr. Vasilis Papageorgopoulos, accompanied Usain Bolt. Secretary General and president of the organising committee of World Athletics Final Thessaloniki 2009 Stavros Douvis gave the start of a mock race between World Champion Usain Bolt and a 5 year old boy. The race took place in the high school's yard in the middle of hundreds of students who had a unique change to get close to their idol. |
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| 11/09/2009, Thessaloniki, Greece |
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Secretary General and president of the organising committee of World Athletics Final Thessaloniki 2009 Stavros Douvis announced that tickets are out for the IAAF World Athletics Final 2009. It is the first time in Greece that an athletics event reflects such an extrodinary fan interest. Over twenty eight thousand passionate fans of athletics will pack the state of the art facilities of the recently renovated Kaftanzoglio Stadium. |
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| 31/08/2009, Athens, Greece |
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Secretary General and president of the organising committee of World Athletics Final Thessaloniki 2009 Stavros Douvis made the following statement regarding the confirmation that Usain Bolt will come and run at the WAF 2009 that will be held on the 12th and 13th of September in Thessaloniki: "I am happy to announce that Usain Bolt will indeed compete, since this morning he confirmed his presense in this event. Important games are held when big athletes perticipate in them. The 2009 Final in Thessaloniki will have the best athletes of world athletics." Link to WAF 2009... |
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| 18/08/2009, Berlin, Germany |
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Secretary General Stavros Douvis and President of the WAF Organising Committee warmly welcomed everybody and noted that the success of the upcoming event (12-13 September) is assured. He said: “We feel so glad to welcome you in this celebration and we will be waiting for you in Greece. We will be ready to host successfully this top event. The media representatives will give an idea about Thessaloniki to the rest of the world.” Link to WAF 2009... Link to IAAF.org... |
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| 10/08/2009, Patras, Greece |
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Deputy Minister of Culture Yiannis Ioannidis and Secretary General Stavros Douvis visited the city of Patras in order to discuss issues pertaining the upgrade of existing athletic facilities and the needs for new athletic infrastructure. More... |
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| 01/08/2009, Thessaloniki, Greece |
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| Deputy Minister of Culture Yiannis Ioannidis and Secretary General Stavros Douvis attended the National Hellenic Athletics Championship at the Kaftanzoglio Stadium in Thessaloniki. The More... | |
| 28/07/2009, Athens, Greece |
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| Deputy Minister of Culture Yiannis Ioannidis and Secretary General Stavros Douvis presented the electronic ticket which will be operational with the opening of the upcoming sporting season. More... | |
| 02/07/2009, Belgrade, Serbia |
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Secretary General Stavros Douvis and member of the FISU Executive Committee welcomed the President of the Hellenic Republic Mr. Karolos Papoulias to the University Village of the 25th Universiade Belgrade 2009. The President of the Hellenic Republic was very pleased to visit the impressive University Village and to be able to greet athletes from different nations. This was also a great honor for FISU – said George Killian, the FISU president. More... |
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| 04/06/2009, Athens, Greece |
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Secretary General Stavros Douvis attended the official presentation of the new outfit of the Hellenic Basketball National teams. |
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| 04/06/2009, Halkidiki, Greece |
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Secretary General Stavros Douvis attended the welcome reception of the 4th Aegean Airlines PRO-AM golf tournament at the Porto Carras Golf Resort at Halkidiki Greece. |
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| 09/04/2009, Athens, Greece |
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| Deputy Minister of Culture Yiannis Ioannidis, Secretary General Stavros Douvis and Mrs Marianna Vardinogiannis hosted the 1st meeting of the organising committee "Athens Deaflympics 2013". | |
| 31/03/2009, Athens, Greece |
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Deputy Minister of Culture Yiannis Ioannidis and Secretary General Stavros Douvis, visited the President of the Hellenic Republic Mr. Karolos Papoulias with the Association of Greek Basketball Veterans. |
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| 23/02/2009, Athens, Greece |
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Deputy Minister of Culture Yiannis Ioannidis and Secretary General Stavros Douvis, met with the new president of the Hellenic Olympic Committee Mr. Spyros Kapralos to discuss issues concerning the Hellenic Olympic Committee. |
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| 12/02/2009, Harbin, China |
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Secretary General Stavros Douvis will attend the Executive Committee meeting of FISU which will be held this Friday in Harbin China, four days before the official opening of the 2009 Winter Universiade. More... |
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| 09/02/2009, Athens, Greece |
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1st Meeting of the Organizing and Executive Committee of the IAAF WORLD ATHLETICS FINAL 2009 in Thessaloniki Greece. More... Watch Video... |
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| 30/01/2009, Athens, Greece |
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Secretary General Stavros Douvis expressed his confidence that the electronic ticket, and cameras in stadiums will be operational from next season. More... |
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| 21/01/2009, Athens, Greece |
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Deputy Minister of Culture Yiannis Ioannidis and Secretary General Stavros Douvis hosted the presentation of the Official Photo Album of the Hellenic Paralympic Delegation in Beijing. More... |
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| 20/01/2009, Athens, Greece |
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Deputy Minister of Culture Yiannis Ioannidis and Secretary General Stavros Douvis, hosted the signage of the cooperation memorandum between the president of the organizing committee of Deaflympics 2013 Mrs Marianna Vardinogiannis and the president of the International Committee of Sports for the Deaf Mrs Donalda Ammons. More... |
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| 16-17/01/2009, Dubai, (UAE) |
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Secretary General Stavros Douvis participated in the works of FIBA world technical commission, which resulted to the finalization and approval by FIBA of historic rule changes. The new rules aim to the achievment of uniformity in the way the game is played globaly and will come into effect after the 2010 World Championships in Turkey. |
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| 07/01/2009, Athens, Greece |
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Deputy Minister of Culture Yiannis Ioannidis and Secretary General Stavros Douvis presented awards to distinguished basketball personalities during the new year festivities orgznized by the Greek Basketball Coaches Association. More... |
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| 31/12/2008, Athens, Greece |
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Secretary General mediated in order to facilitate the resolution of the dispute between the Panhellenic Association of Professional Basketball Players and the Hellenic Basketball Federation. More... |
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| 15/12/2008, Athens, Greece |
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| Panhellenic Association of Sport Journalists Awards 2008 (PSAT) | |
Secretary General Stavros Douvis presents the award to Panathinaikos Athens Club president Mr. Thanassis Giannakopoulos for the club's 100 year anniversary and achivements. Watch Video... |
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| 11-12/12/2008, Athens, Greece |
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Deputy Minister of Culture with responsibilities for Sports Ioannis Ioannidis and Secretary General Stavros Douvis acting as the presedent of the organizing commitee secured the successful organization of the 11th Council of Europe Conference of Ministers Responsible for Sport. More... |
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| 01/12/2008, Athens, Greece |
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| Panhellenic Association of Professional Soccer Players Awards 2008(PSAP) | |
Greek striker Dimitris Salpigidis receives the award for Best Greek Soccer Player for 2008 from Stavros Douvis, secretary general of sport. More... |
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| 01/12/2008, Athens, Greece |
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26th Athens Classic Marathon Stavros Douvis, general secretary for sports, told a press conference yesterday that foreign runners, who account for more than half of participants, will be Greece’s sports ambassadors to the world, transmitting the country’s love for sports. More... |
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| 15/10/2008, Rome, Italy |
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Secretary General Stavros Douvis representing the Greek government, joined the effort of the European Professional Football Leagues and FAO at the official launch of the campaign (Rome, Italy) in order to raise funds and awareness about the increasingly critical problem of world hunger, in the ambit of the World Food Day. More... Watch Video... |
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| 22/08/2008, Athens, Greece |
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Rogge’s statements spark fiery reactions. Greek Secretary General of Sport Stavros Douvis stressed that Greece is too high for anyone to speak of it. More... |
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| 09/07/2008, Thessaloniki, Greece |
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Secretary General Stavros Douvis opened the 8th World Univesity Wrestling Championship in Thesssaloniki Greece organized by the Hellenic University Sport Federation and the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. More... |
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| Moscow, Russia: May 16, 2008 |
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Secretary General Stavros Douvis and the FISU executive commitee on their way to Kazan, the Russian candidate for the 2013 SU, made a stop-over in Moscow where they met the newly elected President of the Russian Federation, Mr. Medvedev in the Kremlin at the historical Red Square. More... |
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Greece: April 13, 2008Secretary General Stavros Douvis tossed the honorary tip off of the 2008 Greek Basketball All Star Game in Amaliada-Greece, where the Greek Stars lost to the Foreigners 111-101, in an admittedly very exciting game. The Secretary General expressed his satisfaction for the spectacular basketball which was produced and showcased by all the participants over the All Star week end. Watch Video...
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UK: April 02, 2008
WORLD ATHLETICS FINAL TO THESSALONIKI
IAAF Council decided to award the event to Thessaloniki, the second largest city in Greece with a population of 1 million people. The winning bid was presented by the General Secretary for Sport of the Greek Government, Stavros Douvis. IAAF.org
| Marathon, Greece: March 29, 2008 |
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Secretary General Stavros Douvis carries the sacred flame along the historic road from Marathonas to Athens. He passes the Olympic Flame to his son in an admitedly very moving moment. Watch Video... |
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Brussels, Belgium: October 27, 2007
STAVROS DOUVIS APPOINTED CHAIRMAN CTI SUMMER UNIVERSIADE
In the Executive Committee meeting held in Brussels, the members for all FISU Commissions were appointed for the period 2007-2011. This was a very long and difficult procedure. Indeed, there were a lot of candidates willing to be part of the commissions. Stavros Douvis after his successful run in last summer's ellection in Bangkok was appointed Chairman of the International Technical Committee Summer Universiade.
Pescara, Italy: October 27, 2007
AND THE WINNER IS VOLOS-LARISSA!!! THE XVII MEDITERRANEAN GAMES WILL BE HELD IN GREECE.
The International Mediterranean Games Committee and the 23 National Olympic Committees-Members have trusted the ambitious Greek proposal for the upgrade of the Mediterranean Games and have assigned Volos to host and organise the Games of 2013.The battle was difficult under unfavourable conditions for the hosting of the 2013 Mediterranean Games. The campaign began months after the other two candidate cities, Rijeka and Mersin, in a negative sense because of the emotional load of the Mediterranean Family towards the Candidature of Rijeka, due to her repeated bidding for hosting the Games. Secretary General Stavros Douvis who is the Vice President of the bid Committee expressed his satisfaction for the successful outcome of the Greek delegation's collective effort.
Bangkok, Thailand: 06/08/2007
The Secretary General Mr. Stavros Douvis got elected for second consecutive time in the executive committee of FISU.
A total of 145 national federations participated in the election and Stavros Douvis received the sriking 80% of the total votes.
Soon after his reelection the Secretary General said: "I want to thank the countries who voted for me and I promise to work even harder for the development and evolution of the University Sport movement. I also want to thank the Greek Government and more specifically the Minister of Foreign Affairs Miss Dora Mpakogianni, the Deputy Minister of Sport Mr. Georgios Orfanos and the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Mr. Theodoros Kassimis for their valuable support towards the successful outcome of this election".
The Secretary General will remain in Bangkok in order to attend the opening of the 24th Universiade on August the 8th.
Belgrade,
Serbia: July 22, 2007
EUROPEAN OLYMPIC YOUTH FESTIVAL OPENING CEREMONY
The Secretary General of Sport Mr. Stavros Douvis was invited by the Serbian Government in Belgrade, in order to attend the opening ceremony of the European Olympic Youth Festival.
Novi Sad, Serbia: July 22, 2007
WORLD BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP FOR YOUNG MEN
The Secretary General of Sport Mr. Stavros Douvis attended with the FIBA Secretary General Emeritus Borislav Stankovic the final game of the World Basketball Championship for young men between Serbia and United States of America.
Ljubljana, Slovenia: July 21, 2007
EUSA SEMINAR
The future and the problems of European University Sports were discussed
during the EUSA seminar which took place in Ljubljana. Greece was represented
by the Secretary General Mr. Stavros Douvis, who is a member of the Executive
Committee of the International University Sport Federation.
THE FLAME OF THE EUROPEAN OLYMPIC YOUTH FESTIVAL WAS LIT IN ATHENS, GREECE
The Secretary General of Sport Mr. Stavros Douvis attended the ceremony
for the lighting of the flame of the European Olympic Youth Festival at
the Panathinaiko Stadium in Athens Greece, organized by the Hellenic Olympic
Committee. The flame will burn next to the monument “Pobednik”
at Kalemegdan in honor of the European Olympic Youth Festival which will
be held from 21 to 28 July in Belgrade.
THE “FLAME OF HOPE” FOR THE 2007 SPECIAL OLYMPICS WORLD SUMMER GAMES WAS LIT TODAY IN ATHENS, GREECE
The Secretary General of Sport Mr. Stavros Douvis, Vice President of Special Olympics Greece, attended the ceremony honoring the spirit of the Special Olympics and the courage of its athletes. The “Flame of Hope” for the 2007 Special Olympics World Summer Games was lit today in Athens, Greece, officially launching the Global Law Enforcement Torch Run. Carried by a team of Special Olympics athletes and law enforcement officers through the streets of Athens, the torch now departs Greece to begin its global journey to the site of the World Games in Shanghai, China. The flame itself was lit using the rays of the sun at the sacred site of Pnyx, located across from the Acropolis, in a ceremony hosted by Special Olympics Greece.
2nd WORLD CONGRESS ON SPORT MANAGEMENT
The Secretary General of Sport Mr. Stavros Douvis, was
the coordinator and the rapporteur of a round table discussion, in which
distinguished participants from the field of professional football deposited
their opinions on the problems and the sustainable development of the
sport in Greece. The contribution of sport management and marketing and
the involvement of more specialists from these fields in the organization
of the sport were also discussed. The proceedings of the discussion included
some very interesting suggestions and proposals, which will help substantially
towards the upgrade and evolution of professional football.
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