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DEAB: Panathinaikos BC to play one game behind closed doors, owner fined
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DEAB: Panathinaikos BC to play one game behind closed doors, owner fined

From Ta Nea · () Greek

Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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News Official statement Outcome reported
  • Panathinaikos BC has been ordered to play one home game behind closed doors starting next season.
  • The team's owner, Dimitris Giannakopoulos, received a 50,000 euro fine for his conduct during a recent game.
  • The sanctions do not affect the upcoming Game 4 of the finals series.

The Standing Committee for the Prevention of Violence (DEAB) has imposed sanctions on Panathinaikos BC following an examination of data and reports related to Game 2 of the Stoiximan GBL finals series between Panathinaikos and Olympiacos at the OAKA indoor arena.

According to the official announcement, Panathinaikos BC must play one game without spectators. This penalty will take effect from the new 2026/27 season. Consequently, this decision does not impact the scheduled Game 4 of the finals series on Wednesday, June 10 (9:00 PM), for which Panathinaikos has already sold tickets.

In addition to the home game ban, the committee fined the club's leader, Dimitris Giannakopoulos, 50,000 euros for his behavior during the same match. The sanctions are a response to incidents that occurred during the game, highlighting the committee's role in maintaining order and enforcing regulations within professional sports.

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Originally published by Ta Nea in Greek. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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