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Greek volleyball legend Iratklis Doriadis dies at 72
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Greek volleyball legend Iratklis Doriadis dies at 72

From Ta Nea · () Greek

Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Greek volleyball mourns the loss of legendary player and coach Iratklis Doriadis, who died at age 72.
  • Doriadis had a distinguished career as a player for the Greek national team and Olympiacos, and later coached numerous clubs and the national men's team.
  • His funeral is scheduled for Thursday, July 9, at the Palio Faliro cemetery.

The Greek volleyball community is in mourning following the death of Iratklis Doriadis, a towering figure in the sport's history. Doriadis passed away at the age of 72, leaving behind a significant legacy as both a player and a coach.

Olympiacos SFP expresses its deep sorrow over the loss of Iratklis Doriadis.

— Olympiacos S.F.P.In a statement mourning the death of the volleyball legend.

Born in Istanbul in 1954, Doriadis was recognized as one of the top Greek volleyball players of his generation. He represented the Greek national team in 292 matches. His career included a notable stint with Olympiacos from 1977 to 1986, followed by a period with Ethnikos Piraeus until 1990.

Iratklis Doriadis served Greek volleyball as a player, coach, and official. Wearing the Olympiacos jersey, he played as a center from 1977 to 1986 and also coached the Women's Volleyball team.

— Olympiacos S.F.P.In a statement mourning the death of the volleyball legend.

After retiring as a player, Doriadis transitioned to coaching, leading various teams including Olympiacos women's team, Panionios men's and women's teams, Galatsi, Agia Paraskevi, Ilioupoli, Ethnikos Piraeus, and Asteras Agiou Dimitriou. He also served as the federal coach for the men's national team. From 2000 to 2012, he chaired the Volleyball Veterans Association, continuing his dedication to the sport.

The "red-and-white" family bids farewell with respect to a man who linked his name to the history of Greek volleyball and honored the jersey of the Legend with ethos, love, and dignity.

— Olympiacos S.F.P.In a statement mourning the death of the volleyball legend.

Olympiacos issued a statement expressing deep sorrow over Doriadis's passing. The club highlighted his service to Greek volleyball as a player, coach, and official, remembering him for his integrity, passion, and dignity while wearing the Olympiacos jersey. Doriadis will be laid to rest on Thursday, July 9, at 11:30 AM at the Palio Faliro cemetery.

Our deepest condolences to his relatives and loved ones. May his memory be eternal.

— Olympiacos S.F.P.In a statement mourning the death of the volleyball legend.
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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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