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Hardalias: Olympiacos gets the stadium it deserves
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Hardalias: Olympiacos gets the stadium it deserves

From Ta Nea · () Greek

Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Attica Regional Governor Nikos Hardalias attended the presentation of Olympiacos' new stadium, emphasizing its significance for the club's history.
  • Hardalias highlighted the region's support for sports infrastructure, stating that sports are a top priority through licensing and new facilities.
  • He noted that the new stadium is a "gem" and a step forward for the country, while also mentioning ongoing projects like seven swimming pools and four national sports centers in Attica.

Nikos Hardalias, the Regional Governor of Attica, attended the unveiling of Olympiacos' new stadium at the Piraeus Municipal Theatre, underscoring the project's importance. He stated that the club is acquiring a modern home worthy of its storied history.

Olympiacos is acquiring the stadium it deserves for its journey. The region stands by every sports project in the metropolitan area. Our job is in licensing. We have made it clear that the sports sector is very important to us.

โ€” Nikos HardaliasThe Attica Regional Governor spoke about the region's support for sports infrastructure and the new Olympiacos stadium.

Hardalias emphasized the Attica Region's continuous support for sports infrastructure development, declaring that sports are a fundamental priority. This support manifests through both the licensing process and the implementation of new facilities across the entire Athens metropolitan area. "Every new infrastructure for the country is a step forward," Hardalias remarked, calling the stadium a "gem."

He further elaborated on the region's commitment to sports, noting, "Olympiacos is acquiring the stadium it deserves for its journey. The region stands by every sports project in the metropolitan area. Our job is in licensing. We have made it clear that the sports sector is very important to us."

Every new infrastructure for the country is a step forward.

โ€” Nikos HardaliasThe Regional Governor described the new stadium as a significant development for Greece.

Beyond the new stadium, Hardalias highlighted other ongoing sports projects in Attica. These include the development of seven swimming pools and four national centers dedicated to basketball, volleyball, handball, and water polo, which will host national teams. "The message is that more infrastructure means more children. We want to take steps forward," he concluded.

The message is that more infrastructure means more children. We want to take steps forward.

โ€” Nikos HardaliasHardalias linked increased sports infrastructure to greater youth participation.
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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.