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PAOK clubs mourn 15-year-old athlete killed in crash
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PAOK clubs mourn 15-year-old athlete killed in crash

From Ta Nea · () Greek

Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • PAOK FC and PAOK BC expressed deep sorrow over the tragic death of 15-year-old athlete Anna-Maria Pantazoni in a car accident.
  • The club's statements conveyed condolences to the athlete's family and loved ones during this difficult time.
  • The young athlete's passing has cast a pall of grief over the entire PAOK organization.

The PAOK sports family is in deep mourning following the tragic death of 15-year-old athlete Anna-Maria Pantazoni in a car accident on Friday. Both the football club (PAE PAOK) and the basketball club (KAE PAOK) issued official statements expressing their profound sadness.

There are no words when a child leaves, before they even get to touch their dreams.

— PAOK FCPAOK FC's statement mourning the loss of the young athlete.

PAOK FC's statement lamented the loss of a young life, stating, "There are no words when a child leaves, before they even get to touch their dreams." The club sent its thoughts to the family and loved ones during these difficult hours, adding, "May the earth rest lightly upon her."

May the earth rest lightly upon her.

— PAOK FCPAOK FC's closing words in their statement.

Similarly, KAE PAOK conveyed its deep sorrow for the "unjust loss" of the football player. The club emphasized that her passing has plunged the entire PAOK family into deep grief, acknowledging that no words can alleviate the pain for someone who left so prematurely at the age of 15. They concluded with "Have a good journey. May her memory be eternal."

The loss has plunged the entire PAOK family into deep grief.

— PAOK BCPAOK BC's statement on the athlete's death.
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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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