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PAOK mourns death of 25-year-old water polo player Stathis Lalias
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PAOK mourns death of 25-year-old water polo player Stathis Lalias

From Ta Nea · () Greek

Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • PAOK, a Greek sports club, is mourning the death of 25-year-old water polo player Stathis Lalias after a battle with cancer.
  • Lalias had a long history with the club, progressing from the youth academy to the senior team.
  • The club expressed deep sorrow and will lay a wreath at his funeral service.

The PAOK sports club is enveloped in grief following the tragic death of its 25-year-old water polo player, Stathis Lalias. This loss comes just days after the club mourned the passing of 15-year-old Anna-Maria Pantazoni, adding to the sorrow within the "Eagle of the North" community.

The A.S. PAOK and the Water Polo department express their deepest sorrow for the loss of Stathis Lalias, who passed away at the age of just 25, after a brave and long-term battle with the fatal disease.

— Amateur Athletic Association of PAOKThe club's official statement mourning the death of the young athlete.

Lalias succumbed to cancer after a courageous, long-term fight with the disease. He was a dedicated member of the PAOK family, having joined the water polo academy as a youth and eventually earning his place on the senior team, leaving a significant mark on the club.

Stathis was a child of the great PAOK family. He wore the club's cap from the water polo academies, and with his merit, he reached the men's team, leaving his own mark.

— Amateur Athletic Association of PAOKDescribing Lalias's long-standing connection and contribution to the club.

The Amateur Athletic Association of PAOK and its water polo department issued a statement expressing profound sadness over Lalias's death. They highlighted his journey from the club's youth ranks to the men's team, acknowledging his contributions and the void his loss creates.

His loss fills the entire PAOK family with sadness. His memory will remain alive in all our hearts.

— Amateur Athletic Association of PAOKExpressing the club's collective grief and remembrance.

As a tribute to his memory, PAOK will lay a wreath at the funeral service scheduled for Tuesday, July 14. The club's board extended its sincerest condolences to Lalias's family and loved ones, bidding farewell to the young athlete with wishes for his peaceful rest.

As a minimal tribute to his memory, A.S. PAOK will lay a wreath at the funeral service, which will be held on Tuesday, July 14.

— Amateur Athletic Association of PAOKAnnouncing the club's gesture of respect for the deceased player.
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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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