Achilleas
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| Full Name | Achilleas Kaimakliou (Greek: Αχιλλέας Καϊμακλίου) | |
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| Founded | 1943 | |
| Ground | Pallouriotissa Indoor Sports Arena | |
| Capacity | 1500 | |
| Manager | Takis Mirallais (Men's Basketball) | |
Achilleas is a Cypriot basketball club founded in 1943, nowadays running basketball, volleyball and table tennis divisions. It has been an integral part of the community in the suburb of Kaimakli in Nicosia. The club is named after Achilles (Ἀχιλλεύς) a legendary figure of the Greek mythology.
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[edit] Basketball
The Men's basketball division was one of the founding clubs of the Cyprus Basketball Federation. In terms of trophies Achilleas has won the Cyprus Basketball League 5 times making it the third most successful team on the island to date behind AEL and APOEL. Through their domestic successes they have represented the island in several European competitions such as the Korac Cup (in 1999 and 2001), the Saporta Cup in 2000 and the Euroleague (historically The European Champions Cup). [1] Several of Achilleas' players have been selected for the men's Cyprus national basketball team.
The Women's basketball division competes in the Cyprus Women's Basketball League - First division. It has also represented Cyprus in European competitions. [2]
Home games are played at the indoor Pallouriotisa Arena which only has a capacity for about 1000 fans. The proximity of fans to the playing field has given it a reputation as an intimidating and tough home ground for away teams.
[edit] Volleyball
The Men's volleyball division was one of the founding members of the Cyprus Volleyball Federation.[3] It currently competes in the Cyprus Men's Volleyball Second division.[4]
[edit] Honours
Men’s Basketball
- Cyprus Basketball Men's League – Division 1
- Winner (5): 1974-75, 1976-77, 1983-84, 1985-86, 1992-93
- Runner Up (6): 1986-87, 1988-89, 1989-90, 1991-92, 1996-97, 1998-99
- Cyprus Men's Basketball Cup:
- Winner (7): 1973-74, 1974-75, 1975-76, 1976-77, 1987-88, 1989-90, 1999-2000
- Runner-up (4): 1980-81, 1981-82, 1982-83, 1983-84
- Cyprus Men's Basketball Supercup
- Winner (4): 1990, 1992, 1993, 1996
Women’s Basketball
- Cyprus Basketball Women’s's League – Division 1
- Winner (1): 1986-87
- Runner Up (1): 2000-01
- Cyprus Women's Basketball Cup:
- Runner-up (3): 1999-00, 2000-01, 2001-02
[edit] External links
- Official homepage [1]
[edit] References
- ^ Achileeas European participation. FIBA Europe. Retrieved on 2007-02-16.
- ^ FIBA Europe Ronchetti Cup : 2001 teams. FIBA Europe. Retrieved on 2007-02-16.
- ^ History of the Cyprus Volleyball federation. CVF. Retrieved on 2007-02-16.
- ^ Second division standings 2006-7. CVF. Retrieved on 2007-02-16.
