Euro League
EuroLeague: Peters and Bohorides represented the Greek teams at a players’ union meeting
The annual meeting of the Players’ Association (ELPA) took place in Barcelona with Dejan Bodiroga as the new President of the EuroLeague. Peters and Bohorides represented Olympiakos and Panathinaikos respectively.
The EuroLeague and the representatives of the Players’ Association (ELPA) met in Barcelona for the first meeting with President Dejan Bodiroga. Alec Peters and Lefteris Bohorides were the two players from Olympiakos and Panathinaikos, respectively, who were in the Spanish city, sitting at the table with other representatives of the teams.
Topics were discussed, which primarily concern the smooth cooperation of both sides with regard to the start of the new season EuroLeague, while the main goal was the development of the sport and its promotion.
“After 22 years of watching the league grow, it’s time to take it to the next level”were Bodiroga’s first words to the players. “It’s a fresh start and you are an important part of the development of the league. The players are the stars of the game and we will work harder to raise our profile on and off the pitch. I wish you a good and healthy season.” “
Source: sport 24
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