At the “Honouring our legacy” event Panathinaikos Amateur, honored the leading man of the club, who has led the basketball team to “heaven” by winning six Euroleague trophies, one intercontinental cup and a dozen of domestic trophies but also has provided important services to all Panathinaikos teams in every sport. The indoor gym in Leoforos Avenue, where pounding heart our every fan, and nurturing the idea of Panathinaikos in new generations, named "Pavlos Giannakopoulos."
Panathinaikos Amateur President Elias Michalarias said: "Today we live great moments. We start the future by honoring the past. Stojan, Fragkiskos, Dimitris, Antonis and Dejan are merely symbols of a huge story. Nothing would have been possible were it not for that man who dedicated his life, the soul of the club. And not just in basketball. So today I have the great honor to announce the unanimous decision of the Management Association of Panathinaikos Amateur to give his name in the gymnasium of Leoforos Avenue, the gym where it all began, the gym where he was born and has grown Panathinaikos, the main Pavlos Giannakopoulos. "
Under the cheers of Panathinaikos fans, Pavlos Giannakopoulos received the prize. The historic leader of Panathinaikos took the microphone and said: "I would like to thank all of you. For all the fans of Panathinaikos who are with us today".
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