In a warm reception at the Maximus Palace, the Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and his wife Mareva Grabowski-Mitsotakis welcomed the National Women’s Polo Teamwhich conquered the Gold Medal at Singapore World Championships.
The prime ministerial couple warmly congratulated the members of the National Team and the Technical Staff for the top success and their impressive performance. “You were amazing,” Kyriakos Mitsotakis said, adding: “I keep not only the last -minute appearances and goal and all that we saw in the pool. The picture I would have left for me was how you sang the national anthem. This was the most beautiful picture for me. That was left to me. “
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During the meeting, the prime minister discussed with the international athletes and their coaches the course and prospects of the Greek pole. Were also examined ways of supporting the sport and national teams, with the aim of improving preparation conditions.
Among the issues discussed, the proposal for the Ensuring a single sports center It will include a swimming pool, a gym and a hostel. This will allow national polo groups to prepare under the best possible conditions for large events, without the need for frequent movements. In this context, the Possible utilization of upgraded OAKAwhere athletes are already being built.
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Emphasis was given to the greater viewing of the female polebut also of the wider women’s championship, an issue with a global impact on many sports. As a first step, the proposed the Equal TV coverage of the Women’s Championship with the Men’s counterpart, through the transmission of at least one race per week by ERT’s frequencies. Kyriakos Mitsotakis she was committed For immediate actions in this direction, ensuring the equal treatment of the two championships on state television.
Also discussed ways attracting new athletes and reinforcement of the pole locally.
In a sign of gratitude, the world champions gave the prime minister a blue cap with the symbolic number 15 (as well as the members of the mission) and a ball with their signatures. The prime minister and his wife thanked the “golden” national team and wished them every success in their subsequent racing obligations.