G.N.O. Aris Nikaias
| Full name | Gymnastikos Athlitikos Omilos Aris Nikaias Γυμναστικός Αθλητικός Όμιλος Άρης Νικαιάς |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1973 |
| Team history | 1973-present |
| Colours | yellow, blue |
| Titles | 4 Women's Handball Championships |
| Website | http://www.arisnikeas.com/ |
Aris Nikaias (full name Gymnastikos Athlitikos Omilos Aris Nikaias/ G.N.O. Aris Nikaias Greek: Γυμναστικός Αθλητικός Όμιλος Άρης Νικαιάς/Γ.Ν.Ο. Άρης Νικαίας) is a Greek multi-sport club based in Nikaia, Piraeus. The club was founded in 1973,[1] when members of the club were detached from the nearby Ionikos. The club has departments in a lot of sports. It has won four consecutive championships in women's handball. Its colours are yellow and blue and its emblem is the star.
Departments
- Team sports
- Basketball team, the basketball team plays in Greek C Basketball League (2105-16)
- Handball team, the handball team plays in A2 Ethniki Handball (2105-16)
- Volleyball team
- Water polo team
The club has also departments in various individual sports.
History
Aris Nikaias was founded in 1973 by former members of Ionikos Nikaias. The club acquired departments in various sports. The most successful were the basketball, volleyball, and handball. The first achievements came from the women's handball department. Aris Nikaias won 4 consecutive women's championships between 1982 and 1985.[2][3] The volleyball team achieved to reach in A1 Ethniki in 2000, winning the A2 Ethniki Volleyball championship of the season 1999-2000.[4] Recently the basketball team promoted to Greek C Basketball League.[5] This year, the handball and the basketball team play in national divisions, the basketball team in C League (4th-tier) and handball team in A2 Ethniki (2nd-tier).
Honours
- Greek Women's Handball Championship
- Winner (4): 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985
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