ΤΕΧΝΙΚΗ & ΤΑΚΤΙΚΗ
Systematic improvement of strokes, movement, and competitive strategy.
Systematic training for athletes aiming for continuous improvement and competitive presence.
ΦΥΣΙΚΗ & ΠΝΕΥΜΑΤΙΚΗ ΠΡΟΕΤΟΙΜΑΣΙΑ
Development of speed, endurance, concentration, and management of competitive pressure.
COMPETITIVE EXPERIENCE
Participation in championships and tournaments with gradually increasing demands.
WE COMPETE WITH ETHOS
The Competitive Department forms the core of SPALP’s competitive presence. It comprises athletes with significant national and international distinctions, participations in National Teams, and a consistent presence in championships and developmental tournaments.
A special characteristic of the team is that its athletes train systematically at SPALP and develop through its own coaching process. From the developmental sections and pre-competitive level to the Competitive Team, they follow a steady path of training, guidance, and personal development. Systematic training, dedication, perseverance, and continuous effort form the basis of their progress.
Several club athletes have been selected to represent the National Team in younger age categories and have participated in National Team training camps. Their successes in individual, doubles, mixed, and team events reflect the high level of preparation and the consistent competitive course of SPALP.
COMPETITIVE SEASON 2026–2027
SPALP’s Competitive Team consists of:
- Apostolos Vatsaklis
- Dimitris Georgalidis
- Dimosthenis Georgalidis
- Giorgos Kouvelas
- Giorgos Maroulis
- Michalis Bitchavas
- Valeria Nika
COACH: Loukia Giannadaki
TOP DISTINCTIONS
One of SPALP’s most significant achievements was winning the National Junior Boys Championship in 2023.
In international competitions, the following stand out:
- 1st place in the International Open Austrian Challenge Trophy U13,
- 3rd place in the International Open Raiffeisen Youth Championship U11,
- Athlete participations in National Teams of younger ages,
- National individual titles and top positions in doubles, mixed, and team events.
The men’s team, after its consecutive promotions from Gamma to Alpha Local Attica League, continued its upward trajectory. In the 2025–2026 season, it competed in the Beta National League and finished the championship in 5th place.
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