Tsitsipas and Stefanidi named best Greek athletes of 2019

Stefanos Tsitsipas and Katerina Stefanidi were named the best athletes of 2019 at the Panhellenic Sports Press Association (PSPA) Awards Ceremony on Monday evening.

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2019 has been a year to remember for Tsitsipas. Following his recent memorable triumph at the ATP World Tour Finals, the 21-year-old has now earned another impressive achievement, gaining more votes than both Giannis Antetokounmpo and Kristian Golomeev to be named the Best Male Athlete of 2019 at the PSPA Awards.

“Unfortunately, I can’t be there tonight as I’m abroad, but this is great news,” said Tsitsipas in a video message. “This is a great honour for me, it’s an important trophy. It is the best way to close out the year. There have been several difficult, stressful moments, but I will continue to work hard to try and improve next year.”

Stefanos’ father, Apostolos Tsitsipas, received the award on his son’s behalf.

Hugely successful pole vaulter Katerina Stefanidi received the title of the best Female Athlete of 2019. The male Olympiacos water polo club was named the top Greek team of the year, beating current Super League and Greek Cup champions PAOK to the prize. Interestingly, no PAOK representatives attended the ceremony on Monday.

Both Olympiacos and AEK received a special award for their initiative of inviting two female disabled fans to walk out with the teams before the Super League derby in October.

Main winners at the 2019 PSPA Awards Ceremony:

Best Male Athlete of 2019: Stefanos Tsitsipas (Tennis)

Best Female Athlete of 2019: Katerina Stefanidi (Athletics)

Best Team of 2019: Olympiacos (Water polo)

Best Coach of 2019: Giorgos Pomaski (Athletics)

Best Male Athlete with a Disability of 2019: Demosthenes Michalentzakis (Swimming)

Best Female Athlete with a Disability of 2019: Alexandra Stamatopoulou (Swimming)

Best Team with Disabilities of 2019: Women’s deaf national basketball team

by Shaun Nicolaides

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