G.S. Lamias Achilleus

G.S. Lamia (Greek: Γ.Σ. Λαμία) is a Greek volleyball club based in Lamia. It was founded in 1976 and it plays in A1 Ethniki championship. The gymnasium of the club is the Lamia indoor hall and their colours are the cyan and white. Its emblem is owed to legendary hero of Phthiotis, Achilleus (Achilles).

G.S. Lamia
Full nameGymnastikos Syllogos Lamia
Founded1976
GroundChalkiopoulio Sports Hall, Lamia
(Capacity: 5,000)
LeagueA1
2014-1510th
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History

GS Lamia was founded in 1976. It was promoted to A1 Ethniki in 2005 and since then plays continuously in the highest level championship.[1][2] The greatest success of Lamia was its presence in the final of Greek Cup twice, in 2007 and in 2012. The last season, Lamia was threatened with relegation but it was rescued in the play-out games.[3]

Recent seasons

Season Division Place Notes
2003-04A2 Ethniki5th
2004-05A2 Ethniki1stPromoted to A1 Ethniki
2005-06A1 Ethniki7th
2006-07A1 Ethniki5thFinalist Greek Cup
2007-08A1 Ethniki4th
2008-09A1 Ethniki7th
2009-10A1 Ethniki4th
2010-11A1 Ethniki6th
2011-12A1 Ethniki6thFinalist Greek Cup
2012-13A1 Ethniki8th
2013-14A1 Ethniki8th
2014-15A1 Ethniki10th
2015-16A1 Ethniki12thRelegated to A2

Honours

References

  1. "Ιστορία". lamiavolley.gr. Retrieved 29 October 2015.
  2. "GS Lamia". volleyleague.gr. Retrieved 29 October 2015.
  3. "Παραμένει στη Volley League η Λαμία". sport-fm.gr. Retrieved 29 October 2015.


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