Apollon Kalamarias

Apollon Kalamarias

Full Name	Μορφωτικός Γυμναστικός Σύλλογος Απόλλων Καλαμαριάς Morfotikos Gymnastikos Syllogos Apollon Kalamarias
Official Emblem
Founded	1926
Nicknames	Rossonery
Titles
Anthem
Club colours	Red and Black
Chairman
Websites	Apollon Kalamarias F.C. Official Website Apollon Kalamarias V.C. Official Website

Apollon Kalamarias (Greek: Απόλλων Καλαμαριάς) is a Greek sport's club from Thessaloniki founded in 1926. The club is named after Apollo, the mythical Greek god and its colors are red and black.

History

When thousands of Pontic Greek refugees settled in and around Thessaloniki after the Greco-Turkish War and the subsequent population exchange, a group of them formed a musical club to continue their local traditions.The club's first emblem was the image of ancient Olympian god Apollo, Greek God of music and poetry.

Growing in popularity amongst the inhabitants of Kalamaria, the club soon expanded with a theatrical department, and later, a sports department. It was around this time the club colors were chosen - red, and black.

Departments

• Apollon Kalamarias F.C., football team playing at B Ethniki
• Apollon Kalamarias V.C., volleyball team playing at A1 Ethniki
• Apollon Kalamarias B.C., basketball team playing at B Ethniki
• Apollon Kalamarias B.C., basketball women team playing at A1 Ethniki, have won 2 championships 1948 and 1992