GIORGOS
ANGELOPOULOS BECOMES A GLSA SUPPORTER
Greece 12.05.2020.
The Greek Lifesaving Sports Association proudly announces the inclusion of the
winner of Survivor Greece 2017 Giorgos Angelopoulos in the team of the GLSA Supporters.
Giorgos
Angelopoulos said about the acceptance of his role: "Greece is a country
of contradictions. Beautiful seas but with many drownings. I grew up on an
island and for 25 years I have been working as water sports trainer. I have been involved in 14 drowning rescues, I
respect the Divine gift of life and I understand the need to protect it. We
need organizations that will make us feel safe. Recreational sports can play a
key role. When I learned about the establishment of the Greek Lifesaving Sports
Association, my joy was enormous. Lifesaving sport has been resurrected and must
be expanded nationally as a pedagogical tool for prevention, rescue and care.
It must be used as a means to stop the Greek beaches being a "place of memory"
of people, who today would still be with us if there was the right information,
knowledge and education. I proudly accepted the role of Supporter. I am
inspired by the vision of the union of the productive forces of our homeland under
the umbrella of a hospitable organization against the common enemy. I will
contribute to the filling of the swimming pool and the beach with competent athletes
and I will be there to applaud their success. I enlist myself in the service of the sport that saves lives on and
off the water!"
With the recognition and popularity he
gained from his participation and victory in the TV program "Survivor Greece 2017", as
well as his participation in the daily TV series “Tattoo” (2018, 2019), with
325+ thousand followers on Instagram, George Angelopoulos is considered one of
the most influential Greeks of his generation. George is a water ski
instructor, businessman, influencer and actor. He co-owns the water sports
school “Salto Water
Sports”. Holder of ski instructor license
from British WaterSki &Wakeboard, attending courses on Instruction, Driving, First Aid, Safeguarding
& Protecting Children. In 2020, he launched the world-innovative Greek
body-building invention “Body Power
Advanced“ and founded Fylakas Angelos to provide social and humanitarian work to abused and neglected
children. He is brand ambassador of Mitsubishi
Motors Greece for L200 Pick-Up, and INVU Eyewear, in the past he collaborated with Puma, NAK Shoes, BIC Hellas, La Vie
en Rose and Hawaiian Tropic. In 2018, played in the daily series of Greek Alpha
TV “Tattoo“ (416 episodes). In 2019, he appeared on Greek ANT1 TV “If I Were
Rich” (21 episodes). He played in Markos
Seferlis’ film “Halva 5-0“. In 2019 he published the book “Danos – a narrative to Avyie Savvidou”.
The strength and determination of George in SURVIVOR did not go unnoticed by
the business world. For that, he is invited to attend corporate conferences as
a motivational speaker. He speaks in professional conferences about the mental
and physical strength that led him, despite adversity, to victory. His speeches
focus on the deconstruction of his experience and the incredible ability of man
to achieve the impossible even when he acts beyond his limits, as well as his
commitment to the goal. He is devoted to the “Make a wish
Greece”. He is the official charity ambassador
of the “ELPIDA” foundation for children with cancer and leukaemia in Cyprus. Since 2017,
he participates together with the inspirer of the idea, MEP Loukas Fourlas, in
the event ”Swimming with the Navy Seals for our little heroes” to support
families with children suffering from cancer and leukaemia. He is an official
supporter and honorary member of the Association
of Hellenic Marine Seals. Part and Opinion Leader Giuseppe
Sciacca. He supports the non-profit organisation Save a Greek
Stray dedicated to protect and care for
animals. Official supporter of the Association for the Protection of Children
and the Disabled of Holargos. He is currently studying “Business
Administration” at the Open University of Athens. He has a scholarship from the
World Institute of Economic, Social and Law Studies (Rome). In 2019 he starred
in the video-tribute for the 100-year-anniversary of the Pontian Genocide,
entitled “For You, My
Homeland“. He is practicing martial arts. He is an
proponent of the Calisthenics Gymnastics and a former professional football
player in various teams.
GLSA
President, Dr. Stathis Avramidis said: "GLSA was founded on 4-2-2020. Since then it became the home of
lifesaving sport in Greece and a respected organization with national origin
and international impact. Lifesaving sport
represents the most exciting way to deliver knowledge on injury prevention to
civilians and rescuers. Giorgos Angelopoulos is a handsome man with ethos and
ideals. The fair play and giving attitude that he demonstrated in Survivor and
in his later social life touch us. He has a mission to fulfill and he knows it.
We are proud to have him among the team of the GLSA Supporters."
