Greece 10.02.2020. The Greek Lifesaving Sports Association proudly announces the inclusion of the Olympian Voula Zygouri in the team of the GLSA Supporters.
Voula Zygouri said about her appointment: "Greece has the 11th longest coastline of the
world and ranks 39th among 116 countries in fatal drowning. Undoubtedly there
is an urgent need for more preventive measures. Lifesaving sport is the only
sport that preserves public health in such elegant, meaningful and entertaining
way. It enables athletes, coaches and spectators learn how to save human lives.
As Olympian and professional lifeguard, I have full understanding and
appreciation for this sport. I proudly support the Greek Lifesaving Sports
Association that strive to make Greece safer. Greece gifted the world with the
Olympic Games. It should not be absent for whatever the reason from the major
sporting championships. I hope to see soon Greeks participate in the European
and World Lifesaving Championships."
Stavroula (Voula) Zygouri is an Olympian of Wrestling. She works as Lieutenant
in the Hellenic Navy. Zygouri holds a degree in Sport Science and Physical
Education from the University of AThens and an MA in Public Management. She is Secretary
General of the Hellenic Olympic Winners Association, a Member of the Board of
the Hellenic Olympic Academy, an Olympic Truce Ambassador for Peace and Education,
the Secretary General of the Hellenic Armwrestling Federation, the President of
"Society & Sports Academy" Organization and the President of
"Philathlitikos" Sports Club.
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. We are truly honored to be associated with such an outstanding
individual as Voula Zygouri. Her achievements not only in sports but also in
her social career are outstanding. She is a rare blend of woman that manages to
bring together unique administration, athletic, social, fair play and
humanitarian values not to mention that she is a certified lifeguard and a long
term supporter of lifesaving sport."
