Dr. VICKY BAFATAKI INDUCTED AS A GLSA HONORARY MEMBER

 

Dr. VICKY BAFATAKI INDUCTED AS A GLSA HONORARY MEMBER

Greece 23.03.2021. The Greek Lifesaving Sports Association (GLSA) proudly announces, retrospectively due to the covid-19 world pandemic, the induction of Dr. Vicky Bafataki from Greece as an Honorary Member.

Dr Vicky Bafataki said about her induction: "GLSA was founded to enhance aquatic injury prevention through lifesaving sport in Greece. Led by Stathis and Eleftheria who lost 3 relatives at sea, GLSA gains the respect way beyond its homeland. I am honoured to be associated with those who gave birth to lifesaving sport in the country that gave birth to the Olympic Games, especially because we dream to see lifesaving in the Olympics one day. I hope that the world lifesaving authority will allow them to bring Greek athletes at the international championships."

 

Dr. Bafataki holds degrees and masters in Βizantine Archeology, Cultural Communication and Media, Administration of Cultural Units, Bioethics, a PhD in Social Sciences and Culture Finances whereas she is currently doing another PD on Medicine. In 2005, she participated in the International Giuseppe Sciacca Awards competition for new researchers in the "communications" category. She won among 362 young scientists. She has volunteered in large scale projects for social solidarity and civil heritage. In 2006, she became Member of the Presidential Committee and Secretary General of the International Giuseppe Sciacca Awards in 2012 (www.premiosciacca.it). She is General Director of the International Institute of Law, Finances and Social Studies (Rome) and Member of the Scientific Committee.  She taught literature in Lyceums, in Police Academy, public and private vocational institutions. She has worked as Journalist and TV presenter. She is Vice President of the Scientific Union of Panteion University "Aristotle". Dr. Bafataki has supported or (co)organized numerous lifesaving sport and drowning prevention activities in Greece as Giuseppe Sciacca Secretary General and Ambassador of lifesaving sport (EOYDA). Her accolades include Dama de Merito de Honor (Knights Order of Emperor Konstantin, Spain 2010); Social and Voluntary Humanity Services Award (Abidjan, 2010); World Giuseppe Sciacca Award for New Scientists in Media and Journalism (Vatican 2005); Honorary Plaque for Education and Culture (Camerino University, Italy 2005); Global Italian Culture Ambassador (Università per Stranieri di Perugia, Italy 2006). She is the Vice President of Friendship among Nations. 

 

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. The words are futile to describe the feelings and the quality of the connection and collaboration she develops with everyone who is lucky enough to be associated with with Dr. Bafataki. Vicky is a woman that mixes in a unique way the old and the modern, art, volunteering, science and family. She is a remarkable creature and yet a down to Earth, modest fighter in the service of mankind. She is a role model in many aspects of life."

The Greek Lifesaving Sports Association is a non-profit organization registered at the First Court of Athens and the only licensed organization by the Ministry of Sports - General Secretariat of Sports to operate lifesaving sport as recreation in Greece. It has Supporters, Honorary, Individual and Clubs Members in 27 countries. To celebrate the 200 years of Greek Independence (1821-2021), GLSA offers free membership opportunities. If you are an Individual, Club or Organization, click here to become part of our growing family. We will review your application and send you a Membership Certificate.