The Class of 2021 GLSA Supporters
was announced at the Greek Lifesaving Cup
Glyfada, Greece 26.10.2021. The Greek Lifesaving Sports Association proudly announced the 2021 Class of GLSA Supporters at the Greek Lifesaving Cup.
The presentation took place at the illustrious opening ceremony of the Greek Lifesaving Cup 2021. The event was attended by about 250 athletes and guests of 5 nations (Greece, Cyprus, UK, USA and Haiti). It was a historical event because it coincided with the national celebration of 200 years of Greek Independence.
Alexandra Stamatopoulou (Greece) is a Paralympics Medalist in Swimming. Naomi Grand’Pierre (Haiti) is an Olympian Swimmer and the first woman that has represented her country in the Olympic Games. Emilie Grand’Pierre (Haiti) is an Olympian Swimmer. Marianthi Kasdagli (Greece) is a former swimmer and Lieutenant Commander of the Merchant Navy.
The GLSA President Dr. Stathis Avramidis said: “We proudly announce the 2021 Class of the GLSA Supporters. They are all accomplished women with great character. They join our existing list of supporters and will help us promote the sport that saves lives and its home in Greece.”
The Greek Lifesaving Sports Association was founded in
2020 in loving memory of 3 relatives that lost their lives at sea with the aim
to bridge public health with sports for injury prevention. It is the only
licensed organization in Greece to conduct lifesaving sport as sports
recreational/sports tourist activity by the General Secretariat of Sports –
Hellenic Ministry of Sports. It achieves its aims by water safety teaching,
publications, lifesaving sport championships and alliances with national and
international organizations. More about the event can be found here.
