One of the biggest international
youth tournaments organised in Greece, the Danaon Cup, will take place in the
region of Argolida from July 2 to 7. Aiming to give young handball players a
complete experience under the motto ‘handball, joy, education’, the Danaon Cup
combines a top-quality handball competition with a chance to get to know the
local culture and history.
“Our ambition is to promote
handball and enhance the international relationships between young people via
handball. In the context of that, it would be a great honour for us to welcome
and host teams from all over the world. We are keen to provide them an
unforgettable experience,” is the official statement of the Danaon Cup
organisers.
“Danaon Cup has not only pure
athletic scope, but also demonstrates a strong cultural and educational
character.”
The competition will open with a
preliminary phase, followed by the qualification phase, the division matches
and the semi-finals. There will be four categories: Under 14 boys and girls
born from 2004 to 2005, Under 16 boys born from 2002 to 2003, and Under 18 boys
born from 1999 to 2001.
Alongside the tournament itself,
there will be various activities and celebrations, including the ‘Show me the
way’ evening, where successful handball players are invited in order to share
their experience with the participants.
The sixth edition of the Cup is
organised by Diomidis Handball Club, champions of the Greek league in 2012 and
2014. During its 34 years of history, Diomidis HC’s crowning achievement is winning
the Challenge Cup title in the 2011/12 season.
Teams interested in participating
in the Danaon Cup should note the closing for registration on May 31. More
information on the event can be found by clicking on the link below.