Greek basketball chief Liolios quits amid fixing probe
EOK says it is on constant alert as it moves to replace him from Monday.
The hit
Vangelis Liolios has quit as president of the Hellenic Basketball Federation, pulling the match-fixing scandal rocking Greek basketball right to the top. He resigned on Sunday while testifying before an investigating magistrate, according to eKathimerini, & denied the allegations against him.
Why it matters
A federation president stepping down mid-investigation signals how seriously Greek basketball authorities are treating the case. It also means the sport now has to find new leadership while the judicial process runs its course, with EOK publicly stressing it is watching events closely rather than stepping back.
The record
| Arrests | Six people arrested, including Liolios, on Wednesday (eKathimerini) |
|---|---|
| Testimony length | Around three & a half hours before an investigating magistrate (eKathimerini) |
| Resignation | Liolios resigned as EOK president on Sunday (eKathimerini) |
| Succession | Process to elect a new EOK president expected to start Monday morning (eKathimerini) |
What happens next
Watch for EOK’s succession process, due to begin Monday morning, & further details from the judicial investigation into bribery & match-fixing allegations.
Sources: Basketball chief resigns amid match-fixing investigation, denies allegations | eKathimerini.com
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