Full name | Gymnasticos Syllogos Apollon Smyrnis Γυμναστικός Σύλλογος Απόλλων Σμύρνης |
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Nickname | Elafra Taxiarchia (Light Brigade) |
Founded | 1891 |
League | A1 Ethniki Water Polo |
Colours | Navy Blue, White |
Anthem | Apollon |
Chairman | Panagiotis Katavelos |
Titles | European Titles: 1 |
Website | apollongs.gr |
GS Apollon Smyrnis, full name Gymnasticos Syllogos Apollon Smyrnis, literally Gymnastics Society Apollon of Smyrna (Greek: Γυμναστικός Σύλλογος Απόλλων Σμύρνης/ Γ.Σ. Απόλλων Σμύρνης) is a Greek multi-sport club based in Athens. Apollon originally was founded in Smyrna in 1891 and moved to Athens in 1922 after Asia Minor Disaster. The club has got departments in football, basketball, volleyball, waterpolo and other sports. The most successful section is the football team with long presence in A Ethniki. The home stadium of the club is in Rizoupoli, a district of Athens. The club's colours are blue and white and its emblem is the ancient God Apollo.