Achilleas

Infobox Basketball club
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name =Achilleas Kaimakli
Αχιλλέας Καϊμακλίου
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leagues = Cypriot Division A
founded = 1943
history = 1943 - present
arena = Pallouriotissa Indoor Sports Arena
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colors = blue and white
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coach = Takis Mirallais
championships = 5 Cypriot Championships
website = [http://www.achilleas.com.cy/ www.achilleas.com.cy] Achilleas is a Cypriot basketball club founded in 1943, nowadays running basketball, volleyball and table tennis divisions. It has been an integral part of the community in the suburb of Kaimakli in Nicosia. The club is named after Achilles (Ἀχιλλεύς) a legendary figure of the Greek mythology.

Basketball

The Men's basketball division was one of the founding clubs of the Cyprus Basketball Federation. In terms of trophies Achilleas has won the Cyprus Basketball League 5 times making it the third most successful team on the island to date behind EKA AEL and APOEL. Through their domestic successes they have represented the island in several European competitions such as the Korac Cup (in 1999 and 2001), the Saporta Cup in 2000 and the Euroleague (historically "The European Champions Cup"). [ cite web|url=http://www.fibaeurope.com/default.asp?cid=%7BD20191C6-F6D2-4F02-B9DF-F8D5B32FBE46%7D&search=achilleas&inteam=on&intext=on |title=Achileeas European participation |accessdate=2007-02-16 |publisher=FIBA Europe ] Several of Achilleas' players have been selected for the men's Cyprus national basketball team.

The Women's basketball division competes in the Cyprus Women's Basketball League - First division. It has also represented Cyprus in European competitions. [ cite web|url=http://www.fibaeurope.com/cid_f43ulKJBGLcVnbH-aqLVu2.teamID_5811.compID_OCoXF,X2GnIksM-Vy1WIA1.season_2001.roundID_2576.html |title=FIBA Europe Ronchetti Cup: 2001 teams |accessdate=2007-02-16 |publisher=FIBA Europe ]

Home games are played at the indoor Pallouriotisa Arena which only has a capacity for about 1000 fans. The proximity of fans to the playing field has given it a reputation as an intimidating and tough home ground for away teams.

Volleyball

The Men's volleyball division was one of the founding members of the Cyprus Volleyball Federation. [ cite web|url=http://www.volleyball.org.cy/english/index.htm |title=History of the Cyprus Volleyball federation |accessdate=2007-02-16 |publisher=CVF ] It currently competes in the Cyprus Men's Volleyball Second division. [ cite web|url=http://www.volleyball.org.cy/domestic/200607/menB_rnk.htm |title=Second division standings 2006-7 |accessdate=2007-02-16 |publisher=CVF ]

Honours

Men’s Basketball
*Cyprus Basketball Division 1
**Winner (5): 1974-75, 1976-77, 1983-84, 1985-86, 1992-93
**Runner Up (6): 1986-87, 1988-89, 1989-90, 1991-92, 1996-97, 1998-99
*Cyprus Men's Basketball Cup:
**Winner (7): 1973-74, 1974-75, 1975-76, 1976-77, 1987-88, 1989-90, 1999-2000
**Runner-up (4): 1980-81, 1981-82, 1982-83, 1983-84
* Cyprus Men's Basketball Supercup
**Winner (4): 1990, 1992, 1993, 1996

Women’s Basketball
*Cyprus Basketball Women’s League – Division 1
**Winner (1): 1986-87
**Runner Up (1): 2000-01
*Cyprus Women's Basketball Cup:
**Runner-up (3): 1999-00, 2000-01, 2001-02

External links

* Official homepage [http://www.achilleas.com.cy/]

References