OF Nea Ionia () is a Greek handball club, based in the suburban town of Nea Ionia in the Athens agglomeration. It was founded in 1926. The club dominates in women handball, winning most of the recent championships and cups. The team's colours are cyan and white.
History OF Nea Ionia was founded in 1926 by refugees from Asia Minor who had been settled in Nea Ionia. The club stopped its action its during Second World War and refounded in 1947. At those years the club had notable football team and other teams in various sports. The football team obligatorily merged with other local teams during Greek military junta. The women handball team, which is the most successful team of the club was founded in 1984. So far it won four championships and four cups. OF Nea Ionia won the champion and the cup's of season 2014-15. It is also won the championship of current season.
Current squad As of 31 May 2015 Number Player Position Height (m)1 Magdalini Kepesidou Goalkeeper 1,782 Irene MandaPivot 1,706 Evgenia Diakogianni Play Maker1,70 7 Barbara Baouer Right back 1,80 8 Fragkoula PapanikolaouRight wing 1,809 Magda Papa left back 1,77 10 Ariadni Masmanisou Pivot 1,90 11 Panagiota Argyropoulou left back 1,7212 Roula Kotsabouikidou Goalkeeper1,7814 Angeliki Gouzouli Pivot1,80 15 Agni ZigouraPlay Maker 1,7916 Cassandra Kotohouridou Goalkeeper1,8018 Athina KostopoulouRight back1,7819 Chrysoula Hronopoulou Right back 1,82 21 Katerina EfkarpidouRight wing1,80 22 Lamprini Tsàkalou Play Maker 1,75 25 Maria Chrysi Play Maker 1,6326 Marilena Rosuleft back1,81 27 Rafailia Karaharisileft back1,72 28 Maria SmyrliRight back 1,69 29 Menelia KontostergiouLeft wing 1,6329 Nefeli StaikouraRight wing 1,6999 Christa Stougiannidou Right wing 1,67 Coach: Sofia Naisidou
European record
Season Competition Round Club 1st leg 2nd leg Aggregate 2016–17 EHF CupR1 HC Kuban Krasnodar 24–36 24–31 48–67
Titles Greek Women's Handball Championship Winner: 5 (2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018) Greek Women's Handball Cup Winner: 6 (2011, 2013, 2015, 2017, 2018, 2023)
References
External links Official Page