Arta: With great success and record-holding became the 2nd “WAY OF ΓΙΟΦΥΡΙΟΥ” [photos]

With the presence of more than 2,300 athletes from Arta and other areas of the country, was made yesterday, with success the 2nd half marathon of Arta “THE WAY OF the ΓΙΟΦΥΡΙΟΥ”. The world of Arta, once again, embrace the struggle and gave a dynamic presence, showing that year by year the event becomes an institution, and holds an important place in the annual calendar of the races nationwide.

The competition in all the races was fierce, and the stakes and the five types of racing, but especially in the 5 km running and 5 km walking surpassed all expectations, proving that the jogging movement and mass sports in Arta can grow even more.
The events for the 2nd “WAY OF ΓΙΟΦΥΡΙΟΥ” began on Saturday night with awards old Αρτινών athletes that have successfully participated in road races, ημιμαραθωνίους, marathons and υπεραποστάσεις.
Specifically, were awarded the Panagiotis Papachristos – ATHLETICS, Marina, Skordis –ATHLETICS, Nikos Nikolaou– ATHLETICS, Dimitrios Plevris – ATHLETICS, Marianthi Τζαλοκώστα– ATHLETICS, Lambros Πανάγος– ΜΑΡΑΘΩΝΟΔΡΟΜΟΣ, Christos Pappas– ΥΠΕΡΑΠΟΣΤΑΣΕΙΣ, Angel Πανούτσος– ΜΑΡΑΘΩΝΟΔΡΟΜΟΣ, Hope Yiotis– ROAD/MOUNTAIN, Pericles Ασπρούδης –ROAD/MOUNTAIN. Also was awarded the Association A.P. Pyrrhus in Arta for the recent pan-European discrimination of athletes at the Mediterranean championships Artistic Aesthetic Fitness.

The Municipality Αρταίων feel the need to warmly thank the volunteers, the sponsors, the Police, the ΈΚΑΒ, the Fire department, the Medical Association, the ΔΟΑΚ, the MEDIA, the officials of the Municipality, the clubs, the schools and all those who helped in the organization of the 2nd “ROAD to THE ΓΙΟΦΥΡΙΟΥ”, as well as participants, but also local people usually call it and the Αρτινές who embraced the race. Be noted that the revenues from the participation of the athletes (in the half marathon) will be donated to the Fund of Social Solidarity of the Municipality of Αρταίων.Source