The program of the Navarino Challenge 2024: Over 60 actions for everyone in 3 days

The biggest celebration of sports tourism and wellness, the Navarino Challenge approaches and is expected to welcome for 12^or year amateur and professional athletes of all ages and abilities. With the message “sport unites” the organization will host on October 18-20, over 60 actions in Costa Navarino, in hotels The Westin Resort Costa Navarino and W Costa Navarino and to Municipality of Pylos-Nestoros.

The historic bay of Navarino and the island of Sphakteria, the lagoon of Gialova and Voidokilia which are part of the Natura 2000 network, Niokastro and Paleokastro as well as Pylos, Chora and Koroni will be highlighted for another year and their images they will travel around the world through the actions presented by the Navarino Challenge 2024 program.

See it here full schedule:

Top sports figures such as the Olympic gold medalist Lefteris Petrounias, the champion with three participations in Olympic Games Vasiliki Millousi, the Olympic champion and European champion Pericles Iakovakis, the European champions Kostas Katsouranis, Dimitris Papanikolaou, the Olympian and Eurobasket MVP Evina Maltsi, the volleyball player with the most titles Michalis Triantafyllidis, the EuroLeague legend and European champion Joe Arlaukas, the champion of Greece George Lazaridis, the champion Georgia Kaltsis and the champion Giorgos Hatzievstathiou they will be in Costa Navarino and through their actions they will introduce the participants to the secrets of each sport.

Enjoy unique sports activities and this year as among others:

• Disabled Basketball Demonstration Game powered by Vikos by wheelchair athletes and members of the National Team with the participation of Georgia Kaltsis
• 4on4 Basketball Tournament powered by Trace ‘n Chase
• Tennis Demonstration Match powered by Miele, by the Greek wheelchair tennis champion and member of the National team George Lazaridis
• High Intensity Training powered by Squatwolf for young and old by Dimitris Moros & FitnessArt
• Tennis Induction (Ages 6-9 & 10-13) powered by Miele with the support of Mouratoglou Tennis Center Costa Navarino
• Baby Swimming powered by Vlacha, for children up to 3 years accompanied by a parent with the support of Red Swim Academy & Swim O’ Clock
• Skateboarding powered by Poseidonia Restaurant & Karalis Hotels, with the support of Free Movement Skateboarding in Pylos, Koroni and Chora
• Pickleball Induction & Game Play, with Michalis Triantafyllidis and Triantafyllidis Beach Arena supported by Mouratoglou Tennis Center Costa Navarino
• Participants will have the opportunity to take part in the Spinning Challenge of Dimitris Moros and FitnessArt powered by Squatwolf, the premium gymwear from Dubai, brought to Greece exclusively by SportAdore
• F45 Barrio Salamanca meets FitnessArt at W Costa Navarino
• Kayaking on the island of Sphakteria powered by YAMAHA, a member of the MOTODYNAMIKI Group, with the support of Moraitis Watersports
• Men’s Round Robbin Tournament powered by Miele
• Basketball lessons powered by Knorr for children aged 5 to 16, by Evina Maltsi and Joe Arlaukas
• Group Cycling for young and old powered by Vikos, by Dimitris Moros and FitnessArt
• Aqua Yoga with Valia Moralis, with the support of the Red Swim Academy team
• Ladies Morning powered by Miele στο Mouratoglou Tennis Center Costa Navarino
• Knock out Challenge powered by Trace ‘n Chase
• Beachathlon powered by Korres (Athletics games for parents & children aged 6 to 13) by Olympic and European Champion Pericles Iakovakis
• Padel Americano Tournament powered by Lacoste at Mouratoglou Tennis Center Costa Navarino
• Golf lessons powered by Miele with the support of Navarino Golf Academy
• Cycling in Voidokilia powered by YAMAHA, member of the MOTODYNAMIKI Group
• For the first time, the Navarino Challenge collaborates with Joint Athens and its team led by Angelos Giakoumidis, offering a session that will include both theory and practice, on the subject of corrective exercise. The purpose is for the participants to understand how their body works and also to understand the causes of the most common pains in the waist and hips. Finally, to be trained in an exercise program of simple and comprehensive exercises, with the aim of redefining how they control their body

As part of this year’s event, the following will take place among others parallel actions:

• We are preparing a Thessaloniki bun with the Miele Chef, Alexandros Syngirides
• 2km Walking powered by Novo Nordisk from the House of Olympian Kostis Tsiklitiras to Niokastro and sunset at Chihli Baba
• Screening of the documentary “The Secrets of Olympus” with Michalis Stylas from The North Face
• Information and Awareness Day for Childhood, Adolescent and Adult Obesity powered by Novo Nordisk
• Pasta Corner by Miele Chef, Alexandros Syngirides
• Traditional Messinian Cooking Experience by local experts (Grandmothers) powered by Miele

While the three days of events will close on Sunday, October 20, in the Municipality of Pylos-Nestoros with:

• The representation of the Naval Battle of Navarino, the “Navarinia” in Pylos

Run on Voidokoilia beach

Run participants can still take part in the 21.1 km powered by The North Face routes crossing the beach of Voidokoilia and the lagoon of Gialova together with the Greek-American ambassador of Greek tourism Konstantinos Karnazis, the 10 km by the sea, the 5 km powered by Miele between olive trees and the 1km for children from 0 to 9 years old, from 10 to 14 years old and the 1km route. Run For All – All Unique All Equal powered by MOTODYNAMIKI Group with the participation of the club from Kalamata DiaforoZO. Children’s competitions are held free of charge. Register through the special form available below link.

Navarino Challenge Sea Kayaking photo by Elias Lefas

Book your accommodation package now

Enjoy a three-day event full of outdoor sports activities for young and old. Get the complete package of sporting activities and live a unique sporting and cultural experience. For more information about the accommodation packages at W Costa Navarino and the The Westin Resort Costa Navarino you can send your email to booking(at)navarinochallenge.com or call it Vita N Travel at [phone]. See here the packages.

Its top insurance team wedo.insure with more than 50 years of experience and development supports the Navarino Challenge for the first time as Official Insurance Partner of the event.

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Navarino Challenge Golf photo by Konstantinos Tsakalidis

Organize your transport to Messinia with his help Messinia Transfer of Mr. Lappa’s company ([phone]). Enjoy the comfort and quality solutions it offers you. Make your reservation now for any transportation you are interested in on the days of the event and get a 10% discount on your transportation.

Navarino Challenge Cooking photo by Elias Lefas

For more information: www.messiniataxi.gr

Platinum Sponsor is the Miele.

Gold Sponsor of the organization is MOTODYNAMIKI Group.

Official Hosting Sponsors is the Costa Navarino and the hotels W Costa Navarino and The Westin Resort Costa Navarino.

Silver Sponsors are the Knorr and The North Face.

Strategic Healthcare Sponsor is the Novo Nordisk.

Official Water it’s the Vikos Natural Mineral Water.

Official Helicopter Partner is the heaps.

Official Sports Equipment Supplier is the Luanvi.

Bronze Sponsors are the KORRES, Trace ‘n Chase and Pilia Express.

Premium Mobility Partner of the organization is SIXT, member of the Group MOTODYNAMICS.

Authentic Flavor Partner is the Navarino Icons.

Partners of the Navarino Challenge are the Messinian Nest, Municipality Pylos–NestorBombay Sapphire, Restaurant Poseidonia, Karalis Beach Hotel and Karalis City Hotel & Spa.

Official Optics Partner are the Kois Optics.

Official Insurance Partner is the wedo.insure.

Supporters are the Estate Alpha, ShepherdessMessinian Spa, Elite Boats, Zoe Resort and Silk Gonos.

Premium TV Partner is the SKY.

Premium Media Partner is the Liquid Media.

Medical Partner is the Athens Medical Group.

Sustainability Partner is the π³= Plastic Pollution Prevention.

Educational Partner of the Navarino Challenge is the Financial University Athens.

Official Basketball is the Wilson.

Helpers of the Navarino Challenge are the Vita N TravelPylos Tourism Development Business Association, Lacoste, Rania’s Flower, Messinia Transfer, Humanity Greece.

Athletes Associates of the Navarino Challenge are the Angelic Yoga Arts, F45 Barrio Salamanca, Falcons Football Academy, FitnessArt, Free Movement Skateboarding, Gymnastics Stars, Joint Athens, Moraitis Watersports, Mouratoglou Tennis Center Costa Navarino, Navarino Golf Academy, Navarino Outdoors, Pilates by Mandy, Red Swim Academy, Swim O’ Clock, Triantafyllidis Beach Arena.

The Navarino Challenge will take place under the auspices of Ministry of Tourism, of Hellenic Tourism Organization and her Region of Peloponnese.

All road races are held in co-organization with the Messinian Gymnastic Association and her EAS SEGAS, Peloponnese Region.

The organization and sports production has been undertaken by ActiveMedia Group.