A Patrino, former polo player and current hunter, will represent Greece at the European Track Championship that will take place at the end of September. The reason for him Panagiotis Paraskevopouloswho has a rich tenure in the pools, having played for many years in the NOP.
In fact, in the 2000s he had competed in the A1 National League with the “demons” and in the 2004-05 season he was a member of the team that participated in the Champions League qualifiers. Then he wore the cap of other teams of Patras that participated in A2 and B National polo. At the same time, in recent years he has been involved in hunting as an amateur for the last two years, taking part in the Panhellenic Championship of Trackers, where a few days ago he was crowned champion of Greece.
For those who don’t know, tracking is the processin which a hunter with a dog or pack of dogs follows the tracks of a game. During 10 weekends, in different parts of Greece, hunters competed with their dogs in searching, approaching/finding and chasing game, accumulating the highest score.
Panagiotis Paraskevopoulos won 1st place both in the couple category and in the general category, with the result that, along with the first place, he also got the “ticket” for the European championship.
The composition of our National Team consists of the Greek tracker Panagiotis Paraskevopoulos and two couples in the dog pack category – one of G. Koliaki and S. Geitona (2nd place) and his other Panagiotis Karadima (3rd place).
Panagiotis Paraskevopoulos will for the first time participate in a European event, which this year will start on September 27 in Bosnia-Herzegovina with the participation of over 25 countries.
Speaking to “Peloponnisos” he emphasized: “I am very happy that I got the 1st place in Greece and I will be in the European championship. My goal is on the one hand to enjoy it and on the other hand to bring a distinction because our country, although it has a tradition in hunting, has not won a great distinction”.
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– How did Panagiotis Paraskevopoulos transition from polo to tracking?
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From Polo to Tracking: Panagiotis Paraskevopoulos to Represent Greece at European Track Championship
The world of sports is full of remarkable stories of athletes who excel in multiple disciplines, and Panagiotis Paraskevopoulos is one such individual. A former polo player and current hunter, Paraskevopoulos will represent Greece at the European Track Championship, set to take place at the end of September.
A Rich Tenure in Polo
Before venturing into the world of tracking, Paraskevopoulos had a rich tenure in polo. He played for many years in the NOP (National Olympic Pool) and was a member of the team that participated in the Champions League qualifiers in the 2004-05 season. During the 2000s, he competed in the A1 National League with the ”demons” and later wore the cap of other teams of Patras that participated in A2 and B National polo.
The Transition to Tracking
In recent years, Paraskevopoulos has been involved in hunting as an amateur, taking part in the Panhellenic Championship of Trackers. For those who don’t know, tracking is the process in which a hunter with a dog or pack of dogs follows the tracks of a game. During 10 weekends, in different parts of Greece, hunters competed with their dogs in searching, approaching/finding and chasing game, accumulating the highest score.
Crowned Champion of Greece
Paraskevopoulos won 1st place both in the couple category and in the general category, with the result that, along with the first place, he also got the “ticket” for the European championship. This remarkable achievement is a testament to his skills and dedication to the sport.
Composition of the National Team
The composition of our National Team consists of the Greek tracker Panagiotis Paraskevopoulos and two couples in the dog pack category – one of G. Koliaki and S. Geitona (2nd place) and his other Panagiotis Karadima (3rd place).
European Track Championship
Paraskevopoulos will for the first time participate in a European event, which this year will start on September 27 in Bosnia-Herzegovina with the participation of over 25 countries. Speaking to “Peloponnisos” he emphasized, “I am very happy that I got the 1st place in Greece and I will be in the European championship. My goal is on the one hand to enjoy it and on the other hand to bring a distinction because our country, although it has a tradition in hunting, has not won a great distinction”.
A Unique Achievement
Paraskevopoulos’ achievement is all the more remarkable given his background in polo. His ability to adapt to a new sport and excel at the highest level is a testament to his dedication and hard work. As he prepares to represent Greece at the European Track Championship, we can’t help but be inspired by his journey from polo to tracking.
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From Polo to Tracking: Panagiotis Paraskevopoulos to Represent Greece at European Track Championship
In a remarkable turn of events, former polo player Panagiotis Paraskevopoulos, now a skilled hunter, will represent Greece at the European Track Championship, scheduled to take place at the end of September. This esteemed event will bring together top hunters from over 25 countries, including Greece, and will be held in Bosnia-Herzegovina.
Paraskevopoulos, a well-known figure in the polo community, has had a rich tenure in the pools, playing for several years in the National Water Polo League (NOP) and even participating in the Champions League qualifiers in the 2004-05 season. However, in recent years, he has shifted his focus to hunting, specifically tracking, where he has excelled as an amateur.
What is Tracking?
For those unfamiliar, tracking is the process in which a hunter with a dog or pack of dogs follows the tracks of a game. This involves searching, approaching, and finding the game, accumulating the highest score possible. In the case of Paraskevopoulos, he has honed his skills over the past two years, participating in the Panhellenic Championship of Trackers, where he was crowned champion of Greece.
Champion of Greece and European Bound
Paraskevopoulos’s impressive performance in the Panhellenic Championship of Trackers earned him first place in both the couple category and the general category. This achievement not only secured his position as the top hunter in Greece but also qualified him to represent the country at the European Track Championship.
“It’s an incredible feeling to have achieved this milestone,” Paraskevopoulos said in an exclusive interview with “Peloponnisos”. “My goal is to not only enjoy the experience but to also bring a distinction to our country, which has a rich tradition in hunting.”
The National Team Composition
The Greek National Team will consist of Paraskevopoulos, as well as two couples in the dog pack category: G. Koliaki and S. Geitona (2nd place) and Panagiotis Karadima (3rd place).
A First-Time Experience
This will be Paraskevopoulos’s first time participating in a European event, and he is eager to make his mark. The European Track Championship is set to take place on September 27 in Bosnia-Herzegovina, and with over 25 countries participating, the competition is expected to be fierce.
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