1968: The pioneers of Greek Refereeing

Takis Panagakos, Apostolos Tsantas and the veteran Nikos Bistis three of the pioneers of the Greek refereeing during a match at the pool of Athens "Zapeion" in 1968. During the 70's and beginning of 80's the couple "Tsantas and Panagakos" were representing Greece at major International competitions. Nikos Bistis was the visionary ex referee who promoted the idea of enlarging the class of Greek referees by organizing specific schools by the mid 70's.

Source: courtesy of Mr. Apostolos Tsantas