On Thursday, 31 March 2022, the Deputy Minister of National Defence Mr Nikolaos Chardalias, in the context of his everyday communication with Armed Forces Commands/Directorates and Units and Services members, visited the Supreme Military Sports Council of the Hellenic Armed Forces headquarters, in Athens Olympic Sports Centre, accompanied by HNDGS/Deputy Chief Vice Admiral Ioannis Drymousis HN.

The Deputy Minister of National Defence was welcomed by the Commander Georgios Margiolakis HN, Sports Section Chief of the Supreme Military Sports Council of the Hellenic Armed Forces Secretariat and Lieutenant Colonel Ioannis Fakas, Commander of Athens Armed Forces Sports Centre.

During the visit, Mr Chardalias was briefed on the Supreme Military Sports Council of the Hellenic Armed Forces organisation, mission, operation, work and the current activities and toured its premises.

Finally, the Deputy Minister of National Defence addressed the Supreme Military Sports Council of the Hellenic Armed Forces Secretariat members, select athletes, Armed and Security Forces Olympic and World Champions and among other things:

He praised the work of the Supreme Military Sports Council of the Hellenic Armed Forces Secretariat, regarding the promotion and development of Military sports in the Armed and Security Forces. He felt extremely honoured that he had the opportunity to meet distinguished athletes during the visit, who undoubtedly constitute the cream of the Hellenic athleticism and at the same time are role-models for the young people, examples of fair competition, devotion to the goal, overcoming of obstacles and defence of the “fair play” ideal.

He pointed out that they are the most suitable ambassadors to spread to both the young people and the Armed and Security Forces personnel the principles and values of the Olympic Spirit, as well as the pride of MoD Political Leadership, because their presence honours the Armed Forces.