Stefanos Tsitsipas promises to return to meet GCM school students

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The Greek Community of Melbourne (GCM) recently welcomed Stefanos Tsitsipas to the Greek Centre ahead of the Australian Open.

GCM President Bill Papastergiadis, Vice President Michael Karamitos, Treasurer A/Prof Marinis Pirpiris, and Board Member Manuel Tsirmiris along with GCM staff warmly greeted the tennis star. They engaged in a heartfelt discussion about his connection to Melbourne and the Greek community.

Stefanos Tsitsipas visited the Greek Centre in Melbourne. All photos: Astrini Kopeloudi- Wallace.

Stefanos shared that he was thrilled to return to Melbourne, sharing his deep affection for the city which he has described in previous interviews as feeling “like home.”

During his visit, he expressed enthusiasm about being surrounded by fellow Greeks, adding, “Their support and cheers from the sidelines give me strength.”

During his time at the Greek Centre, Stefanos also vowed to return to Melbourne to meet with students from the GCM schools.

Stefanos Tsitsipas visited the Greek Centre in Melbourne. All photos: Astrini Kopeloudi- Wallace.
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He expressed his passion for language and education, emphasising the importance of staying connected to his roots and inspiring the next generation of Greek Australians. This commitment further solidified his bond with the community and highlighted his genuine appreciation for their unwavering support.

Mr Papastergiadis was delighted with the Greek tennis star’s return to the Greek Centre, saying, “We are thrilled that Stefanos and his team selected to use the Greek Community’s Centre for their media interviews and commitments.”

Stefanos Tsitsipas visited the Greek Centre in Melbourne. All photos: Astrini Kopeloudi- Wallace.

“The Greek Centre is a cultural landmark and beacon for Greeks from all over the world that we hope is welcoming to all. Stefanos was fantastic and his genuine interest in our schools’ program was well received by my Board colleagues and our staff,” Papastergiadis added.

“Although Stefanos was knocked out early in the Australian Open, he knows he has a second home at the Greek Community of Melbourne, and we hope to expand our relationship with him on our educational initiatives. This includes hopefully a potential involvement in our Melbourne University Hellenic Global Diaspora Program.”

The GCM looks forward to further opportunities to collaborate with and support Stefanos as he continues to inspire and unite Greeks worldwide.

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