Nautical Club of Chios (Greek: Ναυτικός Όμιλος Χίου) is an aquatic club based in
Chios. It was founded in 1930. Chios plays almost constantly in
A1 Ethniki
The Greek Basket League (GBL), often also referred to as the Greek A1 Basketball League, or Greek Basketball Championship (originally called Panhellenic Basketball Championship), and also known as the Stoiximan Basket League for sponsorship reaso ...
(first division of Greek Water Polo championship) and it has won a
Greek Cup. One time also it was the runner-up of the championship.
History
NC Chios was founded by prominent residents of
Chios in 1930. At first was a club for vessel owners. Nevertheless in 1932 evolved to a sport club. The first natatorium was near the port of Chios. During 40s decade the club declined due to World War. The club's premises were used by German army as fort. During 50s it started the reorganisation of the club. At the beginning of 60s the club faced problems but a new administration helped the club to surpass them. Since 1966, Water Polo team plays constantly in A1 Ethniki (first division).
It has won a
Cup
A cup is an open-top used to hold hot or cold liquids for pouring or drinking; while mainly used for drinking, it also can be used to store solids for pouring (e.g., sugar, flour, grains, salt). Cups may be made of glass, metal, china, c ...
and has finished in the first places of the championship many times.
[
]
Recent seasons
Honours
* Greek Championship
**Runners-up (1): 1997
* Greek Water Polo Cup
**Winner (1): 1990
**Runners-up (1): 2012
References
External links
Official Website
{{A1 Greek water polo
Water polo clubs in Greece