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team of G.S. Iraklis Thessalonikis, the multi–

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based in the city of

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. They play their home matches at

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. As of 2025, the club competes in the second–tier level Greek A2 National Division.

History

G.S. Iraklis Thessalonikis was the first champion of the Greek League, in 1967. Iraklis Thessalonikis won 3 more championships, in 1968, 1971 and 1972. However, in the following years the club was weakened. In the 2018–2019 season, Iraklis Thessalonikis finished in the second-last place in A1 National Division and was relegated to A2 National Division. In the 2022–2023 season, Iraklis Thessalonikis won the championship of A2 National Division.

Honours

* Greek League ** Winners (4): 1967, 1968, 1970, 1971

References

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