Nikole played all her years wearing the swimsuit and cap of Olympiakos, from whom she was acquired in 2015.
“That’s why I’m not crying because it ended. I smile because it happened,” commented the Greek water polo player, who also gave her all with the national Women’s team at the recent Olympic Games.
Here is the detailed post by Nikole Eleftheriadou:
“Sometimes words are not enough to convey a story in its entirety, and I feel that whatever I write below is impossible to reflect everything I experienced with you over these nine wonderful years.
I remember it like today, the day I signed my first contract with Olympiakos. I was very anxious and as eager for my new beginning, but how could I have imagined that it was just the beginning of such a big and beautiful chapter of my life.
How could I have imagined that this huge club – synonymous with the passion for victory and an tireless hunter of peaks, would not only grant me incredible successes but would also shape me as a person. That it would teach me to claim, to not be afraid, and to not consider anything impossible.
Now that the time has come to close the chapter of my athletic career, I dare not imagine a more ideal ending. Having achieved everything with Olympiakos and, above all, the right to consider it my eternal family.
The decision to “hang up” my cap is entirely conscious and finds me fuller and more complete than ever. That’s why I’m not crying because it’s over. I smile because it happened…
I owe a huge thank you to the President of the Amateur Olympiakos, Mr. Michalis Koutouris for his faith in me, and for our excellent cooperation. Thank you very much to all my coaches, the assistant coaches, our team manager, and the physiotherapist throughout these years. They all helped me reach where I dreamt.
The biggest thank you from the bottom of my heart goes to my teammates. Together we created lifelong memories and celebrated every title in Greece and Europe! It’s incredible what can happen when a team bonds.
Finally, I would like to express my gratitude to the Olympiakos supporters, from whom I have received so much love. You have always been there, and you all have a special place in my heart.
Thank you, Olympiakos!”