Greek basketball chief Vangelis Liolios resigns amid match fixing inquiry

Vangelis Liolios, the president of the Hellenic Basketball Federation, announced his resignation on Sunday, October 25, 2026. Euronews and ProtoThema English reported that his resignation came as he appeared before an investigating magistrate regarding an ongoing inquiry into alleged match fixing in Greek basketball. [1][4]

Authorities are investigating claims that basketball games linked to betting markets were manipulated. Euronews reported that investigators are examining the potential involvement of referees and other figures within the sport. ProtoThema English reported that a case file reveals an alleged match-fixing network spanning a decade. [1][4]

Liolios has denied all charges brought against him. Euronews reported that his defence team argued there is no solid evidence linking him to match fixing and described the case as a conspiracy. [1]

The Hellenic Basketball Federation directs and oversees all junior and senior national basketball teams in Greece. Following the resignation, Μακεδονικό Πρακτορείο Ειδήσεων reported that Sports Minister Yiannis Vroutsis called an emergency meeting with the Hellenic Basketball Federation for Monday. [3][5]