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'''''The Island of Eternal Love''''' is a [[novel]] by [[Cuban]] [[author]] [[Daína Chaviano]].
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| founded =1961
| history =1961 - present
| arena =[[Pampelloponisiako|Dimitris Tofalos Arena]] <br> <small> '''(capacity: 4,150)'''
| location =[[Patras]], [[Greece]]
| colors =orange and white
| president ={{flagicon|Greece}} Nikoloaos Bogionikolos
| vice-presidents ={{flagicon|Greece}}
| coach ={{flagicon|Greece}} Ioannis Christopoulos
| championships = none
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==Athletic Union Founding==
The plot is a family saga that takes place along two parallel lines: one during our time and another that begins in the 1850s.
'''AEP Olympias''' or the '''Olympias of The Patras Athletic Company''' (in [[Greek language|Greek]]: '''Αθλητική Εταιρεία Πατρών Ολυμπιάς''' or ''Athlitiki Etaireia Patron Olympias'') is a Greek professional [[basketball]] club that was founded in 1961 and was founded in a [[tavern]] owned by Birba at Messolongiou Street and Fotila Streets. The first game was on [[December 26]], [[1961]] and the first participation in the Greek league third division was on [[April 15]], [[1962]]. The first clubs of the parent athletic association included [[track and field]], [[basketball]], [[volleyball]], and [[bicycling]]. Olympiada is one of the most historic athletic unions in [[Patras]]. The athletic union's team colors are [[Orange (colour)|orange]] and [[white]].


==History==
The modern story revolves around the paranormal investigations of Cecilia, a young journalist researching a phantom house that appears and disappears in different parts of [[Miami]]. Several witnesses claim to have seen the inhabitants of that house, whose behavior seems to hide a secret that she decides to find out.
The basketball team '''Olympiada Patras BC''' participated in the [[A1 Ethniki|Greek A1 League]] in the [[A1 Ethniki 2007-08]] season. It participated in the [[A2 Ethniki]] from 1977 until 1981. In 2006, it participated in the [[A2 Ethniki]]. Its current president is Nikos Bogonikolos. Olmpiada Patras' basketball club also participated in the 2007-2008 [[FIBA Europe]] [[EuroCup]] League as well.


==Achievements==
Before starting her investigations into the house, Cecilia goes to a bar, where she meets an old woman whom she befriends. Night after night, Cecilia listens to the story of that woman, who returns to that spot each evening to await a mysterious visitor. And this account is the other part of the novel, which begins in the nineteenth century in three regions of the world: [[Africa]] (Kingdom of [[Ifé]], currently [[Nigeria]]), [[China]] ([[Guangdong|Canton]]) and [[Spain]] ([[Cuenca (province)|Cuenca]]).
*'''[[A1 Ethniki|Greek A1 League]] participations:'''
::[[A1 Ethniki 2006-07]], [[A1 Ethniki 2007-08]]
*'''[[A2 Ethniki|Greek A2 League]] Championship:'''
::2006
*'''B Ethniki Championship:'''
::2003
*'''[[Achaea]] Local Championship:'''
::1965, 1967, 1968, 1998


==Notable Players==
Different magical or supernatural events conspire to make the three stories from the past begin to mix: an ancient god’s promise changes the future of a young woman in the mountains of Cuenca (Spain); a ritual in which the presence of a sensual deity is invoked is secretly witnessed by a young girl, who falls under the demonic spell of the goddess; a spirit that can only be seen by the women in a family triggers events that decide the fate of all; the sudden appearance of a ghost causes a widow’s ruin... All of these events culminate in the story of a love that must face the opposition of two families.
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Part history, part romance, part gothic, part esoteric, the novel also pays homage to the bolero. Historical personages from the world of music mix with fictional characters and are part of the plot: the pianist [[Joaquín Nin]] (father of [[Anaïs Nin]]), [[Ernesto Lecuona]], [[Rita Montaner]], [[Beny Moré]], [[La Lupe]] and others are historical figures caught up in the story.
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*{{flagicon|Greece}} [[Angelos Tsamis]]
The novel was first published in Spain by Grijalbo (Random House Group) in 2006 as ''La isla de los amores infinitos''. It was awarded the Gold Medal in the category Best Book in Spanish Language during the [[Florida Book Awards]] 2007.
*{{flagicon|Greece}} [[Konstantinos Harissis]]
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*{{flagicon|USA}} [[Maurice Whitfield]]
*{{flagicon|USA}} [[Derrick Dial]]
*{{flagicon|USA}} [[Dewayne Jefferson]]
*{{flagicon|USA}} [[Ernest Brown (basketball)|Ernest Brown]]
*{{flagicon|USA}} [[Danya Abrams]]
*{{flagicon|USA}} [[Rod Brown|Lelton Brown]]
*{{flagicon|USA}} [[Steve Burtt Jr.]]
*{{flagicon|USA}} [[Nate Higgs]]
*{{flagicon|USA}} [[Sharone Wright]]
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*{{flagicon|Dominican Republic}} [[Luis Flores]]
*{{flagicon|Puerto Rico}} [[Guillermo Diaz (basketball)|Guillermo Diaz]]
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==Other Clubs of The Parent Athletic Union==
''The Island of Eternal Love'', whose rights have been sold to 21 languages, has become the most translated Cuban novel of all time.
===Men's Volley===
One of the most historic sports departments of the club is the men's volley club which participated in the Greek Volleyball First Division in 1965-66, 1969-70, 2000-01, 2001-02. From 1981 until 1983, the men's volley club played in the Greek Volleyball Second Division and in 1987, it played in the Greek Volleyball Third Division.


*Achievements
Its English edition was released by Riverhead Books-Penguin Group (translated by Andrea L. Labinger) on June, 2008.<ref>[http://www.amazon.com/dp/1594489920 ''The Island of Eternal Love'', Amazon.com]; [http://ldlainc.com/news.html Laura Dail Literary Agency News]. Accessed [[January 22]], [[2008]].</ref>
**'''Greek Regional Championship''': 1970
**'''[[Achaea]] Prefectural Championship''': 1970


==References==
==Track and Field==
The biggest achievement of the track and field department was the second place in the Panhellenic climax after [[Panellinios GS]]. That track team featured many athletes from [[Greece]] and it entered into many local championships in all of their categories. The most famous athlete of the department was [[Nikos Angelopoulos]] who achieved victory in the Balkan Track And Field Games in [[Sofia]] in 1980 in the men's 200m with a record time of 20.71.
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==Bicycling==
== External Links ==
The cycling club does not exist today.
*[http://www.dainachaviano.com Daína Chaviano's Official Web]. In English and Spanish.
*[http://ldlainc.com/ Laura Dail Literary Agency].
*[http://www.libraryjournal.com/article/CA6561763.html?q=island+of+eternal+love Library Journal Review, June 1, 2008].
*[http://www.criticasmagazine.com/article/CA378050.html When Sci-Fi Meets Sexy, by Michelle Mulligan]. Criticas magazine, January/February 2004.
*[http://www.criticasmagazine.com/article/CA6502847.html?q=la+isla++de+los+amores+infinitos ''La isla de los amores infinitos'', English review]
*[http://www.criticasmagazine.com/article/CA6401082.html?q=la+isla++de+los+amores+infinitos The Best Adult Books of 2006]


==Field==
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Olympiada plays in its closed arena in the neighborhood of [[Taraboura]] with 2,500 seats, which was constructed in 2001. Before that it played in an opened field in the neighborhood of [[Prosfygika]]. The arena is located at 24 Tisonas Street. Its [[List of postal codes in Greece|postal code]] is 26223.
[[Category:2008 novels]]

[[Category:Family saga novels]]
==External links==
[[Category:Cuban novels]]
*[http://www.olympiasclub.org/ AEP Olympias - Official website]
[[Category:Hispanic American literature]]
*[http://www.esake.gr/omades/olimpias.php AEP Olympias at Esake.gr]
[[Category:Novels by Daína Chaviano]]
*[http://www.stadia.gr/tofalos/tofalos-gr.html Dimitris Tofalos Arena in Patras]
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*[http://www.galanissportsdata.com/basketball/mena1/season2007_08/a1teamrs.asp?t=10 Galanis Sports data]

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Revision as of 10:39, 13 October 2008

AEP Olympias Patras ΑΕΠ Ολυμπιάς Πάτρα
AEP Olympias Patras ΑΕΠ Ολυμπιάς Πάτρα logo
LeaguesGreek A2 League
Founded1961
History1961 - present
ArenaDimitris Tofalos Arena
(capacity: 4,150)
LocationPatras, Greece
Team colorsorange and white
PresidentGreece Nikoloaos Bogionikolos
Vice-president(s)Greece
Head coachGreece Ioannis Christopoulos
Championshipsnone
Websitewww.olympiasclub.org

Athletic Union Founding

AEP Olympias or the Olympias of The Patras Athletic Company (in Greek: Αθλητική Εταιρεία Πατρών Ολυμπιάς or Athlitiki Etaireia Patron Olympias) is a Greek professional basketball club that was founded in 1961 and was founded in a tavern owned by Birba at Messolongiou Street and Fotila Streets. The first game was on December 26, 1961 and the first participation in the Greek league third division was on April 15, 1962. The first clubs of the parent athletic association included track and field, basketball, volleyball, and bicycling. Olympiada is one of the most historic athletic unions in Patras. The athletic union's team colors are orange and white.

History

The basketball team Olympiada Patras BC participated in the Greek A1 League in the A1 Ethniki 2007-08 season. It participated in the A2 Ethniki from 1977 until 1981. In 2006, it participated in the A2 Ethniki. Its current president is Nikos Bogonikolos. Olmpiada Patras' basketball club also participated in the 2007-2008 FIBA Europe EuroCup League as well.

Achievements

A1 Ethniki 2006-07, A1 Ethniki 2007-08
2006
  • B Ethniki Championship:
2003
1965, 1967, 1968, 1998

Notable Players

Other Clubs of The Parent Athletic Union

Men's Volley

One of the most historic sports departments of the club is the men's volley club which participated in the Greek Volleyball First Division in 1965-66, 1969-70, 2000-01, 2001-02. From 1981 until 1983, the men's volley club played in the Greek Volleyball Second Division and in 1987, it played in the Greek Volleyball Third Division.

  • Achievements
    • Greek Regional Championship: 1970
    • Achaea Prefectural Championship: 1970

Track and Field

The biggest achievement of the track and field department was the second place in the Panhellenic climax after Panellinios GS. That track team featured many athletes from Greece and it entered into many local championships in all of their categories. The most famous athlete of the department was Nikos Angelopoulos who achieved victory in the Balkan Track And Field Games in Sofia in 1980 in the men's 200m with a record time of 20.71.

Bicycling

The cycling club does not exist today.

Field

Olympiada plays in its closed arena in the neighborhood of Taraboura with 2,500 seats, which was constructed in 2001. Before that it played in an opened field in the neighborhood of Prosfygika. The arena is located at 24 Tisonas Street. Its postal code is 26223.

External links

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