The great sports journalist Hercules Kotzias has died at the age of 88, plunging the world of journalism and sports into mourning.
One of one of the most important figures in Greek sports journalism is no longer alive, as Heracles Kotzias has died at the age of 88, spreading emotion to colleagues, people in Media and sports. With many years of presence in historic journalistic media, such as the “Light of Sports”, “Apogevmatini” and “Double-Headed Man”, but also with a key contribution to the creation and establishment of EPA Sport, the experienced journalist left a strong imprint in the field of information. He stood out for his ethics, commitment and support for younger generations of journalists, while the news of his death caused a wave of grief in the journalism world and in the Greek sports MMEs.
The journalistic world was plunged into mourning after the news of the death of Heracles Kotzias at the age of 88.
One of the greats of sports journalism, Heracles Kotzias, has breathed his last. At the age of 88, the journalist passed away, plunging the industry into mourning.
Heracles Kotzias started at “Light of Sports”, continued at “Apogevmatini“, “Double-Headed Man”, and was a great headline for “ERA Sports”.
The PASAT statement on Heracles Kotzias
“One of the greats of sports journalism, Heracles Kotzias, ‘passed away’ today at the age of 88, plunging his fellow sports journalists and the sports family into grief.
Heracles Kotzias was distinguished for his ethics, his impeccable collegiality and his love for young journalists.
He started his career at ”Light of Sports” and then distinguished himself as the editor of ”Apogevmatini” during its peak circulation period. Later, he was the editor of the weekly edition of the newspaper ‘Dikefalos’. He also played a major role in the creation of ”EPA SPOR” in 1993 and in the development and validity of its news broadcasts.
He was a true teacher with innovative ideas, who opened new paths in the profession. His main characteristic was his modesty and integrity.
The Board of Directors of PSPAT expresses its sincere condolences to his wife, Efi, and his children, Vasiliki and Giannis.
Details regarding the date of the funeral service will be announced soon.”
