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Stomach Bug Strikes Pro Basketball Teams
14 Sep
Summary
- Six Panathinaikos staff ill with gastroenteritis after tournament.
- Eight AEK members, including five players, are now sick.
- Both teams stayed at the same hotel after a recent tournament.
A concerning stomach flu outbreak has impacted two prominent Greek basketball clubs, Panathinaikos Aktor and AEK, shortly after their participation in the International Tournament Rhodes 2026. The illness began following their return from the tournament, where both teams had stayed at the same hotel.
Six staff members from Panathinaikos Aktor were confirmed to have contracted gastroenteritis, with some requiring medical attention. This has led to significant worry about potential player contraction, especially with the EuroLeague season commencing next week and the team already managing several player absences. The team is also set to participate in the Pavlos Giannakopoulos Tournament 2026 this weekend.
AEK has reported that eight team members, including five players, have fallen ill. Center Gaios Skordilis became unwell immediately after landing in Athens, and guard Frank Bartley IV's illness has postponed a medical evaluation for a knee injury. With multiple players sidelined by sickness and injuries, AEK is facing significant challenges in conducting effective practice sessions.
