Volleyball Match Tragedy: Manslaughter Verdict in Greek Court Sparks Major Investigation

A Greek court decisively handed down a life sentence to a 20-year-old man charged with manslaughter in the 2023 death of a policeman. The officer was fatally injured by a flare during violent skirmishes with hooligans at a volleyball game.

Sporting events in Greece have been increasingly marked by violence, with hardcore supporters sparking clashes across various sports. This incident, in particular, occurred outside a stadium as police faced off against aggressive fans during a volleyball match between Olympiakos and Panathinaikos.

The policeman's tragic death has led to wider investigations, culminating in numerous arrests and upcoming trials for several Olympiakos sports club board members. Authorities have vowed to crack down on the escalating violence affecting Greece's sports landscape.

(With inputs from agencies.)