



βThe water teaches you balance long before you learn how to win.β
Evi Tsirou
π Stand-Up Paddleboarding (SUP)
Evi Tsirou is a Greek Stand-Up Paddleboarding athlete and coach whose rapid rise in international SUP competition reflects determination, consistency, and commitment to continuous development. Beginning her competitive journey in 2017 and reaching the podium of the SUP World Championship only two years later, she has become one of the leading figures in the sport within Greece.
Alongside her competitive achievements, Evi is actively committed to expanding participation in water sports and promoting the physical and mental wellbeing associated with outdoor athletic activity. Through her coaching role at Olympiacos Club, she works closely with young athletes, supporting both high-performance pathways and broader access to the sport.
Since becoming Head SUP Coach in 2021, she has contributed to the development of national and world champions while fostering an environment centred on discipline, confidence, perseverance, and long-term athletic growth. Her activities also encourage greater participation of women and young people in aquatic sports, advocating for more inclusive and accessible opportunities within the sporting community.
Her initiatives include:
π₯ 2nd Place β SUP World Championship, China 2019
π₯ 3rd Place β SUP World Championship, China 2019
π Multiple podium finishes at the Panhellenic SUP Championship
π Head SUP Coach β Olympiacos Club (since 2021)
π Coach of national and world champions
π Greece β SUP Athlete Development Programme
A structured coaching initiative focused on developing athletes in Stand-Up Paddleboarding through technical preparation, physical conditioning, and long-term athletic progression. The programme supports athletes from grassroots participation to national and international competition pathways.
π Greece β Women and Youth Participation in Water Sports
Activities and coaching initiatives aimed at encouraging broader access to Stand-Up Paddleboarding among women and young athletes, promoting confidence, wellbeing, and participation through outdoor and aquatic sport experiences.