Evi Tsirou

SDGs of Interest

SDG 3
SDG 5

β€œThe water teaches you balance long before you learn how to win.”

Sport

πŸ„ Stand-Up Paddleboarding (SUP)

Philanthropy & Social Engagement

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:

  • Supporting the development of young athletes through structured SUP training programmes.
  • Encouraging greater participation of women and youth in water sports and outdoor activities.
  • Promoting healthy lifestyles and physical wellbeing through aquatic sport.
  • Combining high-performance coaching with inclusive and participation-oriented approaches.
  • Contributing to the growth and visibility of Stand-Up Paddleboarding in Greece.

Nationalities

πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Greece

Career Highlights

πŸ₯ˆ 2nd Place – SUP World Championship, China 2019

πŸ₯‰ 3rd Place – SUP World Championship, China 2019

πŸ† Multiple podium finishes at the Panhellenic SUP Championship

πŸ„ Head SUP Coach – Olympiacos Club (since 2021)

🌍 Coach of national and world champions

Professionnal Activities

  • Head Coach of the SUP section at Olympiacos Club.
  • Trainer and mentor of competitive SUP athletes.
  • Promoter of aquatic sport participation and healthy lifestyles.
  • Advocate for greater inclusion of women and youth in water sports.

Portfolio

πŸ“ Greece – 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.

πŸ“ Greece – 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.

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