Today, we open the pages of Athlitiki Icho, dated Sunday, 05 June 1966—exactly sixty years ago—and discover the stories that were making headlines in the world of sports:
- Panathinaikos’ victory over the resilient Proodeftiki.
- AEK’s challenging away match at the formidable home ground of Pierikos.
- The major wrestling tournament that was about to bring together athletes from around the world in the beautiful city of Toledo on the Iberian Peninsula.
- The legal dispute between Aris and Pierikos following the team from Katerini’s victory at Harilaou Stadium.
- The PRO-PO winner who became a millionaire without using a multiple-bet system.
- Olympiacos’ complaint that Panathinaikos executive Vgenopoulos was “polluting” the world of sport.
- Legendary Greek pole vaulter Christos Papanikolaou and his pursuit of new records.
- The division that had emerged within Atromitos after two players filed complaints against the club’s administration.
- Reports claiming that American track and field champions were using “synthetic hormones” to enhance their performance.