The 3rd GAMMA European Championship concluded in the most spectacular fashion on the afternoon of Saturday, May 2, at the “Giorgos Galanopoulos” Indoor Hall in Loutraki.
The finals in the U21 and Senior categories were thrilling and kept spectators on the edge of their seats, highlighting the significant progress and development of European MMA. Participants have already set their sights on the next meeting.
The Czech Republic and Ukraine battled for the top spot in the medal standings, with the Czech team ultimately emerging victorious thanks to stronger performances on the final day in the senior divisions. Both nations secured 11 gold medals each, but the Czech Republic claimed first place with a higher number of silver medals and overall total.
Specifically, the Czech Republic finished first with 11 gold, 14 silver, and 12 bronze medals (37 total), while Ukraine placed second with 11 gold, 3 silver, and 15 bronze medals. Ireland secured third place with a tally of 8 gold, 5 silver, and 6 bronze medals (19 total).
See the full medal standings HERE.
See all medalists HERE.
Full results are available HERE.
Immediately after the medal ceremonies, the OFFICIAL CLOSING CEREMONY of the event took place, featuring a distinctly Greek flair.
Representatives of GAMMA and the European Confederation presented honorary plaques to the host Mayor of Loutraki Giorgos Gionis and Vice Mayor Sakis Papathanasiou, as well as to the President of the Greek Federation Athanasios Barkas and the Greek General Director of GAMMA Nikos Stavropoulos.
See an extensive photo report below (credit by Paris Sarrikostas):
Medals were awarded by: Calvin Legawa GAMMA Treasurer, Rafiq Radinal Head of the Organizing Committee, Carlo Di Blasi GAMMA Vice President, Martin Skvara GAMMA Vice President, Paolo Biotti President of European GAMMA Confederation, Eric La Roca President France Federation & Funder GAMMA, Athanasios Barkas President of the Greek Federation of Mixed Martial Arts, GAMMA General Director Dr Nikos Stavropoulos, Mayor of Loutraki Giorgos Gionis and Vice Mayor Sakis Papathanasiou and Mr Gianni Lonzi.
