Nautical Club of Chios (Greek: Ναυτικός Όμιλος Χίου) is an aquatic club based in Chios. It was founded in 1930. Chios plays almost constantly in A1 Ethniki (first division of Greek Water Polo championship) and it has won a Greek Cup. One time also it was the runner-up of the championship.
History NO Chios was founded by prominent residents of Chios in 1930. At first was a club for vessel owners. Nevertheless, in 1932 evolved to a sport club. The first natatorium was near the port of Chios. During 40s decade the club declined due to World War. The club's premises were used by German army as fort. During 50s it started the reorganisation of the club. At the beginning of 60s the club faced problems but a new administration helped the club to surpass them. Since 1966, Water Polo team plays constantly in A1 Ethniki (first division). It has won a Cup and has finished in the first places of the championship many times.
Recent seasons SeasonDivisionPlaceNotes1999-00A1 Ethniki7th 2000-01A1 Ethniki 6th 2001-02A1 Ethniki 7th 2002-03A1 Ethniki 4th 2003-04A1 Ethniki 7th 2004-05A1 Ethniki 4th 2005-06A1 Ethniki 5th 2006-07A1 Ethniki 3rd 2007-08A1 Ethniki 4th 2008-09A1 Ethniki 6th 2009-10A1 Ethniki 9th 2010-11A1 Ethniki 5th 2011-12A1 Ethniki 3rd Finalist Greek Cup2012-13A1 Ethniki 3rd 2013-14A1 Ethniki7th 2014-15A1 Ethniki9th 2015-16A1 Ethniki8th
Honours Greek Championship Runners-up (1): 1997 Greek Water Polo Cup Winner (1): 1990 Runners-up (1): 2012
References
External links Official Website