Olimpia Elblag
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Olimpia Elbląg is a Polish
professional football (soccer) team based in Elbląg
, Poland
. It was founded in 1945. Currently the club plays in the Polish Second League
(third division in the Polish league system).
Spokesman:
Krzysztof Fedak
Marketing manager: Robert Pilecki
Olimpia play near Agrykola 8 Street since 1945. There are projects of new stadium for the team, but there is no decision when investion will be started.
Coaching staff:
(former Latvia International
).
Coaching staff:
Coaching staff:
Most famous players which career has started in Olimpia youth teams are: Adam Fedoruk
(former Poland International
, UEFA Champions League
participant with Legia Warsaw), Bartosz Białkowski (Southampton F.C.
goalkeeper) and Maciej Bykowski
(former Panathinaikos Athens player).
. The largest attendance at the Olimpia's stadium were recorded during the Polish second league games in the 70's and 80's: 10,000 attendants during the 1/16 final of the Polish Cup in autumn 1976 or circa 12,000 when Olimpia was playing in Second League in the middle 70's. Fans from Elbląg have their own association called 776 p.n.e. (the date symbolized the first Ancient Olympic Games) and Ultras
Group called SMG'o6.
In 2004, the Olimpia fans have created their own team ZKS Olimpia Elbląg (historical club name). They have protested against club policy. After two seasons, the team reached the Polish Okręgówka League (5th level in the Polish football).
Another football team is based in Elbląg, Concordia, but only Olimpia has a large and organised fanbase. The Olimpia fans are have friendly relationships with supporters of Legia Warszawa
and Zagłębie Sosnowiec.
Poland
Poland , officially the Republic of Poland , is a country in Central Europe bordered by Germany to the west; the Czech Republic and Slovakia to the south; Ukraine, Belarus and Lithuania to the east; and the Baltic Sea and Kaliningrad Oblast, a Russian exclave, to the north...
professional football (soccer) team based in Elbląg
Elblag
Elbląg is a city in northern Poland with 127,892 inhabitants . It is the capital of Elbląg County and has been assigned to the Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship since 1999. Before then it was the capital of Elbląg Voivodeship and a county seat in Gdańsk Voivodeship...
, Poland
Poland
Poland , officially the Republic of Poland , is a country in Central Europe bordered by Germany to the west; the Czech Republic and Slovakia to the south; Ukraine, Belarus and Lithuania to the east; and the Baltic Sea and Kaliningrad Oblast, a Russian exclave, to the north...
. It was founded in 1945. Currently the club plays in the Polish Second League
Polish Second League
II Liga is a Polish football league that sits at the 3rd tier of the Polish football league system. Until the end of the 2007–08 season II Liga referred to a league at the 2nd tier, although this changed with the formation of the Ekstraklasa as the top level league in Poland...
(third division in the Polish league system).
Board members
- President: Łukasz Konończuk
- Vice-president of financial area: Jarosław Majkowski
- Vice-president of sports area: Bartłomiej Piór
- Board member: Jacek Perliński
- Board member: Franciszek Wiśniewski
Spokesman:
Krzysztof FedakMarketing manager:
Robert PileckiSponsors
- Main sponsors: Elbląg City HallElblagElbląg is a city in northern Poland with 127,892 inhabitants . It is the capital of Elbląg County and has been assigned to the Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship since 1999. Before then it was the capital of Elbląg Voivodeship and a county seat in Gdańsk Voivodeship...
, Rapsodia Mall, Andrex - Sponsors: Grupa Żywiec (Specjal Beer), DRE, CarrefourCarrefourCarrefour S.A. is an international hypermarket chain headquartered in Levallois-Perret, France. It is one of the largest hypermarket chains in the world...
, PKS Elbląg, RE.pl - Technical sponsor: Colo Sportswear
Olimpia Stadium
See also: City Stadium ElblągCity Stadium Elbląg
City Stadium Elbląg is a football stadium in Elbląg, Poland. The stadium is used by the Olimpia Elbląg football club which currently plays in the Polish Second League.-External Links:...
Olimpia play near Agrykola 8 Street since 1945. There are projects of new stadium for the team, but there is no decision when investion will be started.
Training Camp Skrzydlata
Since 80's Olimpia have training camp with few football fields. There is still in renovation, which should be ended at winter 2010. After renovation there will be two football fields (one with organic lawn).Club history
Historical Names
- Syrena (1945), Stocznia (1946), Olympia (1946), KS Tabory (1946), Ogniwo (1949), Stal (1949), Budowlani (1951), Kolejarz (1951), Spójnia (1954), Turbina (1955), Olimpia (1955), Sparta (1955), TKS Polonia (1956)
- Olimpia Elbląg (1960-1992)
- KS Polonia Elbląg (1992-2002)
- KS Polonia Olimpia Elbląg (2002-2004)
- Piłkarski KS Olimpia Elbląg (since October 15, 2004)
Club crest
Club crest was changed many times in history. The mostly club was used today's symbol of a team.Achievements
- 8 seasons in Polish First LeaguePolish First LeagueI Liga is the second level of the Polish association football league, below the Ekstraklasa and above the II Liga. Run by the Polish Football Association since its inception in 1948, all teams from 2002 onwards must have professional status and a licence, issued by the Association...
- Highest position: 8th
- 1/8 final Polish CupPolish CupThe Polish Cup in football or officially Remes Puchar Polski, is an elimination tournament for Polish football clubs, held continuously from 1950, and is the second most important national title in Polish football after the Ekstraklasa title...
- season 1976/77 - Runners up in Polish Youth Championships - 1989 (final against Górnik ZabrzeGórnik ZabrzeGórnik Zabrze is a Polish football club from Zabrze. The club has won numerous championships, and was a dominant force in the 1960s and 1980s. For now Górnik has the most titles in Poland. The club plays in white or dark blue - red kit, and is based at the Ernest Pohl Stadium...
)
- 1/8 final Polish Cup
Current First Team
Accurate as of November 18, 2010Coaching staff:
- Coach: Tomasz Arteniuk
- Coach assistant: Tomasz Rogala
- Goalkeeping coach: Tomasz Rogala
- Team manager: -
- Fitness coach: Alicja Mucharska
Notable players
Most famous player, which has played for Olimpia was Jānis IntenbergsJanis Intenbergs
Jānis Intenbergs is a Latvian football manager and a former football forward who played for the top Latvian clubs in 1980s.-Playing career:Intenbergs is considered one the all time greatest footballers from Liepāja...
(former Latvia International
Latvia national football team
The Latvian national football team is controlled by the Latvian Football Federation, the governing body for football in Latvia and represents the country in international football competitions, such as the World Cup and the European Championships. So far, they have never qualified for a FIFA World...
).
Olimpia II Elbląg
Accurate as of November 18, 2010Coaching staff:
- Coach: Paweł Karpowicz
- Team manager: Mariusz Bulkowski
- Manager: Dariusz Nowakowski
Youth teams
Accurate as of December 22, 2010Coaching staff:
- Coach youth coordinator: Adam FedorukAdam FedorukAdam Bogdan Fedoruk is a retired Polish professional footballer.-Club career:Fedoruk played club football for Olimpia Elbląg, Stal Mielec, Legia Warsaw, Amica Wronki, Raków Częstochowa, AO Kavala, Zatoka Braniewo, Lechia Gdańsk and the Pittsburgh Riverhounds.-International career:Between 1990 and...
- Coach '92,'93: Władysław Obrębski
- Coach '94,'95: Maciej Chwoszcz
- Coach '96: Janusz Buczkowski
- Coach '97: Adam Urbanowicz
- Coach '98: Tomasz Giedziun
- Coach '99: Michał Ratajczyk
- Coach '00,'01: Wojciech Laskowski
- Coach '02,'03: Paweł Misarko
Most famous players which career has started in Olimpia youth teams are: Adam Fedoruk
Adam Fedoruk
Adam Bogdan Fedoruk is a retired Polish professional footballer.-Club career:Fedoruk played club football for Olimpia Elbląg, Stal Mielec, Legia Warsaw, Amica Wronki, Raków Częstochowa, AO Kavala, Zatoka Braniewo, Lechia Gdańsk and the Pittsburgh Riverhounds.-International career:Between 1990 and...
(former Poland International
Poland national football team
The Poland national football team represents Poland in association football and is controlled by the Polish Football Association, the governing body for football in Poland...
, UEFA Champions League
UEFA Champions League
The UEFA Champions League, known simply the Champions League and originally known as the European Champion Clubs' Cup or European Cup, is an annual international club football competition organised by the Union of European Football Associations since 1955 for the top football clubs in Europe. It...
participant with Legia Warsaw), Bartosz Białkowski (Southampton F.C.
Southampton F.C.
Southampton Football Club is an English football team, nicknamed The Saints, based in the city of Southampton, Hampshire. The club gained promotion to the Championship from League One in the 2010–2011 season after being relegated in 2009. Their home ground is the St Mary's Stadium, where the club...
goalkeeper) and Maciej Bykowski
Maciej Bykowski
Maciej Bykowski is an Polish professional footballer who currently plays for ŁKS Łódź.-References:...
(former Panathinaikos Athens player).
Coaches & Managers
Coaches & Managers since 1960, when Olimpia was created from other Elbląg's football clubs
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Fans
The team supporters live mostly in ElblągElblag
Elbląg is a city in northern Poland with 127,892 inhabitants . It is the capital of Elbląg County and has been assigned to the Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship since 1999. Before then it was the capital of Elbląg Voivodeship and a county seat in Gdańsk Voivodeship...
. The largest attendance at the Olimpia's stadium were recorded during the Polish second league games in the 70's and 80's: 10,000 attendants during the 1/16 final of the Polish Cup in autumn 1976 or circa 12,000 when Olimpia was playing in Second League in the middle 70's. Fans from Elbląg have their own association called 776 p.n.e. (the date symbolized the first Ancient Olympic Games) and Ultras
Ultras
Ultras are a type of sports fans renowned for their fanatical support and elaborate displays. They are predominantly European followers of football teams...
Group called SMG'o6.
In 2004, the Olimpia fans have created their own team ZKS Olimpia Elbląg (historical club name). They have protested against club policy. After two seasons, the team reached the Polish Okręgówka League (5th level in the Polish football).
Another football team is based in Elbląg, Concordia, but only Olimpia has a large and organised fanbase. The Olimpia fans are have friendly relationships with supporters of Legia Warszawa
Legia Warszawa
Legia Warszawa is a professional football club based in Warsaw, Poland. It was founded in March 1916 in the area of Maniewicze in Volhynia as the football club of the Polish Legions...
and Zagłębie Sosnowiec.