THE CLUB
Zirineios Athletic Club of Young Women (ZAON) was founded in Kifissia in 1962, bringing together residents of Kifissia, Politeia and neighbouring municipalities. For nearly 60 years, ZAON has been at the forefront of sport in Kifissia and beyond, thanks to its achievements in the competitions in which it participates. The club has won five Greek Championships and one Greek Cup. It has also competed internationally, carrying its passion and values beyond Greece’s borders.
Today, ZAON has approximately 300 athletes. The club is based at the Zirineio Municipal Stadium in Kifissia.
History & Philosophy
1962
The founding of ZAON
Zirineios Athletic Club of Young Women (ZAON) is founded in Kifissia. It is the city’s first all-female sports club, with a particular focus on volleyball and women’s sport.
Zirineios Athletic Club of Young Women (ZAON) is founded in Kifissia. It is the city’s first all-female sports club, with a particular focus on volleyball and women’s sport.
1974
First Greek Championship:
ZAON wins the Greek Women’s Championship for the first time.
ZAON wins the Greek Women’s Championship for the first time.
1974-77
Three consecutive championships
ZAON dominates Greek women’s volleyball, winning three consecutive championships in 1974, 1975 and 1976.
ZAON dominates Greek women’s volleyball, winning three consecutive championships in 1974, 1975 and 1976.
1976
Among Europe’s top eight teams:
One of the club’s greatest international achievements comes when ZAON reaches the quarter-finals of the European Champions Cup.
One of the club’s greatest international achievements comes when ZAON reaches the quarter-finals of the European Champions Cup.
1974-92
ZAON in Europe:
ZAON represents Greece in leading European competitions throughout this period.
ZAON represents Greece in leading European competitions throughout this period.
1980-81
Return to the top:
ZAON wins two more Greek Championships, in 1980 and 1981, bringing its total to five national titles.
ZAON wins two more Greek Championships, in 1980 and 1981, bringing its total to five national titles.
2002
Greek Cup winners:
ZAON wins the Greek Women’s Cup at the Final Four tournament, defeating Ajax Evosmou 3–2 in the final.
ZAON wins the Greek Women’s Cup at the Final Four tournament, defeating Ajax Evosmou 3–2 in the final.
2017
Promotion to the Pre League:
The women’s team earns promotion to the Pre League, marking the beginning of a new period of competitive growth.
The women’s team earns promotion to the Pre League, marking the beginning of a new period of competitive growth.
2024-25
ZAON is undergoing a total athletic and administrative restructuring, crowned by its promotion from the Pre League to the Volley League.
2025-26
Qualification for the CEV Challenge Cup:
By finishing second in the Greek championship, ZAON secures a place in the CEV Challenge Cup. This achievement marks a new chapter in the club’s history.
By finishing second in the Greek championship, ZAON secures a place in the CEV Challenge Cup. This achievement marks a new chapter in the club’s history.
SPORTS & TEAMS
The club offers volleyball, basketball and gymnastics programmes for athletes of all ages and competitive levels.
