Founded in 1888, Messiniakos Gymnastic Club (Greek: Μεσσηνιακός Γυμναστικός Σύλλογος) is the oldest athletic club in Greece. Messiniakos' traditional colours are green and white. Messiniakos has made a name of itself in many sports (football, volleyball, athletics, weight-lifting etc.) and has produced very good athletes, such as OFI's Brazilian footballer Davidson and Louis Tsatoumas in track and field, who is one of the biggest hopes for Greek athletics. The club used to be home to the Papaflessia international athletics meeting. The volleyball team had excellent appearances in the First Division, but is not participating at the current time.