[2] The Games of 1929 were unofficial, and organized by the Hellenic Amateur Athletic Association (SEGAS).

They became formalized after 1930 and have been held regularly since, with the exception of the 1940–1953 period due to the Second World War and post-war turmoil.

[3] SEGAS were also central to the creation of the Balkan Athletics Indoor Championships in 1994 – a sister indoor event to the main outdoor competition.

Source:[5] Full Results:[10] Source:[10] Balkan Athletics Indoor Championships[11] Balkan Cross Country Championships[12] Balkan Race Walking Championships[13] Balkan Masters Athletics Championships The 1940 shot put champion was listed as Arat Ararat from Turkey.

The birth name of this athlete was Sokratis Ioannidis, a Greek Orthodox born in Istanbul.