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Former NBAer Thomas Walkup Becomes Greek

Former NBA American player Thomas Walkup currently playing for Greek champion Olympiacos was awarded Greek citizenship earlier in the week. He became Greek via an express procedure (honorary naturalization) signed by the Ministry of Interior, as well as the President...

NBA to Found Basketball School in Breathtaking Greek Resort

The National Basketball Association (NBA) announced on Wednesday that it will open a basketball school at the resort of Costa Navarino, Greece this summer. It will begin operation in May and will admit both young players (aged 6-18) and adults...

Greece Wins Gold in the European Billiards Championships

Greece won the gold medal in the three-cushion-team European Billiards Championships that were held in Antalya, Turkey last weekend. In the final of the Confédération Européenne de Billard (CEB) tournament, Greece played against Sweden. Polychronopoulos and Kokkoris the heroes for Greece...

Greek Woman Takes Charge of Italian Soccer Giants Roma

Lina Souloukou, a Greek sports executive, has been appointed by the historic Italian club A.S. Roma as the new Managing Director and General Manager. The Italian club announced on Tuesday the start of its collaboration with the Greek woman who...

Eleftherios Petrounias Wins Bronze at European Gymnastics Championships

On Saturday, celebrated Greek gymnast Eleftherios Petrounias won a bronze medal at the 10th European Artistic Gymnastics Championships in the rings category. Despite taking an early lead, Petrounias ultimately placed third in the competition. The championships are being held this...

Cyprus Rejects Hosting Greek Football Cup Final

On Wednesday, Greece’s football authority was denied its request to hold the cup final on the island of Cyprus. The decision was made after reports surfaced in the Greek media claiming that the event was already confirmed. However, Cypriot...

Greek Basketballer Elena Tsineke Selected for WNBA Draft

Greek female basketball player, Elena Tsineke, was drafted by the Washington Mystics on Tuesday and will now play in the WNBA – the top women’s basketball league in the world. Born in Thessaloniki, Greece, Tsineke was selected out of the...

Footballer Boris Klaiman Arrested on Rape Allegations in Greece

Boris Klaiman, a goalkeeper for the Greek Super League club Volos F.C., was arrested on Tuesday after a 17 year-old girl claimed he tried to rape her and for the possession of narcotics. Klaiman was arrested at approximately 2:00 am...

Greek National Football Jersey Design Criticised

The Hellenic Football Association (EPO) recently unveiled the new national team jersey designed by the giant sports brand, Nike. However, the design of the new kit has raised some eyebrows. The strongest critics of the new jersey are the political...

Greek Canadian Billionaire Apostolopoulos Bids for NFL’s Commanders

Greek Canadian billionaire Steve Apostolopoulos has emerged as the latest bidder for the NFL's Washington Commanders, US media report. Apostolopoulos is the managing partner of Triple Group of Companies, a Toronto real estate firm. He is also the co-founder and...

Man with 76% Disability Completes a Full Marathon

Spanish athlete Alex Roca has captured the hearts of people all over the world with his inspiring journey of overcoming personal hurdles to achieve his goals. Roca, who is “76% disabled”, has gone viral on social media after he...

Attending Live Sport Improves Well-being

With the ever-growing number of adults watching sports, Dr. Helen Keyes and her team at Anglia Ruskin University have uncovered an exciting new link between attending sporting events and overall health benefits. The feeling of anticipation that comes from attending...

Thousands Of Participants Join Athens Half-Marathon

Thousands of participants of all ages and backgrounds joined the Athens Half-Marathon and two associated races in the Greek capital on Sunday.

Greek Football Legend Mimis Papaioannou Dies

Mimis Papaioannou, one of the best Greek footballers of all time, has died in Athens. He was 81. Papaioannou was considered to be the best Greek footballer of his generation and was awarded the best Greek footballer of the 20th...

Greek Athlete Elina Tzengko Wins Gold At European Throwing Cup

Elina Tzengko won another European championship in javelin trow on Saturday, winning the gold medal for Greece.