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Olympic Flame-Lighting and Torch Relay in Greece: Full Program
Greece is preparing for the Olympic flame-lighting ceremony and the Olympic torch relay that will officially kick off the 2024 Paris Olympic Games countdown.
The Olympic Flame-lighting ceremony will take place on April 16, with High Priestess Mary Mina using...
Sports
Secret NASCAR ‘Moonshine Cave’ Discovery May Confirm Conspiracy Theory
legendary NASCAR North Wilkesboro speedway's mythical secret moonshine cave, created during the prohibition era, may have been found, proving very dedicated conspiracy theorists right.
The history of NASCAR is said to have strong links with illegal moonshine throughout the prohibition...
Greek News
Greece Misses Euro Football Championship Qualification
Greece lost to Georgia 4-2 on penalties in the final of the Euro 2024 play-off today, meaning the team will not progress to the competition despite a strong performance in the semi-finals against Kazakhstan.
In a fairly even match, Greece...
Basketball
Basketball Legend Nick Galis Honored by Consulate of Greece in Chicago
The Consulate General of Greece in Chicago honored Greek basketball legend Nick Galis for his contribution to Greek sports, with his presence in the US city being the reason he was not able to attend the celebration of his...
Greek News
Impressive Greece Edges Closer to Euro 2024
Greece thrashed Kazakhstan 5-0 in their Euro 2024 play-off semi-final on Thursday and has one final hurdle to clear on its way to the finals.
If Greece beats Georgia in Tbilisi on Tuesday it will qualify to the finals of...
Ancient Greece
How Boxing Became a Popular Sport in Ancient Greece
Boxing in ancient Greece originated as a very tough sport, much harder than professional boxing as we know it today.
Ancient Greece
Louvre Creates Greek-Inspired Exhibition for Paris Olympics
In anticipation of the 2024 Paris Olympics, the Louvre Museum has curated a new exhibition titled "Olympism: Modern Invention, Ancient Legacy", which dives into the rich history of the Olympic Games, including the influence of ancient Greece on them.
The...
Greek News
Olympiacos, PAOK Triumph in Europe in Historic Night for Greek Soccer
Greek soccer giants Olympiacos and PAOK triumphed on Thursday night advancing to the last 8 of Europa Conference League and dreaming of a place in the final of the UEFA competition that will be held in Athens.
PAOK thrashed Dinamo...
Culture
Greece Gears Up for Revamped Olympic Flame-Lighting Ceremony
The Olympic flame-lighting ceremony at Ancient Olympia next month, starting the Olympic Torch Relay that will usher in the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, is to feature several changes, including a new High Priestess, redesigned costumes and a new composer.
The...
Celebrities
Mike Tyson Returns to Ring to Fight Jake Paul
YouTuber turned fighter Jake Paul will fight 57-year-old former world heavyweight champion Mike Tyson on July 20 at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, home of the NFL's Dallas Cowboys.
Jake Paul and Mike Tyson to Fight in Texas this Summer
The...
Greek News
Emmanouil Karalis Wins Bronze for Greece in the World Championships
Greek athlete Emmanouil Karalis won the bronze medal in the pole vault competition at the World Athletics Indoor Championships in Glasgow, Scotland.
With a jump of 5.85 meters, he came third behind Sweden’s Armand ‘Mondo’ Duplantis who successfully defended his...
Greek News
Miltiadis Tentoglou Wins Gold for Greece at World Championships
Miltiadis Tentoglou retained his long jump crown on Saturday with 8.22 meters at the World Athletics Indoor Championships in Glasgow, Scotland.
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The 26-year-old Greek athlete won the gold medal after a nail-biting battle with Italy's Mattia Furlani. He achieved his...
Greek News
Greek Olympians Sworn in as Military Officers in Grand Ceremony
A host of Greek Olympians, including multi-medal winning athletes Eleftherios Petrounias and Miltos Tentoglou, have been sworn in as military officers at a ceremony involving the Minister of National Defense Nikos Dendias.
Which Greek Olympians were honored and sworn in...
Ancient Greece
Ancient Greek Martial Art ‘Pankration’ and Its Influence on MMA
Pankration was one of ancient Greece’s most revered sports in the same way that millions of people love MMA today. It was an embodiment of the ancient Greek ideal of excellence, which was known in Greek as "arete."
This sport...
Ancient Greece
Ancient Greek Women Held Their Own Olympic Games
The ancient Heraean Games was a sporting event exclusively for women, in honor of the Greek goddess Hera done every four years.