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Kostas Antetokounmpo’s Olympic Aspirations Await Medical Clearance

Kostas Antetokounmpo’s participation in the upcoming Olympics is contingent on a critical medical evaluation scheduled for Monday, involving doctors from both the Greek national team and Panathinaikos. As Greece prepares for their final practices ahead of the Games, the roster faces adjustments, leaving coach Vasilis Spanoulis and the team in a race against time to finalize their lineup.

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Giannis Antetokounmpo leads Greece to first Olympics berth in 16 years with win over Croatia

Greece ended their 16-year Olympic drought with an 80-69 victory over Croatia in the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament Final in Piraeus. This win also marks Giannis Antetokounmpo’s first Olympic appearance. Key performances from Nick Calathes and Georgios Papagiannis helped secure Greece’s spot in Group A for Paris 2024 alongside Australia and Canada.

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Giannis Antetokounmpo Eyes Olympic Glory with Greece, Not Team USA

Giannis Antetokounmpo, the Milwaukee Bucks’ superstar, has his sights set on leading Greece to Olympic glory. “Playing in the Games is a dream,” he declared. The upcoming FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Piraeus offers a golden opportunity, with only the winner securing their Paris berth. Antetokounmpo, recently recovered from a calf injury, will join a stacked Greek roster featuring familiar faces like Kostas Papanikolaou and Nick Calathes.