Milo of Croton, the legendary ancient Greek wrestler, once won an Olympic gold medal without competing, as no opponent dared face him. With six Olympic titles and 30 victories, his dominance and incredible feats of strength, like carrying a bull on his shoulders, left rivals and spectators in awe—until a tragic encounter with wolves brought his storied career to a gruesome end.
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The International Olympic Committee will hold an election for their next President at the 143rd…
The Aussie Stingers lost 12-8 to Greece in a thrilling Women’s Water Polo World Cup qualifier. Despite a strong start with goals from Sienna Hearn and Abby Andrews, Greece’s second-half dominance sealed the victory. Australia will face the Netherlands in their final match to determine their ranking for the World Cup Super Final in April.
Greek long jumper Miltiadis Tentoglou has been named the Best Balkan Athlete of the Year for 2024, marking a historic achievement for Greece. The Olympic gold medalist, who is also the reigning World Indoor and European Champion, topped the annual poll with 61 votes. Tentoglou is the first Greek athlete in 15 years to win this prestigious title. Romanian swimmer David Popovici and Serbian NBA star Nikola Jokic rounded out the top three.
The Orthodox Church of Greece has criticized the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics for scenes it claims mocked Christian religious symbols and figures, provoking the faith of billions. The church urged respect for all religious symbols to avoid similar incidents in the future, while also congratulating Greek Olympians and extending well wishes to Paralympic athletes.
NBA superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo took a well-deserved break in Mykonos with his family, enjoying the sun and sea before the new NBA season. Joined by his brothers, he shared moments from his trip on Instagram, delighting fans with glimpses of his relaxing Greek getaway. Despite keeping a low profile, Giannis graciously interacted with admirers during his brief stay on the island.
NBA Superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo was spotted shopping at Target in the low price section getting some shopping done following his return from the Paris Olympics
Members of the Greek Olympic delegation who had not yet returned from Paris arrived in Athens on Monday afternoon. Among them were gold medalist in long jump Miltos Tentoglou, bronze medalist in pole vault Emmanouil Karalis and bronze medalist in freestyle wrestling Dauren Kurugliev.
With the conclusion of the 2024 Paris Olympics, Team Greece is departing with eight new medals to add to its total, bringing this to 129 since the start of the modern Olympic Games.
Greek pole vaulter Eleni-Klaoudia Polak has been provisionally suspended and disqualified from the Paris Olympics following a failed drug test. New Zealand athletes have qualified for the final, which will feature an unusual number of 19 competitors amid reports of doping violations affecting other athletes.
In a chaotic press conference in Paris, the International Boxing Association (IBA) declared that medical and blood test results confirm two boxers at the center of a gender controversy in the Paris Olympics “are male.” Despite their disqualification by the IBA, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has allowed the athletes to compete, leading to ongoing disputes and a defense from national officials.
Greece’s Katerina Stefanidi secured her place in the women’s pole vault final at the Paris Olympics by clearing 4.55 meters on her second attempt. The Rio Olympics gold medalist will compete alongside Ariadni Adamopoulou, who cleared 4.40 meters, while Eleni-Klaoudia Polak was eliminated after failing to clear 4.20 meters. Athletes qualifying for the final had to meet the entry standard of 4.70 meters, with the next best performers also advancing.
Novak Djokovic claimed the elusive Olympic gold medal, defeating rising star Carlos Alcaraz in a thrilling final. The Serbian tennis legend completed his grand slam of major titles with this victory.
The 2024 Paris Olympics basketball tournament is heating up as the playoff bracket is finalized.…
Greece is set for a crucial day of competition at the Paris Olympics. The spotlight will be on Antigoni Drisbioti in the race walk and Apostolos Christou in the swimming pool. Both athletes are aiming for podium finishes.
Additionally, the Greek water polo team faces a challenging match against the USA, while tennis star Stefanos Tsitsipas takes on Novak Djokovic.
The day will also see Greek participation in rowing and sailing events.
Greek Rowing is riding a wave of success at the 33rd Olympic Games, securing a historic three crews in the finals of the Paris Olympic Regatta. Christina Bourmpou and Evangelia Anastasiadou, Antonios Papakonstantinou and Petros Gkaidatzis, and Zoe Fitsiou and Milena Kontou will all be competing for Olympic glory on Friday.
The opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics has ignited global controversy, with conservative leaders criticizing the event while President Emmanuel Macron and its creators defend it. The ceremony, featuring celebrations of same-sex love and drag queens, included a scene some critics argue parodied the Last Supper. French theatre director Thomas Jolly and Macron have described the event as a celebration of “tolerance and love.” However, the ceremony has faced backlash from international figures and has led to severe cyberbullying against one of its performers.
Marta Kostyuk made history for Ukraine as she became their first player to reach the singles…
The opening ceremony of the Paris Olympic Games has ignited a fierce debate, with notable figures including former US President Donald Trump and Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew voicing strong disapproval. The event’s portrayal of controversial themes has been met with sharp criticism, especially from Christian communities. In response, Paris 2024 organizers and directors defended their intentions, emphasizing a message of inclusivity and community.
Apostolos Christou has made Greek swimming history with his performance in the 100m backstroke final…