Tag: Olympic Games

(Photos) Rio Olympics Open With Greece in Position of Honor

Greek sailing champion Sophia Bekatorou was the first athlete to officially open the Rio Olympics last night, carrying the flag

August 6, 2016

Sailing Champion Sophia Bekatorou Opens 2016 Olympics With Dignity; The Story Behind Her Journey Will Surprise You

With tremendous dignity, Greek sailing champion Sophia Bekatorou entered the Maracanã Olympic Stadium last night to officially open the 2016

August 6, 2016

(Video) Olympian at the Intersection of Fashion and Gymnastics Ready to Represent Greece at Rio Games

Glen Mackay produced a a short fashion film paying homage to the Gymnast— in particular, a Greek gymnast named Vasiliki

July 5, 2016

(Video) An Idea for a Permanent Greek Home for the Olympics Supported by IMF’s Christine Lagarde

During a conversation on stage with Christine Lagarde, head of the International Monetary Fund, at the Aspen Ideas Festival, a

July 1, 2016

Milwaukee Bucks Clear Giannis Antetokounmpo to Play for Greek National Team this Summer

Milwaukee Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo finally received the go-ahead to play for his native Greek National Team this summer, which hopes

June 11, 2016

(Video) Olympic Torch Lit in Ancient Olympia

Watch the complete ceremony (scroll for video below) of the lighting of the 2016 Olympic Torch which will travel to

April 21, 2016

Oregon Distance Runner Alexi Pappas Shoots for (Greek) Gold

The road to athletic success in the United States isn’t easy— especially in the field of distance running, a field

March 2, 2016

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