Greece Wins First Gold in the Paris Paralympics
WEB2 days ago · Taking the green at the Stade de France, Konstantinidis climbed to the top with a new European record, bringing home Greece’s first gold in the 2024 Paralympic Games and adding to the current tally (1 gold, 3 silver, 5 bronze). The seasoned athlete arrived in Paris with a personal best of 11.60 metres and a seasonal best of 10.56 metres.
Greece Wins 3 More Medals in Paris Paralympics
WEB4 days ago · Credit: Hellenic Paralympic Committee. Saturday was a day full of achievements for Greece in the Paris Paralympics, adding three more medals and raising Greece to 40th place in the world rankings. Now, Greece counts two silver medals and two bronze, as on Friday, Christina Gentzou won the bronze medal in Tae Kwon Do in the K44 category at 65 kg.
2024 Paris Olympics opening ceremony, as it happened | AP News
WEBParis kicked off its first Summer Olympics in a century on with a rain-soaked, rule-breaking opening ceremony studded with stars and fantasy along the Seine River.
France, Greece sign defense deal; Athens to buy 3 warships
WEBSep 28, 2021 · PARIS (AP) — France and Greece on Tuesday announced a defense deal worth around 3 billion euros ($3.5 billion), including Athens’ decision to buy three French warships as part of a strategy to boost its defense capacities in the Eastern Mediterranean amid recurring tensions with longtime foe Turkey.
Greece’s Giannis, Drisbioti to lead Parade of Nations in Paris – …
WEBJul 16, 2024 · Greece will be the first nation out during the Opening Ceremony of the Paris Olympics, with NBA star Giannis Antetokounmpo and race walker Antigoni Drisbioti as flagbearers. The Hellenic Olympic...
Paris 2024: Olympics flame is lit at the Greek ... - Associated Press News
WEBApr 16, 2024 · The flame that is to burn at the Paris Olympics has been kindled at the site of the ancient games in southern Greece. Cloudy skies frustrated efforts to produce the flame in the customary fashion, when an actress dressed as an ancient Greek priestess uses the sun to ignite a silver torch.
News from Greece and the World | eKathimerini.com
WEBRead the latest news on politics, economy, environment, culture, sports and more from Greece and abroad. Find out about the fire-restoration plan in Penteli, the bank merger in Attica, the ferry accident in Santorini and other stories.
Greece’s Giannis, Drisbioti to lead Parade of Nations in Paris – …
WEBJul 16, 2024 · Drisbioti, 40, is considered the best race walker in Greek history. She won gold at two events during the 2022 World Championships in Munich: the 20 km walk and 35 km walk. She most recently ...
Paris 2024 Paralympics - Latest News, Schedules & Results
WEBFind out everything you need to know about the 2024 Paris Olympics, from the latest news and updates to the schedules and results of your favorite sports and athletes. Watch the best moments, highlights and interviews from the …
Paris organizers take delivery of Olympic flame at Greek ... - NBC News
WEBApr 27, 2024 · The Paris Olympics flame was formally handed to French organizers on Friday in the all-marble stadium where the first modern Games were held in Athens in 1896.