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Olympiacos Wins Shoot-Out in Istanbul to Advance to European Semis

Olympiacos won the penalty shoot-out against Turkish side Fenerbache to book a place in the semi-finals of a UEFA competition for the first time in their history. After a thrilling encounter, the Greek soccer giants progressed to the last four...

Countries Predicted to Win Most Medals at the Paris Olympics

With the 2024 Paris Olympics set to commence in just a few months time. sports analysts and experts are already offering their predictions for which country's athletes will win the most medals. Among those making predictions are statistics experts from...

Paris Olympics Threatened by Cyberattacks

Commentary by Neli Rašović, Vice-President of Women4Cyber Montenegro As the world eagerly anticipates the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics, it's crucial to recognize the multifaceted challenges posed by cybersecurity threats. While the Games symbolize unity, excellence, and global celebration, they also...

World Athletics Introduces $50,000 Prize for Gold Medal Winners at Paris Olympics

Athletics will become the first sporting category to introduce prize money at the Olympics in Paris this summer with World Athletics, the international athletics federation, saying it will pay Olympic gold medal winners $50,000 at the Games. The athletics governing...

George Kambosos Jr Challenges Vasily Lomachenko for Boxing Lightweight Title

Greek-Australian boxer George Kambosos Jr. will face off against Ukrainian rival Vasiliy Lomachenko for the IBF lightweight world title in Perth, Australia on Sunday, May 12th. Boxing fans are expecting an action-packed contest with both fighters having enjoyed moments at...

On This Day in 1896 the First Modern Olympic Games Began in Athens

On April 6, 1896, the first modern Olympic games began in Athens, Greece with the opening ceremony in the Panathenaic Stadium, the only stadium in the world built entirely of marble. Athens was chosen to honor the birthplace of the...

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...

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...

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 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...

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...