Athletics
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Olympic Flame ignited in Athens marks countdown to Gangwon 2024 Winter Youth Olympics
In a symbolic ceremony at Athens’ Panathenaic Stadium, otherwise known as the Kalimarmaro, where the first modern Olympics took place in 1896, the Olympic Flame was ignited, signifying the commencement …
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Alex Bervanakis: The future of Australian karate is Blue and White
At sixteen, Alex Bervanakis is anything but average. He threw out the idea of spending his days playing video games and binging TV series in favour of something a little …
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The Greek warrior rising up the ranks in America to one day become world champ
A new name on the US boxing scene is a Greek, Andreas Katzourakis. Coming off a win in his TV debut on August 25, where he beat American Raphael Igbokwe …
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The 9th Greek Maritime Golf Event in Costa Navarino is a hit
The 9th Greek Maritime Golf tournament ran September 7 to10, in Costa Navarino, Messinia. The grand social golfing event this year raised money for Floga, the Parents Association of Children …
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European champion George Karagkounis joins Navarino Challenge 2023
Navarino Challenge has its 11th anniversary October 13-15 at Costa Navarino and Pylos, under the auspices of the Ministry of Tourism and the Greek National Tourism Organization. The event is …
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Greek cyclist Vasiliki Voutzali praises adventure of London-Athens race for the Parthenon Sculptures
Greek ultra-endurance cyclist Vasiliki Voutzali talked glowingly about her the London-Athens ultra-endurance race aimed at boosting the Return of the Parthenon Sculptures campaign, and she urged people to get involved …
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Vic sports minister to face grilling over games axing
Former Victorian sports minister Martin Pakula is set to give evidence at a federal inquiry examining the state’s cancellation of the 2026 Commonwealth Games. While Premier Dan Andrews is not …
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Antigoni Drisbioti claims bronze in 35km race walking at 2023 World Athletics Championships
Greek race walker Antigoni Drisbioti secured an impressive third-place finish in the 35km championship race, earning the coveted Bronze medal at the 2023 World Athletics Championships held in Budapest on …
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Miltiadis Tentoglou claims long jump gold at World Championships
Greece’s Olympic champion, Miltiadis Tentoglou, clinched the gold medal in the long jump event at the World Championships on Thursday. His ultimate leap of 8.52 meters in the final moments …
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Swimming Australia to hold crucial meeting with members
Swimming Australia will hold the biggest meeting in its history on Sunday when members vote on a new constitution. The local body was forced to call a snap special general …