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Cypriot fighter Charalampos Grigoriou closer to making the UFC
Cypriot MMA fighter Charalampos “The Ferocious” Grigoriou has signed on to fight for Dana White’s Contender Series, and is now one step closer to reaching the UFC. The promotion allows …
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Players, coaches and support wanted for Greek hockey team
Melbourne Hellas HC are looking for people to help form Australia’s first ever Greek based hockey club. Hellas would be located in Melbourne’s north, likely around Bundoora or Preston. Luke, …
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Kambosos takes on British boxer Hughes in ring return
Australia’s former world champion George Kambosos Jr will make his return to the ring in July in the US against Briton Maxi Hughes. Kambosos crushingly lost his lightweight belts to …
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Greek Australian athletes selected for nationals at Oceania Cup
Two young Greek Australian athletes have been selected to compete in the 2023 Oceania Cup. Nicholas Kollias (men’s high jump) and Leyla Liakatos (women’s 3000m sprint) will both don the …
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Antigoni Drisbioti takes gold medal for Greece at European Race Walk Championships
Antigoni Drisbioti showcased her talent and determination by claiming the gold medal for Greece at the European Race Walking Team Championships in the Czech Republic on Sunday. Drisbioti’s outstanding performance …
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A water polo dynasty, with a Greek connection
For Andrew Yanitsas, teaching may be his long-time job, but water polo is his passion. The current director of sport at St Catherine’s School Sydney, has coached his UNSW Wests …
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Australian Olympic committee backs voice ‘yes’ vote
The Australian Olympic Committee executive has thrown its support behind the ‘yes’ vote ahead of the Indigenous voice referendum. AOC President Ian Chesterman announced the decision on Saturday, saying the …
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Ultramarathon runner Dean Karnazes is the new Ambassador of Greek Tourism
Constantine ‘Dean’ Karnazes, the Greek-American ultramarathon champion, has been appointed by the Greek Ministry of Tourism as the Ambassador of Greek Tourism. His role will involve promoting sports tourism, physical …
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Australian Kyriacou finishes with flourish at Chevron
Australia’s Steph Kyriacou sunk a wedge shot for eagle on her last hole to climb to just one behind the first-round leader at the LPGA’s first major of the season. …
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Greece’s javelin champion Elina Tzengko wins Gold at European Throws Cup
Elina Tzengko took the first place in the European Cup in javelin throwing, held in Leiria, Portugal. The European champion sent the javelin to 63.65m to win the gold medal. …