In ancient Greece the trio of wrestling, boxing & pankration were together known as the barea athla meaning the “heavy events”
Olympic Games
"Merci Tokyo" from Paris which will host the 2021 Olympic Games
The team of Thodoros Vlachos suffered its only defeat in its last game in Tokyo
In its 16th participation in the Olympic Games, and Greece finally wins a medal
He became the 2nd Greek after Demosthenes Tabakos (gold, silver) with 2 medals in the rings
Miltos Tentoglou climbed to the first step of the podium in the long jump final, with 8.41m in the last attempt
An initiative in the context of the Olympic Games between Ancient Olympia and the city of Naraha in Japan - They will return to earth & be planted in Japan & Greece
Olympic record and first gold for Greek rowing
Holding the games in a different country every four years invites chaos, corruption, and redundant infrastructure
The athlete of first confirmed case is in quarantine