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Greece Faces Serbia in Historic Nations League A Football Debut

Greece enters European soccer’s highest Nations League match tonight, facing Serbia in Belgrade on Thursday, September 24, 2026. Ivan Jovanović’s team begins its first League A campaign alongside Germany, the Netherlands and Serbia in Group A2. Rajko Mitić Stadium hosts...

Faidra Diamanti Wins Greece’s First Aerobic Gymnastics World Medal

Vasileia Faidra Diamanti earned women’s individual bronze in Pamplona, Spain, on Saturday, September 12, giving Greece its first medal at the Aerobic Gymnastics World Championships. The breakthrough came at Navarra Arena during the three-day competition. The Greek gymnast scored 20.050...

Olympic Flame Begins Historic Journey from Athens to Dakar

The Olympic Flame began its historic journey to Senegal on Thursday, September 10, after being lit at Athens’ iconic Panathenaic Stadium ahead of the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games. The ceremony marked a significant moment for the Olympic movement. Dakar...

Greece Wins 71 Medals in Historic Mediterranean Games Finish

Team Greece won 26 gold, 26 silver and 19 bronze medals in Taranto, securing Greece’s best position in Mediterranean Games history. Greece finished third among 26 countries at the 20th Mediterranean Games in Taranto, Italy, after collecting 71 medals across...

Greece Beats Spain 108-106 in Overtime to Keep World Cup Hopes Alive

Greece secured a dramatic 108-106 overtime victory over Spain at Telekom Center Athens on Monday, August 31, keeping its hopes of qualifying for the 2027 FIBA Basketball World Cup alive. Konstantinos Mitoglou and Tyler Dorsey scored international career highs of...

Lionel Messi Retires From Argentina National Team After 21 Years

On Monday, Lionel Messi retired from international football, closing a 21-year career with Argentina's national team that included a World Cup title and two Copa America crowns. The 39-year-old forward shared the decision on Instagram in a post built around...

Humanoid Robot Beats Usain Bolt’s 100-Meter World Record

Two humanoid robots have beaten Usain Bolt's 100-meter (328 feet) world record at the World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing, organizers said Saturday. Tiangong Ultra, built by the Beijing Humanoid Robot Innovation Center, won a preliminary heat in 9.39...

Maradona’s ‘Hand of God’ World Cup Ball Sells for $3.35 Million

The ball Diego Maradona used to score his famous “Hand of God” goal at the 1986 World Cup has sold at auction for $3.35 million. The Adidas Azteca was used throughout Argentina’s 2-1 quarterfinal victory over England in Mexico City....

Wrestling Bulls and Strict Diets Were Typical for Ancient Greek Olympians

Greek historian Arrian, who lived from about 86 to 160 AD, admired the honor of winning at the Olympic Games. However, he also warned of the challenges involved. Arrian once said: "Do you wish to win an Olympic victory? So do...

5 Greek Islands That Are a Windsurfer’s Paradise

Greece has over two hundred islands for locals and tourists to explore. However, when it comes to water sports, and especially windsurfing, some Greek islands easily top the rest. The sport of windsurfing has become increasingly popular in Greece and...

Greek Olympic Champions Tentoglou and Petrounias Score New Successes in Europe

Miltiadis Tentoglou won the men’s long jump at the Diamond League meeting in Lausanne on Friday, while Lefteris Petrounias claimed bronze on the still rings at the European Artistic Gymnastics Championships in Zagreb. Tentoglou secured victory with a best jump...

Emmanouil Karalis Sets Greek Record in Historic Duel With Duplantis

Greek pole vault star Emmanouil Karalis cleared 6.16 meters in Lausanne on Thursday, setting a new Greek outdoor record in a remarkable duel with world record holder Armand “Mondo” Duplantis. Karalis finished second at the Diamond League city event after...

Nick Kyrgios Provisionally Suspended From Tennis After Testing Positive for Cocaine

Greek-Australian tennis star Nick Kyrgios has been provisionally suspended from professional tennis after failing an in-competition drug test. The International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) confirmed that a sample provided by the 31-year-old on June 22 at the Mallorca Open tested...