1896 Olympics
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Greek Olympic Anthem to Open Tokyo Games
As the 2021 Tokyo Olympics open on Friday, the music of Spyridion Samaras and the lyrics of Kostis Palamas will be heard around the globe once again through the Olympic Anthem, which dates back to 1896.
The hymn, also known...
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Why Does Greece Lead in the Olympics’ Opening Ceremonies?
Greece will lead in the opening ceremony in the upcoming 2021 Olympics in Tokyo, bringing back the question: Why Greece?