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Hellenic Olympic Committee launches major upgrade and restoration works at the Panathenaic Stadium
The Hellenic Olympic Committee (HOC) has launched an extensive programme of restoration and upgrade works at the Panathenaic Stadium, the…
Actress Katerina Misichroni is the new High Priestess for the Olympic Flame Ceremonies
Acclaimed Greek actress and dancer Katerina Misichroni has been appointed as the new High Priestess for the Olympic Flame Ceremonies…
Τhe President of the Hellenic Republic Konstantinos Tasoulas declares the Opening of the 66th Session of the International Olympic Academy
His Excellency the President of the Hellenic Republic, Mr Konstantinos A. Tasoulas, officially declared the opening of the 66th International…
The Hellenic Olympic Committee carried out the restoration of the Schinias Olympic Rowing Centre
With great splendour and Olympic spirit, the inauguration ceremony for the completion of the restoration works carried out by the…
The Hellenic Olympic Committee at UC Santa Barbara ahead of the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games
The presence of the Hellenic Olympic Committee at University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB) marked another important step in the…
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