Olympics history: Greek roots, modern era, future plans, more

The Olympics have a rich history. Check out more information on their prolific past, promising present, future forecast, and ...

Did ancient Greeks let women compete in the Olympics?

The ancient Olympic games were crowded with male athletes, but were there opportunities for females to compete in sports?
Greek Reporter

Winter Olympics 2026 Open in Italy as Greece Leads Parade in Historic Dual Flame Ceremony

The Winter Olympics began with a rare dual-city opening in Italy, with Greece leading tradition at the 25th Winter Games.
Greek Reporter

Can AJ Ginnis Bring Greece Its First Winter Olympic Medal?

Greece's Olympic Team looks to skier Alexandros Ioannis Ginnis for its first medal in the Winter Games starting in the ...
Yahoo

Praying for the sun: What to know about the flame-lighting ceremony for the Winter Olympics

ANCIENT OLYMPIA, Greece (AP) — At a temple in Ancient Olympia, a flame is drawn from the sun to begin its journey to the Winter Games. The choreographed ceremony inspired by ancient Greece is designed ...
WPLG

Under a cloud, the Olympic flame begins its journey to the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics

APTOPIX Greece Olympics Milan Cortina Flame Lighting High Priestess Mary Mina, left, lights a torch from the Olympic flame during the flame lighting ceremony for the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics ...

18 fun facts about the Olympics through the years

From the Games’ Greek origins to their first foray into Asia, the Olympics are known for bringing nations from all around the ...
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Greece prepares backup flame for Milan Cortina Olympics torch lighting ceremony

Even the gods need a backup plan. Organizers in Ancient Olympia held an emergency rehearsal Monday to light the flame for the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Games, seizing on a brief break in Greece’s ...