Giannis Antetokounmpo Named Greece's First Black Olympic Flagbearer

The NBA star will lead Greece's delegation at the Paris 2024 Olympics, marking a historic moment for the nation.

Giannis Antetokounmpo will carry the Greek flag at the Paris Olympics opening ceremony on July 26.
He becomes the first Black athlete to bear the flag for Greece in the Olympics.
Antetokounmpo led the Greek basketball team to its first Olympic qualification since 2008.
The 29-year-old has faced racism and discrimination in Greece despite his international success.
Antetokounmpo's journey from statelessness to NBA stardom and Olympic flagbearer highlights his resilience.