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11mo ago

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.

Greece's Giannis Antetokounmpo dribbles the ball during the 2024 FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament semi-final basketball match between Greece and Croatia at the Peace and Friendship Stadium in Athens, on July 7, 2024. (Photo by Aris MESSINIS / AFP) (Photo by ARIS MESSINIS/AFP via Getty Images)
Giannis Antetokoumpo helped Greece secure a berth in the Paris Olympics by defeating Croatia in the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament earlier this month.
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Overview

  • 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.