"It was at Amsterdam 1928 that the tradition of the Greek delegation marching first was introduced – owing to the status of the founding country of the ancient ... Greek flag at the Olympics.

In fact, the tradition of the ancient Olympics was wars were put on hold while the Olympics were held. And I think the flags are a great symbol of that." Kaye spoke to TODAY.com about why certain ...

The Hellenic Olympic Committee named Antetokounmpo a flag bearer for the opening ceremonies ... Greece has led the parade of nations due to their ancient history with the competition.

Fans noticed the same mistake with the Olympic flag during the 2024 opening ceremonies ... de Coubertin developed a keen interest on ancient Greece and the Ancient Olympic Games that are believed ...

the allegorical figure of Liberty hoists the French flag while wearing such a cap, with its distinctive forward-facing tip. But while France’s Phryge is now canonized as an Olympic mascot (a ...

as Greece typically leads the parade of nations due to its ancient history with the Olympics. He will be the first Black athlete ever to bear the flag for Greece in the Olympics, per Owczarski.