In 2016, sailing champion Sofia Bekatorou was the country’s first female flag bearer. Born in Greece but of Nigerian descent, the racism and fear the Antetokounmpo family experienced growing up ...

And to add to the honor, Antetokounmpo will carry the flag of his home country at the opening ceremony along the Seine River when the Games officially begin on July 26.

Other well-deserved flag bearers for Greece besides Giannis . While 'The Greek Freak' rightfully earned his privilege of being the Greeks' choice to carry their flag as they enter the Olympic ...

Sport24 in Greece reported Antetokounmpo was a unanimous selection for the honor.. It is a historic moment for Greece, as Antetokounmpo becomes the first Black athlete to bear its flag in the Games.

The flag of Greece will be raised at Chicago's Daley Plaza Monday, a day ahead of Greek Independence Day. The event from noon to 1 p.m. Monday will also include national anthems, ...