The municipality of Sparti announces preliminary competitions for children wishing to participate in the 57th International Children’s Games scheduled for August 3-8, 2025, in Tallinn, Estonia. The qualifiers will be held on December 14, 2024, with specific eligibility criteria for…
Dimitris Biaggis, a member of parliament from the PASOK party in Corfu, has questioned the Minister of Culture and Sports regarding the neglect of the National Stadium in Corfu. He highlights that the stadium has been closed since March 31,…
Dimitris Chronis, a 74-year-old marathon runner from Ioannina, Greece, has made history by becoming the first Greek athlete to finish all seven of the world’s major marathons. He achieved this remarkable feat at the Sydney Marathon, now recognized as the…
The Centaur Volos athletic club made a remarkable appearance at the Authentic Marathon of Athens, held on November 9-10, with hundreds of runners competing across various distances. Notably, George Paris, a visually impaired runner, successfully completed his fifth marathon with…
Lord Coe, president of World Athletics and two-time Olympic champion, urges the International Olympic Committee to establish definitive rules regarding transgender athletes to safeguard women’s sports. Following Algeria’s Imane Khelif’s controversial gold win in women’s boxing at the recent Paris…
The 41st Authentic Marathon in Greece saw a remarkable increase in athlete participation, according to Sofia Sakorafa, president of SEGAS. Speaking before the race’s start in Marathon on Sunday, she noted the event’s significance, attracting both local and international runners…
In a thrilling finish at the 41st Authentic Marathon, Haralambos Pitsolis claimed victory with a remarkable time of 2:18.56, nearly five minutes faster than his performance in 2022. Pitsolis expressed his excitement over the favorable weather and the competitive atmosphere…
Stamatia Nula, representing Iraklis Thessaloniki, clinched first place among women in the 41st Authentic Athens Marathon, finishing with a personal best time of 2:40:19. After securing second place last year, Nula surged ahead around the 28-kilometer mark, overtaking Gloria Privilegio…
As the Authentic Marathon approached its thrilling conclusion, athlete Panagiotis Karaiskos dominated the final stretch, energizing the crowd as he passed the ERT radio headquarters to the lively beat of a marching band. The athletes enjoyed a moment of motivation…
Kostas Kenteris, vice president of SEGAS and Sydney Olympics champion, recently spoke with ERT about Greece’s premier annual sporting event. He emphasized the organization’s efforts to elevate this celebration to a global level, noting that participation in the marathon should…
Haralambos Pitsolis has emerged as the winner of the 41st Authentic Marathon, marking a significant achievement in the event’s history. The marathon concluded at the historic Kallimarmaro Stadium, where athletes from various backgrounds showcased their endurance and skill. More details…
Greek athletes Georgios Minos and Panayiotis Karaiskos are set to compete at the Kallimarmaro Stadium, where all finishes are expected by 17:42. Competitors are organized into blocks based on their performance over the last three years (2022-2024). Traffic restrictions are…
