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‘Olympic Day Run’ Greece 2021 Event Puts Thessaloniki in the Spotlight

The “Olympic Day Run” Greece 2021 event put Thessaloniki in the spotlight as a city ideal for hosting major sports events.

Navarino Challenge to Honor Gold Olympic Medalist Miltos Tentoglou

The 9th Navarino Challenge sports tourism event in October will honor Tokyo Olympic Medalist in long jump Miltos Tentoglou.

‘Olympic Day Run GREECE’ Returns for 4th year in Thessaloniki

Olympians, Paralympians and active citizens from all over the world will participate once again in the ‘Olympic Day Run GREECE’ event that will take place in Thessaloniki on September 26.

Navarino Challenge Making its 2021 Comeback in October

The Navarino Challenge, a Greek sports tourism event, in October will return to Messinia in the Peloponnese for its ninth edition.

Greece’s Authentic Marathon Swim Event Highlights Evia’s Sports Tourism Side

Athletes from all over the world, earlier in July gathered on the island of Evia to participate in the Authentic Marathon Swim, an international sports tourism event.

Sports Tourism: Schedule for Greece’s ‘Authentic Marathon Swim’ Event

The Authentic Marathon Swim, the most historic swimming event in Greece, returns this year during July 2-4 at Pefki of the Municipality of Istiea-Edipsos, Evia.

World-class Speakers from the Sports Industry Announced for ‘Front Runners 3.0’ Webinar

Leading sports industry professionals from Greece and abroad will “meet” at the upcoming “Front Runners in Sports Management 3.0” web conference scheduled for January 21-23.

Run Messinia: Run for Freedom – 10 Runners, 10 Long Distances, 10 Days

In March 2021, 10 runners will “Run for Freedom” and cover 10 long distances in 10 days, crossing historical places and monuments of Messinia that are connected to the Greek revolution.

Navarino Challenge 2020 Sports Tourism Event Postponed Until October 2021

The award-winning Greek sports tourism event Navarino Challenge has been postponed until October 15-17, 2021.

Santorini Experience Postponed Until October 2021

The Greek sports tourism event Santorini Experience has been postponed until October 1-3, 2021.

Navarino Challenge: How Does a Sports Tourism Event React to a Pandemic?

Active Media Group shares the ways they managed communication for the Navarino Challenge 2020 sports tourism event during the Covid-19 crisis.

Sports Tourism in Greece’s Strategy to Attract More Visitors

The Greek Tourism Ministry will support the Ironman 70.3 Greece 2020 mega sporting event as part of its strategy to diversify the country's tourism product and attract more visitors.

Antetokounmpo Most Valuable Player (Person) for Greece 

Greek basketball star Giannis Antetokounmpo has been honored with the NBA Most Valuable Player (MVP) award for the 2018-19 season.

Greek Athletic Body SEGAS Joins Forces with Defense Ministry

The Hellenic Athletics Federation (SEGAS) and the Defense Ministry have agreed to cooperate in the area of sports after signing a memorandum of cooperation.

Larissa Skies Welcome F57 Glider Plane Races

The skies of Larissa in Central Greece welcomed dozens of glider planes during the 1st Larissa F5J Meeting, held at the Terpsithea Air Field.

Rhodes’ Peace & Sport Forum Promotes Tolerance and Respect

More than 350 delegates from the fields of politics, sports and the private sector participated in the Peace and Sport Regional Forum held on Rhodes.

Lesvos Trail: A Mountain Runner’s Dream Set for Action

Registrations are open for the Lesvos Trail mountain run, which will take place on October 6-7, on the Greek island of Lesvos.

Rhodes to Host Peace & Sport Regional Forum in October

The Greek island of Rhodes will host the Peace and Sport Regional Forum on October 18, at the five-star Rodos Palace Hotel and the Ancient Stadium.

Greece’s Paggaio Readies ‘2019 European City of Sport’ Bid

The municipality of Paggaio near Kavala in Eastern Macedonia and Thrace, has set its sights on becoming a European City of Sport for 2019.

‘Navarino Challenge’ Welcomes Another Ambassador, Collects More Awards

The "Navarino Challenge" sports tourism event has welcomed an addition to its ambassador list and the collection of more awards.