Antetokounmpo will be joined by a second Greek flag-bearer, world champion race walker Antigoni Drisbioti

NBA star Giannis Antetokounmpo led the scoring 23 points, aided by Nick Calathes who had 14 points with 4 assists and Giannis Papagiannis with 19 points. The “Greek Freak” also grabbed 8 rebounds.

The Greek National Tourism Organization (EOT) realized its “out of home” campaign - from May 24 to June 13 - aimed at attracting the dynamic French audience and the millions of visitors set to arrive in Paris for the Olympic Games.

The teams will play in Piraeus, Greece and the winner will advance to Sunday's finals. The loser will be eliminated, dashing hopes for a spot at the Paris 2024 Olympics.

5,000 police officers will be placed around the area for the game, while intensive security check points, emergency traffic regulations and interruptions have been in place since 6 a.m.

The Olympic Flame's sea transfer from Piraeus to Marseille bears significant symbolic weight, reflecting the deep historical ties between the two cities, dating back to their ancient Mediterranean influence

The sponsorship targets increased participation in Special Olympics Hellas programs on Greek islands.

In a lightning move, Nicole Eleftheriadou puts Greece ahead on the scoreboard and demands that skeptics remain silent. Immediately after, Ioanna Stamatopoulou pulls down the shutters, maintaining the precious lead.