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UN adopts traditional – yet often ignored – Olympics truce ahead of 2026 games

The UN adopted a resolution urging international conflicts be paused during the Olympics – an ideal embraced in principle ...
USA Today

Why does Greece go first at the Olympics? What to know about parade of nations tradition

Anyone watching the opening ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympics saw Greece's athletes sail out onto the Seine River ahead of the rest of the countries competing. Why did Greece go first? Because it is ...
Greek Reporter

When War Paused, the Real Fights Began at the Ancient Olympics

Ancient Greek athletes fought in brutal contests of the ancient Olympics, where sacred honor and civic pride shaped modern ...
Artnet

What to Know About the Greek Discobolus, a Hallmark of the Ancient Olympics

The discus throw event has been included in every modern Olympics since its inaugural 1896 edition held in Athens (where Robert Garrett representing the United States won the gold medal), and can be ...
11Alive

Why does Greece go first in the Olympic Opening Ceremony?

PARIS, France — The Paris Olympics are putting on an Opening Ceremony on Friday unlike any we've seen before, highlighted by Olympic nation contingents riding on boats down the River Seine to be ...