Greece at the 2020 Summer Olympics
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Greece competed at the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo. Originally scheduled to take place from 24 July to 9 August 2020, the Games were postponed to 23 July to 8 August 2021, because of the COVID-19 pandemic.[1] Greek athletes have competed in every Summer Olympic Games of the modern era, alongside Australia, France, Great Britain, and Switzerland. As the progenitor nation of the Olympic Games and in keeping with tradition, Greece entered first at the New National Stadium during the parade of nations at the opening ceremony. Like the other closing ceremonies before, the Greek flag was also raised during the closing ceremony alongside the Japanese and French flags.
Greece at the 2020 Summer Olympics | |
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IOC code | GRE |
NOC | Hellenic Olympic Committee |
Website | www |
in Tokyo, Japan July 23, 2021 (2021-07-23) – August 8, 2021 (2021-08-08) | |
Competitors | 83 (46 men and 37 women) in 17 sports |
Flag bearers (opening) | Anna Korakaki Eleftherios Petrounias |
Flag bearer (closing) | Ioannis Fountoulis |
Medals Ranked 36th |
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Summer Olympics appearances (overview) | |
Other related appearances | |
1906 Intercalated Games |