Popular Sports in Greece
The Olympic Games
The Ancient Olympic games were held in a town called Olympia. Only Greek men were allowed to take part in the games. Initially there were only a few events.
The Ancient Olympic games were held in a town called Olympia. Only Greek men were allowed to take part in the games. Initially there were only a few events.
Modern Olympic games are held only every four years. They move to a different country each year. There are also other Olympic games such as the Paralympic games, the Winter Olympics and the Special Olympics.
Soccer
Basketball
Volleyball
Weightlifting
Wrestling
As Greece has a very long coast line aquatic sports such as swimming, sailing, rowing and water polo are very popular.