At every Olympic Games, viewers worldwide notice a consistent tradition during the Parade of Nations: Greece always enters the stadium first. This unique privilege is not based on current athletic ...

When the modern Olympics were first organized in 1896, they were held in Athens, Greece as a way to link the traditions of the ancient Olympics to the modern Olympic Games.

The Importance of Greece in the Olympics. Greece is always the first country to go out in the Opening Ceremony of the Olympic Games because it ... at the 1896 Games held in the city of Athens.

The 1896 Athens Olympic Games, the first of the modern era, ... While the Games were dominated by the host nation Greece in terms of total medals, the United States had the most gold medals.

Also in recognition of the Olympic Games' origin in ancient Greece. When the Olympic Games were first revived in 1896, Athens was chosen as the host city. The Greek team, and their flag, also ...

The very first modern Olympic Games were held in Athens, Greece, in 1896. AP Photo The symbols associated with the games have become iconic over the past century — particularly the Olympic rings.

It will then be carried through Greece for more than 5,000 kilometers (3,100 miles) before being handed over to French organizers at the Athens venue used for the first modern Olympics in 1896.

Since the creation of the modern Olympic Games in 1896, ... In Greece, this year marks the 20th anniversary of the organisation of the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens.

On Tuesday last week, the flame for this summer’s Paris Olympics was lit at the birthplace of the ancient Olympic Games in southern Greece in a meticulously choreographed ceremony. It will then be ...

Here is why Greece always leads the world in the Opening Ceremony of the Olympic Games. ... The Importance of Greece in the Olympics. ... was given was at the 1896 Games held in the city of Athens.

It will then be carried through Greece for more than 5,000 kilometers (3,100 miles) before being handed over to French organizers at the Athens venue used for the first modern Olympics in 1896.