Greek Athletes
Noah Allen and Konstantinos Karetsas: Uniting the Greek Diaspora Through Football
Written By: Vasili Sakpazis
The Greek Diaspora – a global network of millions of individuals with Hellenic heritage – has long played a crucial role in preserving and promoting Greek culture beyond the borders of the homeland. From Australia to the United States, Canada to Germany, Greeks abroad maintain deep emotional ties to their ancestral roots. However, one area where this connection remains underutilized is in sports, particularly football. That might be changing for the better, thanks to the recent emergence of two young Greek footballers: Noah Allen and Konstantinos Karetsas.
Greek-Americans Rally Support for their Homeland in 2024 Paris Olympics
Written By: Nikolas
The relationship between Greece and its American Diaspora has always been one of profound affection and outpouring support. Meanwhile, Greek patriotism in the states seems to reach new heights with every iteration of the Olympic Games, which famously originated in Olympia, Greece in 776 B.C. Greek-Americans are well-known for their unabashed pride in their heritage, and the response to the 2024 Paris Olympics are a prime example. With these most recent Olympic Games heading into their final week, let’s take a closer look into the commitment shown from Greek-Americans to support their homeland in a myriad of ways.