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Valery Shantsev carries the Olympic Flame...
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Higher and higher
Last night, Rehhagel's boys, our boys, made history. The simple fact that they managed to lead Greece into the finals of one of the two biggest international soccer championships is something that defied all expectations.
They united Greeks from all over the world in joyful celebration; they brought us out onto the streets where, for a change, it was joy rather than protest that connected us. They warmed our hearts, inspiring thousands of Greeks to rush to their side, while the rest of us remained beside them in spirit. |
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Greece’s national team
Suddenly Greece has been swept away on a wave of self-confidence and high spirits, thanks to the national soccer team and its brilliant German coach, Otto Rehhagel, who shot the country out of the wings and into the international limelight.
In 1987, the national basketball team, coached by Cosmas Politis and with a brilliant player, Nikos Galis, sent the entire nation into a state of delirium when it won the European Cup.
The national team, as well as individual triumphs in track and field events, have provided Greece with an opportunity to shine. Instead of restricting themselves to self-evident congratulations, the political leaders should realize that these amazing achievements are due to the highest level of professionalism, hard work and faith in an outcome. |
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