Greece Sports

Greece Sports are integral part of Greek culture. Sports are considered as the oldest form of entertainment of the country, which was widely played and enjoyed by most of the citizens of Greece. The history of Greece - Sports goes back to the ancient Greek civilization when Ancient Olympics of Delphi was introduced. Even today sports in Greece is popular not only among the natives, but the tourists also take great pleasure in watching as well as participating in these sports.

Ancient Sports of Greece
In ancient Greece, the Olympic Games that took place every four years were an important part of the religious life of the Greeks. The Olympics were held at the Olympia stadium and was inaugurated with a sacrifice to Zeus, and ancient Greek god. The six major sports that were played during that period were running, pancration, jumping, dispatch race, discus casting and javelin casting.

Greece Sports Today
Olympic Games are still considered as one of the major events in Greece and have become an international game. Some of the most popular sports of Greece include tennis, golf, soccer, ice-hockey and various kinds of water-sports.

There are several sports clubs located throughout the country in different regions and towns of the country where Greece - Sports are played in national and international levels.