Greece Leads Opening Ceremony of Beijing Winter Olympic Games

As is customary, Greece will enter first, lead by flagbearers Apostolos Angelis and @maria_danou We're sure to see some amazing outfits, entrances, and enthusiasm from the athletes! #StrongerTogether | @HellenicOlympic

Greece paraded first in the opening ceremony of the Beijing Winter Olympic Games which started on Friday in the Chinese capital. The two athletes carrying the Greek national flag during the opening ceremony were Maria Danou, who will compete in cross country skiing, and Ioannis Antoniou, in the slalom. Greece will participate in the Beijing Winter Olympics with five athletes. Maria-Eleni Tsiovolou, who will compete in Alpine skiing, and cross-country skiers Nefeli Tita and Apostolos Angelis complete the Greek team.