20 years since Athens Olympics: Sydney event to honour Greek Australian contribution

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AHEPA NSW (Australian Hellenic Educational Progressive Association) and its “Kafeneion” committee are inviting all of Sydney’s Hellenism to a unique function to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Olympic and Paralympic Games of Athens 2004.

The function will take place on Sunday, 18 August 2024 at 4.00pm in the AHEPA Function Hall, 396 Princes Highway, Rockdale.

The programme will be coordinated in Greek and English by the Athens 2004 Olympic and Paralympic Games volunteer, Dimitrios Kametopoulos.

ATHENS OLYMPICS OPENING
Michalis Patsatzis at the Athens 2004 Olympic Games Opening Ceremony.

The event will feature talks by other Greek Australian volunteers wearing their Olympic outfit, as well as an exhibition of Olympic and Paralympic products, books, and other exhibits. At the end, excerpts of the magical opening ceremony on the 13 August 2004 will be projected on the big screen in the venue.

Refreshments will also be served for this free event. Everyone is welcome to attend.

Those who would like more information can contact the function coordinator Mr Kametopoulos on 0414 714 807, afternoon and evening hours or email on jkametopoulos@yahoo.com.au

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