Greek American actress and TV presenter Maria Menounos has been appointed Ambassador of the Hellenic Olympic Committee (HOC) for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games, the HOC announced on Monday, May 5.
The appointment was made official during a meeting in Athens between Menounos and HOC President Isidoros Kouvelos, who praised her longstanding dedication to Greece and her ability to engage the Greek diaspora in the US.
“Maria is not only a brilliant and charismatic individual, but also a person of great character,” said Kouvelos.
“She will help unite and inspire the Greek community and support our Olympic team on the road to Los Angeles.”
Menounos will also serve as Master of Ceremonies at the Olympic Flame Lighting and Handover Ceremonies in Ancient Olympia and the Panathenaic Stadium, and assist in fundraising efforts for Team Hellas.
“This is a deeply symbolic role,” Kouvelos added.
“We want the Greek community to rally behind our Olympic delegation, and Maria is the ideal person to lead this effort.”
Menounos expressed gratitude for the honour, stating, “I want to help our athletes as much as I can and bring together all Greeks in America to support our team… When the Flame is lit in Ancient Olympia, I know I’ll be overwhelmed with emotion.”
Source: Ekathimerini.
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