On Thursday, November 14th, the Hellenic Community of Monaco, under the visionary leadership of our President, Mrs. Ekaterini Lanara, and with the invaluable support of our Board of Directors, hosted the Gala Dinner Honoring the Greek and Cypriot Olympic Medalists at the prestigious Yacht Club of Monaco.
This exceptional evening brought together 9 Greek and 1 Cypriot Olympic medalists from the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, celebrating their incredible achievements on the global stage. The event was graced by the presence of His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco, Mr. Spyros Capralos, President of the Hellenic Olympic Committee (HOC), President of the European Olympic Committees (EOC), and Member of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), Mr. Dimitrios Zevelakis, Ambassador of the Hellenic Republic to the French Republic, Mr. Petros Machas, Honorary Consul of the Hellenic Republic to the Principality of Monaco, and many other distinguished guests from the political, economic, and cultural spheres.

Honored Olympians:
🏅 Apostolos Christou – Silver in Swimming, Men’s 200m Backstroke
🏅 Pavlos Kontides – Silver in Sailing, Men’s Laser Class
🏅 Eleftherios Petrounias – Bronze in Men’s Artistic Gymnastics
🏅 Emmanouil Karalis – Bronze in Athletics, Men’s Pole Vault
🏅 Theodoros Tselidis – Bronze in Judo, Men’s -90 kg
🏅 Dauren Kurugliev – Bronze in Wrestling, Men’s Freestyle -86 kg
🏅 Antonios Papakonstantinou & Petros Gkaidatzis – Bronze in Rowing, Men’s Lightweight Double Sculls
🏅 Zoi Fitsiou & Milena Kontou – Bronze in Rowing, Women’s Lightweight Double Sculls

This event would not have been possible without the generous contributions of our sponsors and partners. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all who supported this cause and helped us bring this unique evening to life. Special thanks to the Hellenic Cosmos Cultural Centre for their touching video tribute to the Olympic Games and their values, which added a heartfelt dimension to the evening’s celebrations.
The Gala Dinner, featuring incredible performances by Alessandro Ristori and the Portofinos, Mr. Nicos Ropaitis on the piano, and a lively DJ set by Avgoustinos, was a true testament to the power of community and the spirit of excellence.

Thank you to everyone who joined us in celebrating these exceptional athletes who continue to inspire us all. 🌟