Superstar player for the Milwaukee Bucks Giannis Antetokounmpo created history for Greece by raising the Greek flag during the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. He is the first athlete of Black descent to fly the Greek flag during the Olympics.

Along the Seine River, the opening ceremony got underway at 1:30 p.m. ET on Friday.

Antetokounmpo discussed what it means for him to be an Olympic athlete and carry the flag with the Olympic News Service before to the ceremony.Being Greece’s flag bearer brings pride to the family
Being among the world’s top athletes and a part of something this significant is an enormous honour for me as an athlete. Antetokounmpo stated, “It’s huge,” as reported by the Olympic News Service. “I know that my family is very proud of me and the things I’ve accomplished, and being the first black flagbearer (for Greece) is a huge honour.”

Becoming a Paris 2024 qualifier was an ideal.
“I’ve always wanted to be a part of the Olympic Games, be part of the Olympic Village and be around all the best athletes,” he stated. “It was a dream of mine, and playing with my team and being able to accomplish it was a huge moment for us as athletes, and for the country too.”

Selected to fly the flag’speaks volumes’
He said, “I really appreciate it.” “My demeanour both on and off the court speaks volumes about the amount of effort I’ve put into my profession. I was pleased that I was chosen to perform it and that I was even given a chance.”‘