World famous Greek-American actress and presenter Maria Menounos will be the ambassador of the Hellenic Olympic Committee (HOC) for the "Los Angeles 2028" Olympic Games, as agreed in a meeting that the famous Greek-American actress and presenter had with the president of the HOC, Isidoros Kouvelos, at the headquarters of the Hellenic Olympic Committee. In fact, Mr. Kouvelos gave her a symbolic gift.
Eva Metis Koutoumanou
The appointment was finalized during a meeting between Maria Menounos and HOC President, Isidoros Kouvelos, at the Committee’s headquarters in Athens.
The HOC President praised Ms Menounos’ enduring commitment to Greece and her influence in the United States, stating that her role will significantly support the visibility and presence of the Greek Olympic team.
“Maria is not only a brilliant and charismatic individual, but also a person of great character. As a member of the Greek diaspora, she consistently honors and supports her homeland, and her involvement brings us optimism. She will stand with us at the Hellenic Olympic Committee, and I’m delighted she has agreed to serve as Ambassador for Team Hellas on the road to Los Angeles,” said Mr Kouvelos.
Isidoros Kouvelos said that Maria Menounos will also serve as Master of Ceremonies at the Flame Lighting and Handover Ceremonies in Ancient Olympia and at the Panathenaic Stadium.
“This is a deeply symbolic role, and Maria, I sincerely thank you for embracing it. We want the Greek community to rally behind our Olympic delegation, and Maria is the ideal person to unite and inspire them. She will also assist in raising financial support to strengthen Team Hellas’s presence at the Games,” he added.
Maria Menounos expressed her gratitude for the honor, syaing she is proud to have the chance to contribute to this effort.
“I want to help our athletes as much as I can and bring together all Greeks in America to support our team. Wherever we are, we must stand united. When the Flame is lit in Ancient Olympia, I know I’ll be overwhelmed with emotion,” Maria Menounos said, visibly moved.
HOC President Isidoros Kouvelos gave Maria Menounos a symbolic gift.
