At 14:50 the Olympic Flame arrived at the port of Corfu.
The ceremony, which will follow, includes among others:
• Revival of the Olympic Anthem and the National Anthems of France and Greece, by a mixed musical group of the four Philharmonics, namely: Old Philharmonic, Philharmonic Society “Mantzaros”, Philharmonic Society “Kapodistrias” and Philharmonic Society “Spyros Samaras” of Ano Korakiana.
• Hoisting of flags.
• Greetings from the Mayor of Central Corfu and the Diapontian Islands, Stefanos Poulimenos, representative of the French Embassy, and representative of the Hellenic Olympic Committee.
• Gift exchange.
• Cultural program.
The torchbearers who will carry the Flame are:
• Spyros Gianniotis, Open Sea Olympian.
• Maria Georgatou, Rhythmic Gymnastics Olympian
• Ioanna Bouziou, Olympic champion in softball
• Arsenis Tsiminos, World Junior Record Holder 2,000m. stippl
• Charalambos Theodosis, Champion in ice swimming
• Anastasia Mesimeri, disabled, has distinguished herself in swimming competitions.
The next day, at 8.00 am, the Olympic Flame will follow the route: Palace, Arseniou Street, where it will head to the new port for departure.
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