Athens 2004 Olympic Games
Athens and Greece WERE ready !!!
The Athens 2004 Olympic Games took place amongst much scepticism and criticism whereby many believed that the Games would not be a success, that Athens was far too behind in it's schedule, and that the whole thing would be a shambles.
How wrong were all those critics ??? Can they now start heaping some praise onto the
Athens Games and Greece for a change ??The Olympic Games of Athens were a huge success, and showed to the world, that the Greeks, CAN achieve what they set out to do.
The Athens Games showed that, though the world we live in today is much different from how it was over 100 years ago when the first Modern Olympic Games were held here in Athens, people from all corners of the globe, can come together as one, and unite under the flag of sport and peace.
The Athens 2004 Games were a showpiece to the world, of the modern city of Athens, and the continuous growth of Greece as a whole. Greece can no longer be seen as country living in it's past, when it's present and future holds so much.
With some of the most modern sporting facilities and stadiums in the world, Athens delivered on it's promise to host one of the most exciting, memorable and safe Games in recent years.
The Greeks have shown that their hospitality and warmth still burns strong, and that everybody is treated as equal. During the Athens Games, areas such as Plaka and Monastiraki have been filled with people from all nationalities and all walks of life.
The world came to Greece, and Greece welcomed the world to it's doorstep.
The Olympic Games came home, and did so in style.
** See Images from the 2004 Athens Olympics on our New Olympic Gallery Page **
** Open Letter of Apology to Athens From Sports Illustrated / CNN **
