Greece's national men's and women's artistic swimming team qualified for the free team final at the European Aquatics Championship in Paris. The squad finished fourth in the preliminary round to earn a spot in the medal contest.
The Greek team scored 220.6266 points for the performance of their routine, which was choreographed under the title Hypnosis. The team members who executed the routine were Thalia Dampali, Olga Imvrioti, Ismini Maria Karavasili, Stylianos Koukouselis-Fouskis, Sofia-Evangelia Malkogeorgou, Vasiliki Thanou, Danai Tsaprali, and Georgia Myrto Zagana.
All eight teams that took part in the preliminary round advanced to the final. Russia, competing as an independent team, recorded the highest score of the preliminary round with 272.7400 points.
Final schedule and solo competition
The free team final is scheduled to take place on Monday, August 3, at 17:00. Greece will also have another entry competing earlier on the same day.
Vasiliki Alexandri is set to compete in the free solo final on Monday, August 3, at 10:00. The Alexandri sisters previously won a second gold medal at the European Aquatics Championship.
In other regional coverage, a rare German World War II shipwreck was located in the Ionian Sea 83 years after its sinking.
A hotel in Mystras was reportedly equipped with cameras and chains where a 55-year-old man confessed to keeping his deceased father in a freezer for two and a half years to collect pension payments.
Further reports covered the murder of Diane Sydall in Britain, where an innocent person had been convicted before a reversal occurred 38 years later.
Environmental coverage highlighted specific tree species that can act as a shield for homes against wildfires.
Political reporting noted comments by Chourdakis regarding Konstantopoulou concerning parliamentary office space.
A viral video from the United States showed a mother asking a concert attendee to let her daughter pass forward, which was declined.
Police in Mykonos arrested a Greek driver accused of stealing a Hermes bag and a Rolex watch valued at 75,000 euros from a Ukrainian tourist and hiding them under rocks.
Additional sports updates
In football news, Olympiacos played to a 0-0 draw against NEC in Champions League playoff action, with Zota Silva stating the team gave everything and manager Mendilibar noting the tie remains open. Meanwhile, Hull City announced the signing of Tzolakis on a contract through 2031, and Trabzonspor completed the transfer of Mohamed Salah.
Panathinaikos announced its squad for the match against CSKA 1948 without Tetteh, who was hospitalized with infectious mononucleosis. Panathinaikos also announced the signing of Levi Garcia and listed Dessers on their European roster.
In tennis, Stefanos Tsitsipas won his opening match at the Montreal tournament. In domestic transfers, Aris officially announced the transfer of Rafa Mir.
Other results included Union Saint-Gilloise drawing 3-3 with Bodo Glimt, and Levski defeating Kairat 1-0 in Champions League play.
