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Ancient Greek boxing (Greek: πυγμαχία pygmachia, "fist fighting") dates back to at least the 8th century BC (Homer's Iliad), and was practiced in a variety of social contexts in different Greek city-states.
According to Greek law every Sunday of the year is a public holiday. In addition, there are nine mandatory, official public holidays: New Year's Day, 6 January, 25 March, Orthodox Easter Monday, 1 May, 15 August, 28 October, 25 December and 26 December. [1]
28 Δεκ 2022 · Η ελληνική εκδοχή της Boxing Day έχει άπειρες συγκινήσεις.
In Greek mythology, it was said that the heroes Heracles and Theseus invented pankration as a result of using both wrestling and boxing in their confrontations with opponents.
17 Μαρ 2024 · Boxing, or Πυγμαχία in Greek, meaning “fighting with the fists,” in ancient Greece originated as a very tough sport, much harder than professional boxing as we know it today. There are archeological discoveries showing that the ancient Greeks held boxing matches as early as in the Minoan and Mycenaean periods.
From boxing contests with no weight classifications or point scoring to chariot racing where danger lurked on every corner, it is easy to see why the Ancient Games enthralled the Greeks for so long. Here, we give you the essential lowdown, highlight our favourite facts.
Boxing Day, celebrated on December 26th, while not an officially recognized holiday in Greece, is still acknowledged and observed particularly by the expatriate and foreign communities resident in the country.
