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Karalis given honorary appointment in navy

Olympic bronze medalist Emmanouil Karalis has been sworn in as an ensign in the Hellenic Navy, joining other Olympic medalists in receiving an honorary commission in the Armed Forces in recognition of their achievements at the Olympic Games.

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Along with him, the remaining Paris Olympic champions who had not yet taken the oath joined the Armed Forces.

Emmanuel Karalis was sworn in as the Ensign of the Hellenic Navy at the Armed Forces Officers' Club. The "bronze" Olympic pole vault champion, a few days after his 3rd place in the Diamond League in Paris, along with other Olympic champions, became members of the country's Armed Forces, as a reward for their success in the Olympic Games. The swearing-in was carried out by boxing champion and Air Force officer, Dionysis Psychogios. "It is an hono…

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Kathimerini English Edition broke the news in Athens, Greece on Tuesday, June 30, 2026.
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