{"id":21202,"date":"2026-09-09T03:50:21","date_gmt":"2026-09-09T03:50:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/in-greece.com\/index.php\/2026\/09\/09\/olympia-gold-coast-sister-cities-sealed-ahead-of-2032\/"},"modified":"2026-09-09T03:50:21","modified_gmt":"2026-09-09T03:50:21","slug":"olympia-gold-coast-sister-cities-sealed-ahead-of-2032","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/in-greece.com\/index.php\/2026\/09\/09\/olympia-gold-coast-sister-cities-sealed-ahead-of-2032\/","title":{"rendered":"Olympia Gold Coast sister cities sealed ahead of 2032"},"content":{"rendered":"


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The Municipality of Ancient Olympia and the City of the Gold Coast formally sealed their sister-city relationship before the Temple of Hera.<\/h2>\n

Ceremony at the Sacred Site<\/h3>\n

Olympia and Gold Coast sister-city officials gathered on ground sacred to Greece and the Olympic tradition. Former Prime Minister Antonis Samaras attended. His support helped turn the vision into reality. Australian Ambassador Alison Duncan also took part. Mayor of Ancient Olympia Aris Panagiotopoulos stood alongside Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate. Honorary Consul-General of Greece in Queensland George Mastrocostas joined them with other distinguished guests.<\/p>\n

The ceremony carried special meaning. Queensland prepares for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Gold Coast will serve as a co-host city. Therefore, the new bond strengthens ties ahead of that global event.<\/p>\n

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The Honorary Consul-General of Greece in Queensland, George Mastrocostas, attended with his wife, Ying Mastrocostas, alongside Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate and his wife, Ruth Tate.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n