The Hellenic Olympic Committee (HOC) and Qualco Foundation announce the continuation of their strategic and long-term partnership on the road to the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games, with the creation of the Hellenic Olympic House in Long Beach, the official base of the Hellenic Olympic Committee during the 2028 Games. The Hellenic Olympic House will serve as the central hub of Greece’s presence at the Games, bringing together athletes, members of the Greek delegation, representatives of the Olympic family, institutional stakeholders, sponsors, and the Greek diaspora.

The establishment of the Hellenic Olympic House marks the first major milestone in the shared journey of the two organisations towards Los Angeles 2028. Building on the successful collaboration during the preparation and participation of the Greek delegation at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, the partnership now enters a longer-term chapter, with a shared vision to strengthen Greece’s international presence through sport, culture, and the enduring Olympic values.

The Hellenic Olympic House aspires to become a vibrant bridge between the birthplace of Olympism and the contemporary global Olympic community, highlighting Greece’s timeless contribution to the Olympic Movement and promoting the values of excellence, friendship, and respect.

The choice of the location represents a strategic decision, as Long Beach will host the second-largest number of Olympic sports venues during the Los Angeles 2028 Games, while also being home to one of the most historic and active Greek communities in the United States. The Hellenic Olympic House will serve as an open space for connection and engagement, strengthening Greece’s ties with the international Olympic community and the global Greek community.

Designed as a multidimensional hub of outreach and engagement, the Hellenic Olympic House will host cultural, educational, and social initiatives, exhibitions, presentations, and hospitality events, showcasing contemporary Greek creativity, culture, history, and the country’s timeless values. It will also host the official events of the Hellenic Olympic Committee, celebrating the achievements of Greek athletes and further strengthening Greece’s connection with the global Olympic community and the worldwide Hellenic diaspora.

The President of Qualco Group and Qualco Foundation, Mr Orestis Tsakalotos stated: “At Qualco Foundation, we believe that sport and culture are powerful forces that unite people, communities, and generations. The Hellenic Olympic House is not simply a welcoming venue during the Los Angeles 2028 Games. It represents a long-term investment in Greece’s international outreach, in the promotion of contemporary Greek culture, and in creating meaningful connections with the global Greek community and the international Olympic family. We are particularly proud to continue this collaboration with the Hellenic Olympic Committee.”

The President of the Hellenic Olympic Committee, Mr Isidoros Kouvelos stated: “The creation of the Hellenic Olympic House in Long Beach is a powerful symbol of Greece’s enduring connection with the Olympic Games and a living bridge between the birthplace of Olympism and the global Olympic community. In Los Angeles, through this House, we will share our culture, history, traditions, and the Olympic values, excellence, friendship, and respect, which remain Greece’s most significant contribution to humanity.”

As the non-profit initiative of Qualco Group, Qualco Foundation has a longstanding commitment to supporting initiatives that advance education, culture, sport, innovation, and social impact. Its partnership with the Hellenic Olympic Committee reflects its dedication to contributing meaningfully to the international promotion of Greece and the values it represents on the global stage.

The Hellenic Olympic Committee, with its mission to prepare, support, and represent Greek athletes at the Olympic Games, has consistently worked to promote the Olympic ideals of excellence, respect, solidarity, and fair play, while strengthening Greece’s international presence through sport and culture.