#MeToo movement takes off in Greece
In November, Olympic sailing champion Sofia Bekatorou revealed that she had been the victim of sexual assault. A senior Hellenic Sailing Foundation executive has stepped down.
Greek Olympian Sofia Bekatorou's accusations have pierced the wall of silence surrounding sexual assault in Greece
In ancient Greece, walls would be erected around the city so that Olympic champions could enter in great pomp. No honor was too great for these men. Women were not allowed to compete in the Games. They had few rights compared to men and their main task was the rearing of children.