The Prince landed in Greece for the opening ceremony, and the next day attended the women’s Rowing Beach Sprint event, where the Principality was represented by Clara Stefanelli and Coline Caussin-Battaglia. The ladies fought the good fight and their efforts paid off beating the hometown favourites in their sport.
He then joined all the athletes for a luncheon that included the Ferry brothers, who were set to compete on Wednesday in the Beach Volleyball tournament.
The Prince, an Olympian himself, knows the importance of motivation and support, and was happy to supply it to the competitors.
“I love Greece, I often visit the country and I admire its history, its culture and its people, who are very hospitable,” the Prince told local Media. “Patra is a beautiful city. I love the food here, as well as the beaches with picturesque restaurants by the sea, the smells and the kind and helpful people.”
The Mediterranean Beach Gamesare celebrated every four years bringing together the athletes of the Mediterranean Olympic Committees, members of the ICMG, from three continents: Africa, Asia and Europe.
The first edition was held in Pescara, Italy, in 2015.