Michael helps his daughter Maria put on her boxing gloves. /CGTN
Michael helps his daughter Maria put on her boxing gloves. /CGTN
Michael kisses his daughter on the forehead. /CGTN
Michael kisses his daughter on the forehead. /CGTN
Michael looks on as his daughter enjoys an after-match snack. /CGTN
Michael looks on as his daughter enjoys an after-match snack. /CGTN
Maria is about to throw a punch. /CGTN
Maria is about to throw a punch. /CGTN
A photo shows Maria's awards. /CGTN
A photo shows Maria's awards. /CGTN
Michael is on hand during training. /CGTN
Michael is on hand during training. /CGTN
Michael coaching his daughter Maria. /CGTN
Michael coaching his daughter Maria. /CGTN
Michael unlocks a container. /CGTN
Michael unlocks a container. /CGTN
Michael boards a ship. /CGTN
Michael boards a ship. /CGTN
At the 2022 World Kickboxing Championships, the gold medal in the junior female category was won by 17-year-old Maria from Greece. Her father, Michael, is a dock worker based at the Piraeus Port in Greece. He is also her coach. Michael not only plans his daughter's diet and training regime, but also raises funds for her to participate in competitions. In these efforts, he is supported by his employer, Piraeus Port Authority / PPA S.A. – COSCO SHPPING, which has helped Michael and Maria's championship dream come true.