Greece in the Eurovision Song Contest 2002
| Greece in the Eurovision Song Contest 2002 | ||||
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| Eurovision Song Contest 2002 | ||||
| Participating broadcaster | Hellenic Broadcasting Corporation (ERT) | |||
| Country | Greece | |||
| Selection process | Ellinikós Telikós 2002 | |||
| Selection date | 26 February 2002 | |||
| Competing entry | ||||
| Song | "S.A.G.A.P.O." | |||
| Artist | Michalis Rakintzis | |||
| Songwriter | Michalis Rakintzis | |||
| Placement | ||||
| Final result | 17th, 27 points | |||
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Greece was represented at the Eurovision Song Contest 2002 with the song "S.A.G.A.P.O.", written and performed by Michalis Rakintzis. The Greek participating broadcaster, Hellenic Broadcasting Corporation (ERT), organised a public selection process entitled Ellinikós Telikós 2002 to determine its entry for the contest. Held on 26 February 2002 in Athens, the event saw 10 entries compete to be the Greek entry; the results were determined by a combination of jury, SMS and televoting. The song "S.A.G.A.P.O." by Michalis Rakintzis received the most votes and was selected to represent the nation. Greece performed fourth out of the 24 countries competing in the contest and placed 17th with 27 points.