Giannis Antetokounmpo supports Greek Eurovision representative Akylas

The Eurovision Song Contest 2026 final took place in Vienna, Austria, on Saturday, May 16. The Greek representative, the singer Akylas, performed the song 'Ferto' and placed 10th in the competition. The event was won by the singer DARA, representing Bulgaria. Following the final, NBA star Giannis Antetokounmpo publicly expressed his support for Akylas. On Monday, Antetokounmpo shared an image of the singer's performance on his Instagram story. In the post, he referred to the artist as his winner and included a first-place medal emoji. While some reports focused on his specific placement, others highlighted the public reception of his performance among notable figures.