Mediterranean Games 2026 conclude in Taranto with Italy and Turkey leading

The 20th Mediterranean Games in Taranto, Italy, have concluded, marking a significant milestone for several participating nations. Italy finished at the top of the medal table, setting a new record with 224 medals, the first country to exceed 200 medals in a single edition.

Turkey achieved a historic performance, finishing second overall with 111 medals, including 41 gold. This achievement included Turkey reaching its 1,000th lifetime medal in the history of the games. Greece secured third place with 71 medals, representing its most successful outing in the competition's history.

Other notable performances include Morocco, which secured a record 44 medals to finish 7th, and Algeria, which earned 40 medals to take 9th place. France finished in 4th position with 88 medals. The games featured athletes from 26 nations competing across 30 disciplines, with the next edition scheduled to be hosted in Pristina, Kosovo, in 2030.