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Taranto 2026 Mediterranean Games: Italy leads medal tally

The 2026 Mediterranean Games in Taranto, Italy, continue with significant medal hauls for several participating nations. Italy maintains its lead in the overall medal standings, having secured 81 total medals, including 29 golds, bolstered by strong performances in swimming and bocce.

Greece has seen notable success, particularly in swimming and wrestling. Swimmer Dimitris Markos achieved a standout performance, winning gold in the 400m freestyle with a new national record, alongside silver and bronze medals in other freestyle events. In wrestling, Giorgos Kougioumtsidis and Dauren Kourougliev secured gold medals.

Turkey has also climbed the rankings, reaching 20 total medals. Key victories include gold medals in wrestling for Muhammet Karavuş and Yunus Emre Başar, as well as gold in swimming for Doruk Yoğurtçuoğlu. Cyprus contributed a gold medal through swimmer Kalia Antoniou in the 100m freestyle.

In football, the Algerian U21 team secured a 3-1 victory over Italy, advancing to the semi-finals.

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Abdelkarim Fergat · Albania · Algeria · Algeria · Apostolos Christou · Ardit Zeneli · Dimitris Markos · Donjeta Sadiku · Greece · Hakan Büyükçıngıl · Hatice Kübra İlgün · Islam Dudaev

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