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Mediterranean Games 2026: Athletes compete in Taranto
The 2026 Mediterranean Games in Taranto feature diverse athletic competitions across multiple disciplines.
In volleyball, the Greek men's national team secured a historic silver medal after losing 3-0 to France in the final, following a significant victory over Italy. In women's volleyball, Serbia claimed the bronze medal by defeating Greece 3-2.
In football, the Italian women's team advanced to the final after a 1-1 draw with Portugal, setting up a title match against the same opponent. The men's football team will compete for bronze after a loss to Tunisia.
Water polo saw Montenegro advance to the semifinals after a 14-13 victory over Serbia. In athletics, high jumper Marija Vuković is preparing to defend her gold medal, while in table tennis, Italy secured gold in the men's category and silver in the women's.
Other notable results include Giulia Dal Pozzo winning silver for San Marino and various medal tallies for Greece and Italy across different sporting events.
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Turkey's Seval Ilajda Tarhan won the bronze medal in the 10m air pistol event. nova.rs
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The team of Zorana Arunović, Aleksa Rakonjac, and Anđelija Stevanović won the gold medal in the team competition.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Zorana Arunović won the gold medal in the 10m air pistol discipline at the Mediterranean Games in Taranto. nova.rs
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Jovana Stjepanović and Igor Vračara won bronze medals in judo.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Arunović achieved a final score of 239.7 rings in the 10m air pistol event. nova.rs
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Milan Bulaja and Aleksandra Andrić won silver medals in judo.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Serbia won eight medals over two days at the Mediterranean Games in Taranto, including two gold, two silver, and four bronze.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Italy's Margherita Brigida Vekaro took second place in the 10m air pistol event. nova.rs