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Mediterranean Games: Balkan athletes secure multiple medals in Taranto
Athletes from the Balkan region are securing multiple medals during the Mediterranean Games in Taranto, Italy.
Serbia has seen significant success, particularly in boxing, where the team earned six medals: two silver and four bronze. Notable performers include Marko Pižurica, who secured silver in the 90 kg category, and Kristina Kuluhova, who took silver in the 60 kg category. Additionally, Sara Ćirković, Artur Alikovič Nagapejtan, and Dmitri Gurbenko earned bronze medals. In shooting, Andjelija Stevanovic won silver and Aleksandra Stojadinovic won bronze in the women's 10m air rifle. Serbia's kayaking efforts also yielded results, with Žarko Jakovljević winning bronze in the K-1 1,000m event.
Macedonia has also achieved notable results, totaling five medals so far. In boxing, Alen Rustemovski earned a bronze medal in the 60 kg category; however, the Macedonian delegation has officially filed an appeal with the International Boxing Association regarding the judging in his semifinal match against Spain's Marin Hernandez. In wrestling, Veronika Konsevic secured a bronze medal in the 57 kg freestyle category.
Croatia has also contributed to the medal tally, with Filip Strikinac winning bronze in finswimming and Marko Perković earning bronze in boxing in the +90 kg category.
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Alen Rustemovski · Artur Alikovič Nagapetjan · Bojana Gojković · Kristina Kuluhova · Macedonia · Marko Pižurica · Mediterranean Games · Mediterranean Games · Serbia · Taranto · Žarko Jakovljević
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Marko Pižurica secured a place in the men's 90kg boxing final after defeating Egypt's Mohamed Hossam Ali Abdemoneim. www.max-sport.rs
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Bojana Gojković won a bronze medal in the women's 57kg boxing category at the Mediterranean Games. www.vijesti.me
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Marko Pižurica will face Spain's Emanuel Reyes Pla in the 90kg boxing final. www.max-sport.rs
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Pižurica won his semifinal match by a 4:1 decision. www.max-sport.rs
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Artur Alikovič Nagapetjan won a bronze medal in the men's 55kg boxing category at the Mediterranean Games.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Jovica Marković finished sixth in the trap shooting qualification at the Mediterranean Games. www.vijesti.me
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Kristofer Ipokrat of France defeated Artur Alikovič Nagapetjan in the 55kg boxing semifinals with a 4:1 decision.