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Mediterranean Games in Taranto: Italy leads medal tally
The Mediterranean Games in Taranto, Italy, are seeing intense competition as various nations vie for position on the medal tally. Italy currently leads the standings with 187 medals, including 63 golds, placing them close to the historical record set in 1997.
Other notable performances include Turkey, which holds second place with 90 medals, followed by France and Spain. Morocco has secured significant victories, including gold medals in gymnastics for Hamza Hossaini and karate for Shimaa Al-Hayti.
In weightlifting, Algeria’s Fares Touiri earned both gold and bronze, while Albania’s Briken Calja achieved gold and bronze, setting multiple Mediterranean and national records. Albania concluded its participation with a total of 6 medals. The event has also prompted local discussions in Taranto regarding the long-term economic and infrastructural benefits of hosting such a large-scale sporting competition.
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Albania · Celeste Polzonetti · Federica Del Buono · France · Francesco Ettore Inzoli · Gianmarco Tamberi · Giovanni Frattini · Greece · Italy · Italy · Lebanon · Martha Matoula
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Polyniki Emmanouilidou won the silver medal in the women’s 100 meters with a time of 11.41 seconds.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Giovanni Frattini won the gold medal in the javelin throw with a mark of 81.59 meters.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Christos Frantzeskakis won the silver medal in the men’s hammer throw with a throw of 77.59 meters.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Greek men’s national volleyball team won the silver medal after losing to France in the final.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Francesco Ettore Inzoli won the long jump gold medal with a distance of 8.19 meters.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Michele Fina won the silver medal in the javelin throw.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Italian judo team won the mixed team tournament by defeating France 4-1 in the final.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Martha Matoula and Eleni Korokozidi won the gold medal in women’s tennis doubles.