# Algerian participation in Mediterranean Games

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/algerian-participation-in-mediterranean-games
> Updated: 2026-08-26T18:51:19.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

Algerian athletes are participating in various events at the Mediterranean Games in Taranto.

In cycling, following the individual time trials, the Algerian national team prepared for road races on a nearly flat course. The women’s team included Nesrine Houili, Yasmine El-Meddah, Imene Maldji, and Malek Mechab, while the men’s team was led by Hamza Amari and Yacine Hamza.

In basketball, the Algerian national 3x3 men’s and women’s teams prepared for competition scheduled from August 29 to September 1. The men’s team, led by Merouane Bouachir, entered the tournament after winning the U23 3x3 Nations League in Monastir and qualifying for the World Championships in China. The men were placed in Group A alongside Cyprus, Croatia, and Slovenia.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-26: Algerian 3x3 basketball teams head to Taranto Mediterranean Games

Algeria's national 3x3 basketball teams will compete in the Mediterranean Games in Taranto, following a successful African campaign and World Championship qualification for the men's squad.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/algerian-3x3-basketball-teams-head-to-taranto-mediterranean-games

### 2026-08-23: Algerian cyclists prepare for Mediterranean Games road races

Algerian cyclists prepare for the Mediterranean Games road races on August 24, utilizing a flat course profile to target podium positions in both men's and women's events.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/algerian-cyclists-prepare-for-mediterranean-games-road-races

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