Turkey Finishes Second at the Taranto 2026 Mediterranean Games
At the 20th Mediterranean Games held in Italy, our national athletes achieved great success by winning a total of 111 medals, making our country proud.
As the 20th Mediterranean Games held in the Italian city of Taranto came to an end, Turkey finished the organization in second place with a total of 111 medals.
Closing Ceremony Held
The 20th Mediterranean Games, held in the Italian city of Taranto, officially concluded with a closing ceremony held at the Erasmo Iacovone Stadium.
Medal Distribution and Rankings
Turkey secured 41 gold, 28 silver, and 42 bronze medals, totaling 111 medals at Taranto 2026, placing second in the overall standings.
Rankings of Other Countries
Host Italy finished the organization in first place with 224 medals, while Greece managed to take third place with a total of 71 medals.
Athletes Carrying Our Flag
During the closing ceremony of the event, national weightlifter Cansel Özkan and artistic gymnast Ferhat Arıcan carried the Turkish flag.
Historical Success Repeated
With this result achieved at Taranto 2026, our national athletes signed off on an organization where Turkey reached its second-highest medal count since Mersin 2013.