According to Haber7.com reporting by Seyfullah Kaygusuz, Turkey finished the 20th Mediterranean Games in Taranto with 111 total medals, securing second place in the overall standings. The 14-day international multi-sport competition concluded with a closing ceremony held at the Erasmo Iacovone Stadium in Italy, where weightlifter Cansel Özkan and artistic gymnast Ferhat Arıcan carried the Turkish flag.
Medal Standings and National Breakdown at Taranto 2026
Turkish athletes claimed 41 gold, 28 silver, and 42 bronze medals at the Taranto 2026 games, according to Haber7.com data. Host nation Italy dominated the competition to take first place, capturing a total of 224 medals consisting of 74 gold, 78 silver, and 72 bronze. Greece followed in third place with 71 total medals, including 26 gold, 26 silver, and 19 bronze.
Historical Comparison with Mersin 2013 and Oran 2022
Taranto 2026 marks Turkey’s second-highest medal count in the history of the Mediterranean Games, trailing only the record set when the country hosted the event in Mersin in 2013, as reported by Haber7.com. During the Mersin 2013 games—the second time Turkey hosted the event following İzmir in 1971—national athletes secured 125 total medals, comprising 47 gold, 43 silver, and 35 bronze.
In the preceding tournament held in Oran, Algeria, in 2022, Turkey also finished second behind Italy with 108 total medals, which included 45 gold, 26 silver, and 37 bronze. While the 41 gold medals won in Italy rank slightly below the gold counts from Mersin (47) and Oran (45), the overall tally of 111 medals solidifies Taranto 2026 as the second-most productive campaign for Turkish athletes overall.
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Weightlifter Cansel Özkan and artistic gymnast Ferhat Arıcan represented the delegation at the Erasmo Iacovone Stadium by carrying the Turkish flag during the closing ceremony.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many total medals did Turkey win at Taranto 2026?
According to Haber7.com, Turkey won 111 total medals, consisting of 41 gold, 28 silver, and 42 bronze.
Who won the Mediterranean Games in Taranto?
Host nation Italy placed first in the overall standings with 224 total medals, according to Haber7.com reporting.
Which Mediterranean Games had the highest medal count for Turkey?
Mersin 2013 remains Turkey’s most successful Mediterranean Games appearance with 125 total medals, making Taranto 2026 the second-highest tally in history, as detailed by Haber7.com.
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