Taranto Games: Algeria Secures 12th Place with Six Medals
Algeria holds the 12th position in the temporary overall standings at the Mediterranean Games Taranto 2026, having accumulated a total of six medals. This achievement includes one gold, one silver, and four bronze medals.
Algeria has secured the 12th position in the provisional overall standings at the ongoing Mediterranean Games Taranto 2026. The national contingent has amassed a total of six medals, comprising one gold, one silver, and four bronze.
The nation's sole gold medal was earned by wrestler Abdelkrim Fergat in the 60 kg Greco-Roman category. Fergat triumphed over Egypt's Mahmoud Faraj Mahmoud Saad with a decisive 10-1 victory in the final. Compatriot Fayçal Ben Ferj added a silver medal in the 67 kg Greco-Roman wrestling final, despite a 3-1 loss to Egypt's Mohamed Hassan Ahmed.
Algerian athletes further contributed to the medal tally by securing four bronze medals. Bachir Sid Azara won bronze in the 87 kg Greco-Roman wrestling, defeating Italy's Leon Rivalta 4-1. Fadi Rouabah also claimed a bronze medal in the 97 kg Greco-Roman wrestling, overcoming Greece's Loukratis Kesidis 6-1. Additionally, the mixed doubles badminton duo of Koceila Mammeri and Tanina Mammeri secured a bronze, as did Nadir Harb in the Taekwondo -58 kg category.
