Team Greece added two more gold medals in judo and triathlon as Greece continued its impressive campaign at the Taranto 2026 Mediterranean Games, producing another outstanding day for the Greek delegation.
Elisavet Teltsidou delivered one of the day’s biggest performances in judo, winning the women’s +78kg gold medal.
The Greek judoka reached the top of the podium and added another major title to her collection, further underlining Greece’s strong presence in judo at the Mediterranean Games.
Greece’s second gold medal came in the men’s individual triathlon, where Panagiotis Bitados produced an excellent performance.
The Greek athlete finished first in 53:47, securing the gold medal and once again placing the Greek flag at the top of the podium.
Bitados had earlier described his victory as a particularly joyful moment, saying: “I am very happy that I won.”
Historic Handball Victory Sends Greece to Final
Greek men’s handball produced another historic moment after the national team defeated Portugal 32-30 in the semifinal.
The victory secured Greece’s place in the Mediterranean Games final, giving the team an opportunity to fight for the gold medal.
The result represents one of the most significant achievements in the history of Greek men’s handball at the Games.
Men’s Volleyball Reaches Final After Beating Italy
Greece’s men’s volleyball team also secured a place in the final after defeating hosts Italy 3-1 in a hard-fought semifinal.
Team Hellas produced an impressive performance against the host nation to book its place in the gold-medal match, where Greece will compete for the Mediterranean title.
The women’s volleyball team, meanwhile, lost 3-0 to Italy in its semifinal and will now compete in the bronze-medal match, with third place and a bronze medal at stake.
With two gold medals and two teams reaching their respective finals, Team Hellas continues to strengthen its impressive campaign at the Taranto 2026 Mediterranean Games.
