Egypt’s delegation continued its impressive run at the Taranto 2026 Mediterranean Games after Egyptian weightlifter Abdelrahman Younes added another gold medal to the Pharaohs’ tally, once again highlighting Egypt’s strength in weightlifting and providing an important boost to the delegation as competitions continue until September 3. 🇪🇬🏆
Abdelrahman Younes won the clean and jerk gold medal in the 85kg category after successfully lifting 205kg, finishing ahead of Libyan competitor Mohamed El-Sharif and securing his second gold medal of the current Mediterranean Games.
The achievement reflects the strong performance produced by the Egyptian weightlifter throughout the competition, particularly because he did not settle for one gold medal but returned to the podium and delivered another major result for Egypt. 🔥
Abdelrahman Younes Wins His Second Gold
Abdelrahman Younes entered the 85kg competition with major ambitions and succeeded in claiming his second gold medal at the Mediterranean Games after demonstrating his ability to compete strongly in more than one event within the same weight category.
The achievement provides the Egyptian athlete with an important psychological and technical boost, particularly because winning medals at major competitions requires intense concentration and the ability to handle pressure during decisive moments.
His success also highlights the strong presence of Egyptian weightlifting in regional competitions, with the delegation targeting as many medals as possible during the remaining days of the Games. ⭐
Clean and Jerk Gold After a 205kg Lift
Abdelrahman Younes secured the clean and jerk gold after successfully lifting 205kg, allowing him to finish ahead of Libyan rival Mohamed El-Sharif.
The clean and jerk requires considerable physical strength and concentration, as athletes must successfully complete the lift under competitive pressure and demanding conditions. Success in the event therefore reflects strong physical and technical preparation.
Younes handled the competition effectively, finishing first and adding another gold medal to Egypt’s total in Taranto.
The Snatch Gold Came First
The clean and jerk gold was not Abdelrahman Younes’ only achievement at the Games. He had already won the snatch gold medal in the 85kg category after successfully lifting 172kg.
The Egyptian weightlifter has therefore established a strong presence in his weight category by winning two gold medals during the competition.
His performance provides a positive indication of his level and demonstrates his ability to maintain concentration and produce strong performances across multiple tests during the Games. 🏋️♂️🇪🇬
Egypt Continue to Collect Medals
Abdelrahman Younes’ triumph helped Egypt’s delegation reach 44 medals at the Taranto 2026 Mediterranean Games.
The tally reflects the Pharaohs’ continued medal-winning performances across different sports, with several competitions still remaining before the Games come to an end.
Every medal carries particular importance amid strong competition between participating countries, as each delegation aims to finish the Games with the strongest possible collection of gold, silver and bronze medals.
Weightlifting Continues to Make the Difference
The results achieved by Abdelrahman Younes demonstrate that weightlifting can remain one of the key medal-producing sports for the Egyptian delegation at multi-sport competitions.
The medals won by Egyptian weightlifters do not simply add numbers to the country’s medal table. They also provide additional motivation for other members of the delegation to continue competing and chasing more successes.
Winning two gold medals through one athlete also raises expectations for further Egyptian success in the remaining days of the Games.
An Important Achievement Before the End of Taranto
Abdelrahman Younes’ medals arrive at an important stage of the Mediterranean Games, with the competition approaching its final stages, making every additional medal an opportunity to strengthen Egypt’s position in the final standings.
Maintaining concentration until the end will be essential for the Egyptian delegation, particularly with several sporting events still continuing.
Younes’ triumph also creates further ambition for both the athlete and his teammates as they look to continue winning gold medals and proudly represent Egypt on the international sporting stage. 🏆✨
Abdelrahman Younes Writes a New Chapter
Winning gold medals in both the snatch and clean and jerk in the 85kg category makes Abdelrahman Younes’ participation one of the bright spots for Egypt at Taranto 2026.
The weightlifter did not simply compete; he transformed his participation into two gold-medal achievements, becoming one of the Egyptian athletes who made a major difference during the Games.
With Egypt’s total now standing at 44 medals, expectations remain high for even more success before the Mediterranean Games conclude on September 3.
✨ Abdelrahman Younes once again raises the Egyptian flag with two gold medals in the 85kg category, while the Pharaohs continue their medal-winning campaign in Taranto with hopes of achieving even more before the Games end.
📢 How do you rate Abdelrahman Younes’ achievement at Taranto 2026? Do you expect Egypt to continue winning more medals during the remaining days of the Games? Share your opinion. 🇪🇬🔥
