Egypt's amateur skating delegation left Cairo International Airport on Tuesday, heading to Italy to participate in the Taranto 2026 Mediterranean Games, which will run through September 3.
The event features a major international field, with 3,803 athletes from 26 countries taking part across a wide range of sports.
Egypt's Amateur Skating Team
Egypt's amateur skating team includes two athletes competing in marathon events: Farida Ahmed and Maram Abdel Latif.
They are accompanied by Nermin Abu Khadra, who serves as the team's general coach during the Mediterranean Games.
The two Egyptian athletes will look to achieve strong results in the marathon events and represent Egypt at the highest level during the competition.
Egypt Reaches 13 Medals at Taranto 2026
Egypt's delegation has collected 13 medals so far at the 2026 Mediterranean Games, making the country the leading Arab nation in the medal standings.
Egypt's haul consists of four gold medals, four silver medals and five bronze medals.
Egypt's Swimming Medals
Egyptian swimmers have delivered strong performances, with Abdelrahman Sameh winning the gold medal in the men's 50-meter butterfly.
Farida Osman claimed bronze in the 50-meter butterfly, while Youssef Ramadan won bronze in the 100-meter butterfly.
Egypt's Fencing Medals
In fencing, Mohamed El-Sayed won gold in the épée event, while Mohamed Hamza claimed gold in the foil competition.
Sara Hosny won silver in foil, while Youssef Shamel secured silver in épée.
Abdelrahman Taleb added another bronze medal in foil.
Egypt's Wrestling Medals
Egypt also enjoyed success in wrestling, with Mohamed Hassan winning gold in the 67kg category.
Mahmoud Farag claimed silver in the 60kg category, while Abdelrahman Haitham won silver in the 125kg event.
Mostafa Hussein added bronze in the 77kg category, while Shehab El-Din Abdel Raouf secured bronze in the 65kg competition.
Egypt Competes in 23 Sports
The Egyptian delegation is competing in 23 sports at the Mediterranean Games, featuring athletes across individual and team disciplines.
Egypt's participation includes archery, athletics, badminton, 3x3 basketball, boxing, canoeing and kayaking, equestrian sports, fencing, aquatic sports, gymnastics, handball, judo, karate and padel.
The delegation is also competing in rowing, sailing, shooting, table tennis, volleyball, weightlifting, wrestling, finswimming and amateur skating.
Egypt Ranks Sixth Historically at the Mediterranean Games
Egypt ranks sixth among the countries with the most medals in the history of the Mediterranean Games.
Egyptian athletes have accumulated 620 medals, including 156 gold medals, 209 silver medals and 255 bronze medals.
The figures highlight Egypt's long-standing presence at the Mediterranean Games, with the current delegation aiming to add more medals to the country's historic tally.
Egypt Targets More Medals
The Egyptian delegation will look to continue its medal-winning performances throughout Taranto 2026, with athletes competing across numerous sports.
Attention will also turn to the amateur skating events, where Farida Ahmed and Maram Abdel Latif will compete in marathon races as they aim to add another achievement to Egypt's growing medal tally.
When will the Taranto 2026 Mediterranean Games end?
The competition will continue through September 3, 2026.
How many medals has Egypt won so far?
Egypt has won 13 medals: four gold, four silver and five bronze.
Who represents Egypt in amateur skating?
Farida Ahmed and Maram Abdel Latif will represent Egypt in the marathon events.
How many sports is Egypt competing in?
Egypt is competing in 23 sports at the Mediterranean Games.
