Egyptian karate player Reem Ahmed won the bronze medal during the karate competitions at the Taranto 2026 Mediterranean Games, which continue until September 3 with 3,803 athletes representing 26 countries.
Reem Ahmed Claims Karate Bronze
Reem Ahmed competed in the women’s 50kg category and produced a strong run throughout the competition before securing the bronze medal for the Egyptian delegation.
She opened her campaign with a convincing 10-1 victory over Spain’s Insaf Bentama, before defeating Bosnia and Herzegovina’s Igla Miskovic 8-0.
Ahmed continued her impressive performance by beating Algeria’s Celia Okini 7-6, before securing the bronze medal with an 8-2 victory over Cyprus’ Erini Konto.
Egypt Continues to Collect Medals in Taranto
Reem Ahmed’s bronze added another medal to Egypt’s growing tally at the Mediterranean Games, as the Egyptian delegation continues to compete strongly across several sports.
According to the figures provided, Egypt has collected 40 medals, including 13 gold, 13 silver, and 14 bronze medals, keeping the country at the top of the Arab nations’ medal standings.
Egypt Competing in 23 Sports
The Egyptian delegation is participating in 23 sports at the 2026 Mediterranean Games, with athletes targeting additional medals throughout the competition.
Egypt’s participating sports include archery, athletics, badminton, 3x3 basketball, boxing, canoeing and kayaking, equestrian, fencing, aquatic sports and short-course swimming, gymnastics, handball, judo, karate, padel, rowing, sailing, shooting, table tennis, volleyball, weightlifting, wrestling, finswimming, and amateur skating.
Egypt Sixth All-Time in Mediterranean Games Medals
Egypt ranks sixth among the countries with the most medals in the history of the Mediterranean Games, with a total of 620 medals.
The historical tally includes 156 gold, 209 silver, and 255 bronze medals, highlighting Egypt’s long-standing presence among the most successful nations in Mediterranean Games history.
Who won Egypt’s karate bronze medal in Taranto 2026?
Reem Ahmed won the bronze medal in the women’s 50kg karate competition.
What were Reem Ahmed’s results?
She defeated Spain 10-1, Bosnia and Herzegovina 8-0, Algeria 7-6, and Cyprus 8-2 in the bronze-medal match.
How many medals has Egypt won at the Mediterranean Games?
According to the provided figures, Egypt has won 40 medals: 13 gold, 13 silver, and 14 bronze.
How many sports is Egypt competing in?
The Egyptian delegation is competing in 23 sports at the 2026 Mediterranean Games.
