Rovida Fathy, a member of the Egyptian national weightlifting team, successfully secured second place and the silver medal during the 2026 Mediterranean Games in Taranto, Italy. The Games are set to continue until September 3, with 3,803 athletes from 26 countries taking part.
Rovida Fathy Wins Silver in the 69kg Category
Rovida Fathy claimed the silver medal in the final of the 69kg category in the snatch event after successfully lifting 101kg. The Egyptian weightlifter added another medal to Egypt’s tally at the Games.
The Egyptian weightlifting team has continued to deliver strong performances at the Mediterranean Games, with Egyptian male and female lifters winning several medals throughout the competition.
Egypt’s Medal Tally Rises to 41
With Rovida Fathy’s silver medal, Egypt’s delegation has increased its total medal count to 41 at the 2026 Mediterranean Games.
Egypt’s medals currently consist of 13 gold, 14 silver, and 14 bronze medals, allowing Egypt to remain the leading Arab nation in the medal standings, while continuing its challenge for the highest positions in the overall table.
Egypt Competing in 23 Sports
The Egyptian delegation is competing in 23 sports at the Mediterranean Games, including archery, athletics, badminton, 3x3 basketball, boxing, canoeing and kayaking, equestrian, fencing, aquatics and short-course swimming, gymnastics, handball, judo, karate, padel, rowing, sailing, shooting, table tennis, volleyball, weightlifting, wrestling, fin swimming, and amateur skating.
The Egyptian delegation aims to continue winning medals during the remaining days of the Mediterranean Games and strengthen Egypt’s position among the nations with the highest medal counts.
Egypt Ranks Sixth Historically
Egypt ranks sixth on the all-time list of countries with the most medals in Mediterranean Games history, with a total of 620 medals.
This tally includes 156 gold medals, 209 silver medals, and 255 bronze medals—an achievement that reflects the strong presence of Egyptian sports throughout the country’s history of participation in the Mediterranean Games.
Who Won the Silver Medal in Weightlifting?
Rovida Fathy, a member of the Egyptian national weightlifting team.
What Weight Category Did Rovida Fathy Compete In at Taranto 2026?
Rovida Fathy competed in the 69kg final.
How Much Did Rovida Fathy Lift in the Snatch?
Rovida Fathy lifted 101kg.
How Many Medals Does Egypt Have?
Egypt’s medal tally rose to 41 medals at the 2026 Mediterranean Games in Taranto.
What Is Egypt’s All-Time Medal Tally at the Mediterranean Games?
Egypt has won a total of 620 medals throughout its history of participation in the Mediterranean Games.
