Egyptian karateka Youssef Badawy claimed the bronze medal in the -84kg category at the Taranto 2026 Mediterranean Games, adding another medal to Egypt’s growing tally.
The Egyptian athlete secured the podium finish in the karate competition at the Mediterranean Games being held in Taranto, Italy.
Youssef Badawy Claims Karate Bronze
Youssef Badawy won the bronze medal in the men’s -84kg karate competition, helping Egypt continue its strong run at the Taranto 2026 Mediterranean Games.
His podium finish adds another medal to Egypt’s karate haul and strengthens the delegation’s overall medal tally at the event.
Egypt Reaches 49 Medals
Badawy’s bronze medal helped Egypt’s delegation reach 49 medals at the Taranto 2026 Mediterranean Games.
Egypt’s medal tally currently stands at:
- 18 gold medals.
- 14 silver medals.
- 17 bronze medals.
The Egyptian delegation continues competing across several sports as it looks to increase its medal total during the remaining days of the Games.
Egypt Competes in 23 Sports
The Egyptian delegation is participating in 23 sports at the 2026 Mediterranean Games, including 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, fin swimming and amateur skating.
Egyptian athletes are aiming to add more medals across the various competitions.
Egypt Ranks Sixth Historically
Egypt ranks sixth among the countries with the most medals in the history of the Mediterranean Games.
The country has won 620 medals throughout its history at the event, including 156 gold medals, 209 silver medals and 255 bronze medals.
Youssef Badawy’s karate bronze adds another achievement to Egypt’s long-standing Mediterranean Games record.
Who won Egypt’s karate bronze medal at Taranto 2026?
Youssef Badawy won the bronze medal in the -84kg karate category.
How many medals has Egypt won at Taranto 2026?
Egypt’s delegation has reached 49 medals, including 18 gold, 14 silver and 17 bronze.
In which category did Youssef Badawy win bronze?
Badawy won the bronze medal in the -84kg karate competition.
Where are the 2026 Mediterranean Games being held?
The 2026 Mediterranean Games are being held in Taranto, Italy.
What is Egypt’s historical ranking at the Mediterranean Games?
Egypt ranks sixth historically with 620 medals.
