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Algerian wrestling sets historic record
Algerian wrestling achieved outstanding results at the Mediterranean Games in Taranto 2026, finishing the competition with its best ever medal tally: seven medals, including one gold, one silver, and five bronzes. Abdel Karim Farqat won the gold medal in the 60 kg Greco-Roman wrestling category, while his teammate Faisal Ben Faraj secured the silver in the 67 kg category. The wrestling team also earned two bronze medals. Additionally, female wrestlers in freestyle wrestling achieved historic success with two bronze medals, one for Ibtisam Doudou and another for Shaima Shibila. This marks a historic achievement for Algerian women’s sports at the Mediterranean Games. With these results, Algeria has surpassed its previous medal haul in past editions, reaffirming the ongoing development and dominance of Algerian wrestling on the continent, as evidenced by its strong position on the medal table.
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