TIRANA, August 24 – Albania won its first medal at the Taranto 2026 Mediterranean Games as wrestler Ardit Zeneli claimed bronze in the Greco-Roman style in the up to 67-kilogram category.
Zeneli beat Greece’s Stavros Ntounias 9-8 in the bronze-medal bout. The match remained closely contested until the end.
Meanwhile, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sports Blendi Gonxhja announced the result. He described it as an important moment for Team Albania and Albanian wrestling. Gonxhja credited the athlete, coach and Wrestling Federation for the success.
The medal marks Albania’s first at this edition of the Mediterranean Games. The achievement also gives the Albanian delegation a successful start as its athletes continue competing across different sports.
At the same time, Zeneli’s result reflects the work of the athlete and technical staff, as well as the support of the Albanian Wrestling Federation.
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