2026 Mediterranean Games
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| Host city | Taranto |
|---|---|
| Country | Italy |
| Edition | 20th |
| Opening | 21 August 2026 |
| Closing | 3 September 2026 |
| Main venue | Stadio Erasmo Iacovone |
| Website | taranto-2026.it |
The 2026 Mediterranean Games (Italian: Giochi del Mediterraneo 2026), officially known as the XX Mediterranean Games (Italian: XX Giochi del Mediterraneo) and commonly known as Taranto 2026, is a forthcoming international multi-sport event that is scheduled to be held from 21 August to 3 September 2026 in Taranto, Italy. Taranto was announced as the host city at the ICMG General Assembly in Patras, Greece, on 24 August 2019.
The games were originally set to be held from June 13 to 23, but were moved back to August 21 to September 3 to avoid the peak summer weather, as well as to not clash with any other major sporting events, such as the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which would allow more high-level athletes to participate. [1]
Bidding process
In July 2019, the International Committee of Mediterranean Games (CIJM) announced the end of the candidature process and the sole candidate city, Taranto, for the 2026 Games,[2] and on 24 August, Taranto was awarded the 2026 Games following a unanimous vote by the CIJM.[2][3][4][5]
| City | NOC | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| Taranto |  Italy
|
Unanimous |
Development and preparation
Venues
The following sites and venues will be concerned: Taranto,
Emblem
The emblem for the 2026 Mediterranean Games was unveiled on 14 December 2019 at the Palace of Taranto.[7][8] It was designed by the Istituto Comprensivo Gaetano Salvemini as part of a contest announced in May by the Municipality of Taranto.[8] Resembling the Sailor Monument in the city, the emblem is formed up of two anthropomorphized x's that compose the number 20 written in Roman numerals.[8]
The games
Sports
23 Olympic sports will be contested and also 2 non-Olympic ones, with 7 team sports.[9][10]
References
- ^ "New dates for the 20th Mediterranean Games "Taranto 2026"". 2 February 2024. Retrieved 2 February 2024.
- ^ a b "The city of Taranto candidate for the XX Mediterranean Games". International Committee of Mediterranean Games (CIJM). 17 July 2019. Archived from the original on 7 April 2020. Retrieved 30 July 2021.
- ^ "Taranto will organize the 20th Mediterranean Games". International Committee of Mediterranean Games (CIJM). 24 August 2019. Archived from the original on 27 September 2020. Retrieved 30 July 2021.
- ^ "Olympic Highlights 22/07/2019". Olympics. 22 July 2019. Archived from the original on 30 July 2021. Retrieved 30 July 2021.
- ^ "A Taranto i XX Giochi del Mediterraneo. Malagò: 'che orgoglio, Italia protagonista assoluta nel 2026'" (in Italian). Italian National Olympic Committee (CONI). 24 August 2019. Archived from the original on 30 July 2021. Retrieved 30 July 2021.
- ^ "Ufficiale, a Taranto i Giochi del Mediterraneo 2026. E arrivano i fondi per il Via del Mare". 24 August 2019.
- ^ "Taranto 2026: The official logo of the Mediterranean Games". International Committee of Mediterranean Games (CIJM). 18 December 2019. Archived from the original on 30 July 2021. Retrieved 30 July 2021.
- ^ a b c "Storia dei Giochi ed Edizioni" (in Italian). Taranto. Archived from the original on 30 July 2021. Retrieved 30 July 2021.
- ^ "n Taranto the Mediterranean Games of 2026. The happiness of the mayor Melucci: "The city can start again"". La Repubblica. 24 August 2019. Retrieved 25 August 2019.
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