The 20th edition of the Mediterranean Games has concluded in Taranto, Italy, where Kosovo was represented by a record delegation of 163 athletes.

During the closing ceremony, the flag of Kosovo was carried by karate player Islam Selmani, who won a gold medal, and fellow karate player Fortesa Orana.

Kosovo finished its participation in "Taranto 2026" with a total of nine medals: two gold, three silver, and four bronze. This achievement marks the largest number of medalists for Kosovo in any edition of the Mediterranean Games.

The gold medals for Kosovo were won by karate player Islam Selmani and boxer Donjeta Sadiku.

Silver medals were awarded to judoka Laura Fazliu and weightlifter Kianoush Rostami, who secured two silver medals for Kosovo.

The four bronze medals were earned by judokas Akil Gjakova, Shpati Zekaj, Fatjona Kasapi, and Flaka Loxha.

In the overall medal ranking, Kosovo was positioned 15th out of 25 countries that won medals. Italy, the host of the Games, topped the table with a total of 223 medals, including 73 gold, 78 silver, and 72 bronze.

A notable moment during the closing ceremony was the handover of the Mediterranean Games flag to the Mayor of Prishtina, Përparim Rama. This ceremony symbolically marked the passing of the baton to Pristina, which will host the next edition of the Mediterranean Games in 2030.