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Mediterranean Games: Italian medals in swimming and debut of padel

Italy secures two silver medals in the 50m butterfly and prepares for the padel debut, aiming for medals.

22 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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At the Mediterranean Games, Italy secured two silver medals in swimming thanks to Viola Scotto Di Carlo and Lorenzo Gargani, both finishing second in the 50-meter butterfly, as reported by ANSA.

Additionally, Benedetta Pilato triumphed, winning the gold medal in the 100-meter breaststroke, contributing to a total of 13 medals so far for the Italian delegation. Performances in other disciplines, such as cycling and fencing, have disappointed, with reports of poor showings.

The Italian padel team is preparing for its debut in the competition, with top athletes like Orsi and Cassetta, along with young prospect Dal Pozzo, determined to compete against teams from Spain and Portugal. It remains to be seen how they will perform.

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