The second day of the karate competitions at the Mediterranean Games ‘Taranto 2026’ saw continued action across various weight classes. A significant focus remained on Albanian athlete Fortesa Orana, who advanced to the semifinals in the +68 kg category. Orana secured her spot in the medal round after achieving key victories.
During the day’s matches, she defeated competitors from Algeria’s Chaina Oudira and Slovenia’s Zala Maria Zibret. This performance places the athlete one victory away from securing a medal at the Games. While Orana advanced, other participants faced setbacks in the progression toward the final rounds.
Benjamin Shabani and Jakup Ajdari were unable to advance to the medal round in their respective categories. In other notable developments during the competition day, Islam Selmani was recognized as the gold medalist in karate. The ongoing events continue to build toward the conclusion of the tournament, with the focus remaining on the athletes vying for the remaining medals.
The successful run of Orana underscores the high level of competition taking place at the Mediterranean Games.
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