Italy captured the mixed team judo gold medal at the Mediterranean Games by defeating France 4-1 in the final, securing the delegation’s 46th gold of the event according to competition reports. The decisive victory came through Valerio Accogli’s ippon win in the under-73kg division, capping a dominant afternoon of martial arts competition.
How Italy Clinched the Mixed Team Final Against France
The championship match hinged on a series of clinical performances across weight categories as the Italian squad established an early momentum.
Asya Tavano extended the advantage in the over-70kg division. She forced a triple shido penalty against her French opponent, Mienandi-Lahou, securing a crucial point for the Italian side. Reflecting on her mindset stepping onto the competitive surface, Tavano stated, “Sono salita su quel tatami e ho dato tutto per vincere” (ANSA).
Michela Terranova added another victory shortly after, executing an ippon against Melis in the under-57kg weight class. While France managed a temporary response when Diaby defeated Sansei Kwadjo Anani by ippon in the over-90kg category, Valerio Accogli sealed the championship for good. Accogli defeated Gobert by ippon in the under-73kg bout to secure the unassailable 4-1 final score.
Milestone Triumph for the Italian Delegation
The gold medal marks a significant addition to the country’s overall tally at the multi-sport regional tournament. The mixed team discipline, which tests depth across both men’s and women’s weight divisions, highlighted the technical versatility and preparation of the national judo program.
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