Italy has officially announced its wrestling squad for the upcoming Mediterranean Games, setting the stage for a strong medal campaign on home soil from August 22 to 25, 2026.
Mediterranean Games Wrestling Schedule and Venue
The wrestling competitions at the Taranto 2026 Mediterranean Games run over four days, concluding on August 25. Martina Franca’s PalaWojtyla serves as the combat sports hub for the twentieth edition of the Games, which brings together athletes from nations bordering the Mediterranean Sea. As the host nation, Italy will field exactly one representative in each of the 17 weight classes on the program.
Greco-Roman Squad Led by Experienced Contenders
The Italian Greco-Roman team features five weight classes, anchored by seasoned competitors and rising domestic talents. According to official selection announcements, the Greco-Roman roster includes Gabriele Pucher in the 60 kg division, Jacopo Sandron at 67 kg, Luca Dariozzi at 77 kg, Leon Rivalta at 87 kg, and experienced veteran Nikoloz Kakhelashvili competing at 97 kg.
Freestyle Lineup Headlined by Olympic Medalist
In the men’s freestyle division, attention centers heavily on Tokyo 2021 Olympic bronze medalist Abraham Conyedo, who will anchor the squad in the heavyweight 125 kg category.
Women’s Freestyle Ambitions and European Medalists
Italy holds substantial medal expectations in the women’s freestyle events, where the team is bolstered by accomplished international competitors. The roster features European medalists Emanuela Liuzzi at 50 kg and Enrica Rinaldi at 76 kg. They are joined by Immacolata Danise at 62 kg, Laura Godino at 68 kg, alongside emerging young talents Naomi Liuzzi at 53 kg and Fabiana Rinella at 57 kg.
What Comes Next for the Italian Squad
With the roster finalized, the Italian wrestling team will finalize its training preparations ahead of the opening bouts at PalaWojtyla on August 22, 2026.
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