All three padel gold medals are decided today in Taranto — an all-Spanish women's showdown, a Spain-Italy men's clash, and Italy vs Portugal in the mixed.

26 aug

Deus Brothers and Orsi-Marchetti Power Into Taranto Semis

Italy's Orsi and Marchetti and Portugal's Deus brothers both advanced to the Taranto 2026 padel semifinals on Wednesday, ending France's campaign in both the men's and women's draws.

24 aug

Taranto Day 3: Round 2 Sets the Quarter-Final Stage

Men's and women's doubles enter Round 2 in Taranto as Spain, Italy, France and Portugal all cleared their openers. Quarter-finals follow on Tuesday.

22 aug

Taranto Day One: Padel Opens Its Mediterranean Games Chapter

Eighty-eight players from 18 nations take the courts at Parco Salinella as padel's first-ever Mediterranean Games competition begins, with men's matches in the morning and women's in the afternoon.

21 aug

Taranto Draw Day: 18 Nations Set for Padel's Med Debut

Brackets for all three events were drawn on Friday in Taranto; 88 athletes from 18 nations contest the first padel medals in Mediterranean Games history from Saturday August 22.

20 aug

Taranto Draw Eve: Spain, Italy and France Set for Padel History

Thursday's draw at Salinella sets the brackets for padel's first Mediterranean Games medals. Spain leads eight players in the global top 50.

19 aug

Three Days to Taranto: Padel's Mediterranean Games Debut

Padel makes its Mediterranean Games debut in Taranto on 22 August. Spain's Sainz and Llaguno lead 88 athletes from 18 nations in the first-ever medal event.