Algerian athlete Djamel Sedjati secured a gold medal in the 800m race at the 2026 Mediterranean Games in Taranto, Italy, on Monday. This victory follows Algeria's football team winning gold on Sunday after defeating Tunisia 2-0 in the final. The 27-year-old middle-distance runner finished the race, adding to Algeria’s medal count. Sedjati’s achievement marks another successful moment for Algerian sports at the prestigious event. This win builds on the momentum of the football team’s earlier success. The information was first reported by TSA. Algeria is performing strongly at the 2026 Mediterranean Games.