Mediterranean Games 1971

The VI Mediterranean Games were held in Izmir from October 6 to 17, 1971. Competitions were held in 18 sports.

Key Events

The official opening of the games took place on October 6, 1971 in Izmir. The games were opened by Turkish President Jevdet Sunay .

The games were attended by 1362 athletes - 1235 men and 127 women from 15 countries.

In the medal standings, the first place was taken by athletes from Italy , having won 119 medals, of which 51 gold, 38 silver and 30 bronze.

Of the 15 countries that participated in the Games, athletes from 12 countries won medals.

A place	A country	Gold	Silver	Bronze	Total
one	Italy	51	38	thirty	119
2	Yugoslavia	27	25	26	78
3	Spain	eighteen	25	24	67
four	Turkey	eighteen	12	fifteen	45
5	Greece	8	8	24	40
6	Egypt	7	10	12	29th
7	France	7	9	7	23
8	Tunisia	3	6	2	eleven
9	Morocco	0	2	6	8
9	Syria	0	2	6	8
10	Algeria	0	0	one	one
10	Libya	0	0	one	one
Total		139	137	154	430