Saran Group company HD Protek has completed the host broadcast production of the Taranto 2026 Mediterranean Games, delivering a multi-venue international sports production to broadcast audiences across Europe, North Africa and beyond.

Held in Taranto, Italy, the 20th Mediterranean Games brought together athletes from across the Mediterranean region in one of the year’s major multi-sport events. As host broadcast production partner, HD Protek was responsible for delivering the international broadcast signal across multiple sporting disciplines and venues.

The project followed a six-month preparation process, during which HD Protek worked closely with key stakeholders and strategic partners on site visits, technical assessments and operational planning. The team identified technical and operational challenges across the venues and developed solutions ahead of the Games to ensure production readiness.

During the Games, HD Protek coordinated multiple simultaneous productions, with technical and production solutions tailored to the requirements of individual sports and venues. An international team and extensive broadcast infrastructure supported the operation across the Games.

HD Protek produced the Opening and Closing Ceremonies and a wide range of sporting competitions, managing the broadcast operation from pre-Games planning through to final delivery.

Bringing Taranto 2026 to International Audiences

The international broadcast signal produced by HD Protek enabled coverage of Taranto 2026 across Europe, North Africa and beyond through television, radio and digital platforms under the agreement between the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) and the International Committee of Mediterranean Games (ICMG).

The Games were also available internationally through Eurovision Sport, the EBU’s digital sports platform.

Taranto 2026 marks an important milestone in HD Protek’s international growth and demonstrates its ability to deliver large-scale, multi-venue sports productions across international markets.

Yücel Özacar, General Manager of HD Protek, said: “Taranto 2026 was a complex international operation requiring extensive preparation, close coordination and precise execution. We are proud of the team that came together across countries, disciplines and venues to deliver the Games to international broadcast standards. The project demonstrates our ability to manage major multi-sport productions from the earliest stages of planning through to final delivery. ”

Kenan Saran, Chairman of the Board of Saran Group, said: “We are extremely proud of HD Protek’s delivery of the host broadcast production for Taranto 2026. It reflects the expertise, dedication and international experience of our teams. As Saran Group, we will continue to combine the power of sport with our expertise in technology, broadcasting and production, bringing Türkiye’s broadcasting capabilities to major sporting events around the world.”

Iakovos Filippousis, Secretary General of the International Committee of the Mediterranean Games said: “The successful delivery of the Taranto 2026 Mediterranean Games was the result of the dedication, professionalism and close cooperation of all partners involved. We would like to express our gratitude and sincere appreciation to HD Protek and Saran Media Group for their valuable contribution to the host broadcast production of the Games, ensuring the coverage of 33 sports in line with the highest international broadcasting standards. Their technical expertise, international experience and unwavering commitment played a pivotal role in presenting and promoting the Mediterranean Games to audiences around the world. Taranto 2026 has demonstrated not only the power of sport to bring people together but also the importance of strong partnerships in delivering major international sporting events to the highest standards.”

About Saran Media Group: Saran Media Group is a leading sports media company specialising in sports and entertainment broadcasting and rights management. Alongside a strong domestic presence in Turkey, Saran has an established track record of delivering international productions and partnerships beyond its home market. With a diverse and continuously expanding portfolio of exclusive sports rights, Saran Media Group delivers premium live and on-demand content across television, digital and emerging platforms, in line with the highest international broadcasting standards. Through its expertise in live production, rights management and strategic partnerships, Saran Media Group continues to play a key role in shaping the sports media landscape in their key markets.

About ICMG: The International Committee of the Mediterranean Games (ICMG), is the governing body of the Mediterranean Games, established in 1951, and is responsible for overseeing the organization and development of the Mediterranean Games and the Mediterranean Beach Games. ICMG works in close collaboration with the 26 Mediterranean National Olympic Committees, International Federations, WADA, host cities, the IOC and international partners to promote sport, cultural exchange, sustainability and friendship across the Mediterranean region, while safeguarding Olympic values, excellence, integrity, and strengthening the long-term legacy of the Games and Mediterranean sport.