[1][2] After visiting Africa and Europe, the Mediterranean Games were for the first time held in Asia in Beirut, Lebanon, thus completing the trio of continents belonging to the Mediterranean Sea.

The Games took place over 12 days, from 11 to 23 October 1959.

At the end of the competition, France was on top again.

The United Arab Republic (UAR), participating for the first time, came in second, and Turkey came third.

The following is a list of nations that participated in the 1959 Mediterranean Games: The 1959 Mediterranean Games sports program featured 106 men-only events in 16 sports.