The President of the Kosovo Olympic Committee, Ismet Krasniqi, has described 2025 as an important year for Kosovo’s sports. He emphasized that, besides the continued success in individual sports, significant progress has also been made in team sports.
In an interview for KosovaPress, Krasniqi spoke about sporting achievements, organizing international events, the importance of improving infrastructure, and the role of sport in promoting Kosovo’s image.
The head of the KOC also spoke about the ambitions of the Kosovo Olympic Committee in organizing major sports events. He stated that the main goal is to host as many European and international events as possible, seeing this as a way to strengthen Kosovo’s position in world sports.
Krasniqi called for a dedicated state strategy for organizing major sports events, stressing that sport serves as one of the most powerful tools to showcase Kosovo internationally.
Krasniqi also highlighted that 2026 must be decisive for starting construction and improving sports infrastructure for the Mediterranean Games, as time until 2030 is limited.
Krasniqi underlined that investment in sport is investment in health, education, and youth, adding that sport remains Kosovo’s best ambassador and the most powerful way to build a positive international image.
In conclusion, the head of the KOC reiterated that sport is the state’s best ambassador and that investing in this field is an investment in health, culture, and youth. He called on the state to trust the sports community more and provide the necessary support.
