Laura Fazliu speaks after historic success: We’re going to the next Olympics for the gold medal

Kosovar judoka Laura Fazliu has won the bronze medal for Kosovo at the “Paris 2024” Olympic Games.

In a statement, Fazliu said that she had been expecting this medal.

“It’s a very good feeling; I’ve been waiting for this medal for so many years,” she said, Ballkani.info reports.

She said that during this period she had been under pressure.

“The most important thing is that I got the medal; I was under more pressure than I should have been,” she added.

Fazliu also spoke about her relationship with her coach, Majlinda Kelmendi, and the symbolism of Driton Kuka’s number five.

“I really had Majlinda close by, and we have a very good relationship. Majlinda motivated me, and she was always there for me. Meanwhile, Toni had the symbol with the number 5 for the 5 medals won so far,” she said.

She also spoke about the sacrifice she made by leaving her hometown of Mitrovica to move to the city of Peja.

Fazliu added that after returning from the Olympic Games, they would begin preparations for the next Olympics.

“When I return, I will work hard for the Olympic Games that will be held in 2028, and achieve my goal of winning the gold medal,” she added. /Ballkani.info/