Scholarships for 27 athletes, Distria Krasniqi tops the list
The Olympic Committee of Kosovo published on Tuesday the list of 27 athletes receiving scholarships for the “Los Angeles 2028” Olympic Games. The list was proposed by the athletes’ commission and approved by the Executive Board of the OCK. The scholarship funds are provided by the IOC’s Olympic Solidarity and the OCK’s budget. Judoka Distria Krasniqi will be supported
The Olympic Committee of Kosovo published on Tuesday the list of 27 athletes receiving scholarships for the “Los Angeles 2028” Olympic Games.
The list was proposed by the athletes’ commission and approved by the Executive Board of the OCK.
The scholarship funds are provided by the IOC’s Olympic Solidarity and the OCK’s budget.
Judoka Distria Krasniqi will receive support of 1,350 dollars, or 1,169 euros. Laura Fazliu will receive 1,250 dollars, Akil Gjakova 1,100 dollars, and boxer Donjeta Sadiku 1,000 dollars.
Judokas Flaka Loxha and Dardan Cena, athlete Muhamet Ramadani, boxer Bashkim Bajoku, taekwondo athlete Bleron Ademi, and swimmer Hana Beiqi will each receive 600 dollars per month.
Meanwhile, 17 other athletes will receive 350 euros per month each: Shpetim Bajoku, Donat Syla, Taulant Jakupi (boxing), Fatjona Kasapi, Shpati Zekaj, Blin Kuka, Laurinë Gashi (judo), Mal Sahiti, Elion Agushi and Jon Gashi (taekwondo), Gresa Bakraqi and Leon Thaqi (athletics), Lonisa Reka (wrestling), Nexhat Sahiti and Drilon Ibrahimi (shooting), Albion Ymeri (triathlon), and Kaltrina Thaqi (gymnastics).
Over the course of one year, these 27 athletes will receive support totaling 171,000 dollars.
