KBF responds to the issue of Bekë Berisha’s appointment as chairman of KB Sigal Prishtina

The Kosovo Basketball Federation (KBF) has responded to Telegrafi regarding questions about the situation that arose following Bekë Berisha’s appointment as chairman of the basketball club Sigal Prishtina.

Bekë Berisha has been elected the new chairman of the basketball club Sigal Prishtina, receiving the majority of votes at the club’s Electoral Assembly held on Wednesday.

However, his appointment has caused a great deal of controversy. First, there were protests by the ‘Plisat’ supporters, followed by a reaction from the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport.

The MCYS announced that Bekë Berisha is not entitled to serve as chairman of KB Sigal Prishtina, as he is currently a member of the Kosovo Assembly, stressing that he must choose between his political and sporting roles.

To clarify the situation, Telegrafi contacted the KBF regarding Berisha’s appointment as chairman of Sigal Prishtina. According to the federation, Kosovo’s main basketball institution is committed to fully complying with the legislation of the Republic of Kosovo and standards of good governance in sport

“The Kosovo Basketball Federation (KBF) wishes to emphasize that, as an independent sports institution, we are committed to fully complying with the legislation of the Republic of Kosovo and standards of good governance in sport. In this regard, the KBF is carefully following all reported developments and communications from the relevant institutions,” the KBF’s response to Telegrafi initially stated.

“The KBF will work closely with the MCYS, the Agency for the Prevention of Corruption, and the club itself to ensure that every process complies with the legal framework and the rules that guarantee sporting integrity. Any action we take will be based on official assessments, our statutory powers, and the principle of transparency.”

“As always, the priority remains the regular running of competitions, compliance with legal norms, and the protection of the interests of basketball in Kosovo,” the KBF’s response concluded.