Kurti on Donjeta’s gold after defeating the Russian-Serb: Extraordinary news from the Mediterranean Games

Kosovo’s acting Prime Minister, Albin Kurti, congratulated boxer Donjeta Sadiku and coach Mariola Sallauka on winning the gold medal at the “Taranto 2026” Mediterranean Games.

Donjeta defeated Russian boxer Kristina Kuluhova, who holds Serbian citizenship, in Thursday’s final.

“We have just received extraordinary news from the ‘Taranto 2026’ Mediterranean Games. Our boxer, Donjeta Sadiku, has secured Kosovo’s first gold medal at the Mediterranean Games being held in Taranto, Italy. She triumphed in the final against Russia’s Kristina Kuluhova, who competed for Serbia. This is a great achievement for Donjeta, for our team in Taranto, for boxing and for all of Kosovo’s sports. Congratulations to Donjeta and coach Mariola Sallauka on this great victory!” Kurti wrote on Facebook.