Kurti: Mediterranean Games “Prishtina 2030” will also be held in other cities; this is how we won the hosting rights

The Organizing Committee of the Mediterranean Games “Prishtina 2030” held its next meeting on Friday, where the continuation of preparations was discussed. Prime Minister Albin Kurti wrote that “Prishtina 2030” will be held in several cities, including Peja, Gjakova, Prizren, Drenas and Skenderaj, as well as other municipalities. 

Also present at the meeting were Minister of Sport and Youth Blerim Gashani, Pristina Mayor Përparim Rama, and Kosovo Olympic Committee President Ismet Krasniqi.  

Prime Minister Kurti said that investment is continuing at the National Judo Center in Peja, the “Sezai Surroi” sports hall in Prizren and the “Shani Nushi” sports hall in Gjakova. 

Pristina Mayor Përparim Rama raised concerns weeks ago that Kosovo could lose the right to host these Games because the Government had not fulfilled its financial obligations. 

But Kurti said that the work would be carried out at an increased pace. 

Among the priority projects, he mentioned the Student Center, which will serve as the Athletes’ Village, the Palace of Youth and Sports in Pristina, the Aquatic Center and the National Tennis Center. 

One of the conditions for hosting the Mediterranean Games is a “National Stadium” with a capacity of at least 20,000 seats. 

The Prime Minister of Kosovo emphasized that the possibility of using the “Fadil Vokrri” stadium, with what he described as “increased capacity,” is being considered. 

Further joint meetings are expected to present the next steps in preparations for “Prishtina 2030”.