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Faton Polisi
- March 17 2024 22: 55
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Elmedina Istogu considers the victory in the Kosovo Karate Championship, which was held on Sunday in Pristina, a great success. She triumphed in the category up to 61 kilograms.
The title paves the way for Istog and other Kosovo champions to participate in the European Championship held in Zare, Croatia from May 8 to 12.
Sunday's state championships were for cadets, juniors, U21 and seniors. The champions say that the goal in the European is not only participation. Our goal is medals.
"Being champion of Kosovo is very big for us, but for what I claim, it is a small step in my career. We are waiting for the championship that decides who goes. I will be one of them and I have to continue preparing for the European Championship, where I hope we will return with medals", said Istogu.
In the Karate Federation of Kosovo, they were satisfied with the participation. They say that the selector will have an overview of the contestants he will select for the European Championship in Croatia.
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Even for the champion of the category up to 60 kilograms, Islam Selmani, the title will be a motive for other successes.
"It is quite big because it gives me motivation to train even more to go to the European and World Championships and return successfully", Selmani said.
Two years ago, Selmani won gold medals in the European Championships for cadets, juniors and the U21 age group.
Alma Loki has the fresh international result. The 19-year-old won the gold medal in kata at the Balkanic for seniors.
The champion also came out in Kosovo, while he aims for another success in Croatia.
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"After the success in the Balkans, it is a good feeling to be declared champion of Kosovo as well. The goal is success in the European Championship held in May in Croatia", Loki emphasized.
The secretary of FKK, Nazmi Gashi, said that there were 41 participating clubs in the Kosovo Championship.
"They were, as some are saying, both from that side and from the other side. And, in Europe, I am convinced that the selector will select the best", said Gashi.
Gashi is convinced that no competitor will be discriminated against, even though there are divisions in the karate community.
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Because of the divisions earlier there were accusations that many contestants were left out of important events.
The karate community is divided into two groups. There is still no solution, while the Federation continues to have its license suspended by the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports.
