President of the Republic of Kosovo, Mrs. Atifete Jahjaga, has decided to revoke the “Presidential Medal of Merits” awarded to the sportsman Aziz Salihu, based on article 14, paragraphs 1 and 4 of the Low on Award Issuance of the Republic of Kosovo” which states:”The award might be revoked in cases of actions which contravene the public order, morality of other acts which render them unfit to hold the award”
The award praises the activity, endeavours and the distinguished work of a citizen, organisation or institutions for merits in a relevant field, motivations used by Madam President to Award the Medal to Aziz Salihu.
The act of tearing up of the Award renders the bearer unworthy to continue to hold the award. The award does not carry any financial benefit or any other material favours and cannot be considered as means to obtain financial gain or any other material favours.