Prishtina, June 5th 2019 – The President of the country, Hashim Thaçi, participated today at the manifestation of the Kosovo Olympic Committee held in honour of the World Environment and Sports Day.
On this occasion, President Thaçi encouraged all the women in Kosovo to follow the examples of Majlinda Kelmendi, Nora Gjakova, Distria Krasniqi and many other sportswomen who have raised high the flag of Kosovo all over the world.
“You must believe in your own creative capabilities, in your training, in order to make your dreams come true as well as the aspirations of the state of Kosovo for a better image,” said President Thaçi.
The head of state said that during these 11 years of independence, the greatest sports successes were achieved by women, and this is an additional encouragement to further continue with the achievement of forthcoming successes.
“This is an additional encouragement for you to participate in sports and for the institutions of Kosovo to do more in order for you to achieve greater successes,” said President Thaçi.
The Kosovo Olympic Committee has dedicated this year’s World Environment and Sports day to the participation and representation of women in sports.