MCYS awarded ten Olympic scholarships for the 2016

Based on Regulation no. 03/2013 on awarding scholarships for Olympic and Paralympic Hopes, and after the Executive Board of KOC has reviewed all proposals of federations, as well as based on the results of sportspeople of the Republic of Kosovo achieved during 2015 locally and internationally, 10 athletes have been selected to benefit from the scholarships awarded for the Olympic hopes of 2016 in the amount of 150 Euros per month for the period from January to December 2016.

These scholarships are given by MCYS and are in view of continued assistance for our athletes, especially now on the verge of the Olympics which are going to be held this year in Brazil and where Kosovo will be represented for the first time.

On this occasion, Minister Shala said that this support for the Olympic hopes, is support for the future of sports in Kosovo and for further advancement in the international arena.

Athletes who have benefited this year are: Distria Krasniqi (judo), Donjeta Sadiku (boxing), Dardan Syla (wrestling), Flaka Loxha (judo), Patriot Berami (boxing), Valentin Sadiku (athletics), Erudit Rysha (athletics), Luan Haliti (cycling), Blendon Luta (table tennis), Medina Surdulli (swimming, Paralympic).