Coordination for the best organization and promotion of the international Semi-marathon of Prishtina

Today, Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports (MCYS), Memli Krasniqi welcomed in a meeting Head of Kosovo Athletics Federation (KAF), Halil Sylejmani, with the cooperators, where it was discussed for the aspect of internationalization, coordination of steps for joining of KAF in the European Athletic Association and International Association of Athletic Federations (IAAF), in the renovation of athletics trails in the Olympic Stadium of “Adem Jashari” in Mitrovica.

They also talked about the organization of the International Semi-marathon of Prishtina by KAF, which traditionally is supported by MCYS. Re-confirming activities, support for the activities, support for this activity, Minister asked Head of KAF, Sylejmani, that as many youth to get engaged as possible in this important sports event organized, and as many foreign athletes be invited as possible in order to make it the best promotion and organization, so that this traditional activity could be promoted in the best possible way.

Moreover, Minister Krasniqi expressed his readiness to offer the full support to KAF, on the issue of internationalization of athletics and its membership in the European Athletics and IAAF.

Head of KAF, Halil Sylejmani, informed the Minister about the course of preparations for the Semi-marathon and the steps up to which they reached regarding the internationalization. In addition, he informed the Minister for activities and achievements of athletes and the work developed by FFK.

Sylejman thanked the Minister for his and MCYS readiness to assist athletics in many aspects, which besides creating facilitates for athletes also contributes in the advancement of this sport inside the country and in its internationalization. In this occasion, he highlighted the investments that will take place in the entire renovation of athletic trails in the Olympic Stadium of ‘Adem Jashari’.