Persistence internationalization of sport

Kosovo has made ​​progress on the organization and performance of sports federations , the Olympic Committee of Kosovo settlement infrastructure and legislation for the sport , but in separate chapter and remains sensitive to Kosovo 's international sport , assess Kosovo government officials responsible for sport and representatives of the Kosovo Olympic Committee .

They say that on this issue , in 2013 , worked with tenacity and in coordination with relevant international sports organizations .

Gjonbalaj mountaineer , political advisor to the Minister of Culture , Youth and Sports , Memli Krasniqi , speaking on Radio Free Europe , said that with regard to the internationalization of the sport are making major commitments , respecting international law , which continues to be barrier because most of world sport federations , especially the mass sports in their statutes have provided as state membership at the United Nations .

" In accordance with this legislation , we are following the right steps to break this barrier . Especially , for sports or sports complex on more massive , such as football , basketball , handball , which are acting vigorously to break barriers and eventually ( federations ) to become a member with full rights . "

" Football Federation ( Kosovo ) certainly has the drawback statute UEFA ( European Federation of Football ) , but our efforts and the Football Federation of Kosovo are allowed friendlies and Kosovo to be represented as a state . We are doing effort and are expecting 10 to 13 January also be put something in that direction , "said Gjonabalaj .

He added, however, that barriers to internationalization of sport Kosovo , there have been successes , to individuals sports federations .

Thoughts of Faith is similarly Hasan , head of the Kosovo Olympic Committee .

He estimates that among the important moments for the internationalization of the sport this year are accepting Taekwondo Federation of Kosovo and Modern Pentathlon Federation of Kosovo in the respective international federations , as well as several athletes representing Kosovo in the international arena .

" This relates well with its internationalization aligning Kosovo Olympic Committee International Olympic Committee , meeting those criteria that are set forth in the Olympic Charter , which at least five Kosovo federations are affiliated to international federations . While we have already achieved this number to 12 , during one of them with full rights and rights during the interim . "

"Most of it is bright toned athletes representing Kosovo in the international arena . Majlinda Kelmendi I have in mind , which was adorned with gold at the World Championships ( Judo ) and that was the best result of all time , "says Hasan .

Hasan added that success in the international arena has also recorded Kosovo Boxing Federation , through its athletes , two of whom were disseminated among the best World Championship Boxing , meanwhile , Armend Xhoxhaj boxer , was among the 16 qualified best of the championship .

Otherwise , Gjonbalaj states that the ministry responsible for sport , but also the sports federations , will continue next year dedicated commitment to the internationalization of Sports.

" Of course we have a great barrier ahead , as internationalization or international sport not being done unfairly Kosovar and not our fault . But we are here to work , of course , within the jurisdiction and applicable law in the sense that to break this barrier . "

" I'm very confident that will not break the law because they are legitimate , sporting spirit and are seeking a basic human right , to be equal . Tenacity We are working with and I am very optimistic that this will do , of course well considering that we are dealing with international federations legislation are strict , but we do not stop , "says Gjonbalaj .

However , Hasan assesses the energy of government institutions , but also sports federations , including the Kosovo Olympic Committee , should be oriented in two directions , internationalization , but also the internal development of sports .

" Sometimes , just focus on the international arena or energy so high in internationalization of the sport , has left us behind in terms of working within , to build the capacity of coaches , referees and athletes . This must be balanced , because we have to , at least , to meet two or three of these criteria needed to prove all the athletes talent Kosovo in the international arena , "says Hasan .

He says he also needed more financial means for the sport , either by the central government , whether local, but also by sponsors and donors , the fact that athletes and their coaches have a short career . / Rel / Telegraph /