Friday, 9 March 2018

Legends of Judo: Majlinda Kelmendi, Kosovo's first Olympic medalist

When Majlinda Kelmendi fights, an entire nation stands still.
The 26-year-old is more than just a talented judoka -- she's Kosovo's biggest sporting icon.
Her face adorns billboards all over her home city of Peja, where locals speak in hushed tones about their country's first ever Olympic champion.
Her legacy is equally unmistakable, with a new generation of Kosovar stars emerging in her wake, from junior world champion Distria Krasniqi to Paris Grand Slam gold medalist Akil Gjakova. 
 
Source: Edition.cnn

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