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Watch all the Olympic Gold Medal moments from Kosovo at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020.

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National Anthems | The Gold Medal Moments of Kosovo in Tokyo

A truly medal-worthy performance from N Gjakova. Take a look at one of their greatest moments!

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Medal Moment | Tokyo 2020: Judo 57kg - N Gjakova (KOS)

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Kosovan Majlinda Kelmendi has officially announced her retirement from competitive judo.
The 30-year-old, whose extensive curriculum vitae includes two world championship titles, four European titles and an Olympic gold medal, was an indomitable force in the women’s -52kg category.
Kelmendi's crowning achievement came at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games after

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Olympic judo legend Majlinda Kelmendi announces retirement

The Nippon Budokan, the spiritual home of judo, witnessed its fair share of drama and intrigue at Tokyo 2020.
History was made with new champions crowned, and greats dethroned, in eight days of thrilling action.
Hosts Japan dominated with nine golds out of a possible 15, one more than their

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What we learned: Judo wrap-up from the Tokyo 2020 Olympics

What's happening today?
Expect a thrilling day of judo action at the Tokyo 2020 Games, with proceedings starting at 11.00 am (local) with elimination rounds and quarterfinals in both the women's -57kg and men's -73kg events.
The evening session begins at 17:00 and will include gold and bronze medal contests

Shohei Ono of Japan (white) competes against Rustam Orujov of Azerbaijan in the Men's -73 kg Final - Gold Medal Contest at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)

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Tokyo 2020 judo day 3: Host nation hero ONO Shohei and world champion Jessica Klimkait square up for title tilts

Inspired by Majlinda Kelmendi, Kosovo is fast becoming a judo powerhouse..
The reigning 52kg Olympic champion was one of three Kosovan women to reach their finals on day one of the Tashkent Grand Prix in Uzbekistan.
Nora Gjakova had to settle for second place but Kelmendi and 22-year-old Distria Krasniqi

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Majlinda Kelmendi leads Kosovo to more success after injury

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This event took place on 26/07/2021 at the Nippon Budokan, Tokyo. Gjakova (KOS) claimed the Gold in the Women's -57kg and Ono (JPN) in the Men's -73kg.

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