Judo

How has Kosovo transformed into a judo powerhouse?

Kosovo made their Olympic debut at Rio 2016 and have won three gold medals in their first two Games, all in judo. Tokyo 2020 Olympic... champions Nora Gjakova and Distria Krasniqi explain what's behind their country's recent success in the sport, and how Majlinda Kelmendi inspired the nation.

Judo

How has Kosovo transformed into a judo powerhouse?

Name: How Kelmendi inspired Kosovo's judo success in Tokyo
Uploaded: 2021-09-26T10:06:04.434Z
Duration: 4 min 59 s
Description: Find out how Tokyo 2020 gold medallists Nora Gjakova and Distria Krasniqi were motivated by Majlinda Kelmendi's Olympic title in Rio.

Kosovo made their Olympic debut at Rio 2016 and have won three gold medals in their first two Games, all in judo. Tokyo 2020 Olympic... champions Nora Gjakova and Distria Krasniqi explain what's behind their country's recent success in the sport, and how Majlinda Kelmendi inspired the nation.

How has Kosovo transformed into a judo powerhouse?

How has Kosovo transformed into a judo powerhouse?

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