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{{Culture of Kosovo}}
'''Sport in Kosovo''' is a tradition and plays a prominent role. Popular sports in [[Kosovo]] include [[association football|football]], [[basketball]], [[volleyball]], [[handball]], and [[Rugby football|rugby]], whereas major [[individual sports]] include [[wrestling]], [[judo]], [[swimming (sport)|swimming]], [[boxing]], [[karate]] and [[skiing]].

Individual sports have been Kosovo's biggest success, in particular judo. with 61 medals won in total, winning 35 [[European Judo Championships|European]] medals aswell as three [[Judo at the Summer Olympics|olympic gold medals]],<ref>https://www.aa.com.tr/sq/ballkani/kosova-shkruan-emrin-e-saj-me-shkronja-ari-n%C3%AB-loj%C3%ABrat-olimpike-p%C3%ABrmes-xhudos/2316336 {{Bare URL inline|date=August 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.evropaelire.org/amp/kosova-medalje-te-arta-ne-tokio-/31377933.html | title=Kosova rrëmben dy medalje të arta në Tokio }}</ref> also seven judo [[World Judo Championships|World Judo]] medals and nine medals were won by Kosovo at the [[Judo at the Mediterranean Games|Mediterranean Games]].<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.albinfo.ch/sporti-xhudo-nga-kosova-triumfuse-ne-gjithe-boten/ | title=Sporti xhudo nga Kosova, triumfuse në gjithë botën | date=24 October 2020 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.gazetaexpress.com/cfare-jane-lojerat-mesdhetare-qe-do-te-organizohen-ne-kosove-me-2030/ | title=Çfarë janë Lojërat Mesdhetare, që do të organizohen në Kosovë më 2030? | date=8 September 2023 }}</ref>
In the past Boxing had an successful role in Kosovo under Yugoslavia. Winning 20 medals overall at this sport.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://actvusa.com/marre-per-boksin-e-kosoves/ | title=Marre për boksin e Kosovës | date=8 November 2023 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.botasot.info/boks-sporti/1358873/krajkova-nder-te-paret-boksiere-shqiptare-ne-prishtinen-e-arte-serbi-e-uli-koken-para-tij-nbsp/|title=Krajkova, ndër të parët boksierë shqiptarë në Prishtinën e artë! Serbi e uli kokën para tij|website=Bota Sot}}</ref> Boxers from Kosovo 
would win eight medals at the [[Boxing at the Mediterranean Games|Mediterranean Games]], followed by seven medals in [[European Amateur Boxing Championships|European Boxing]] aswell as four medals in [[IBA World Boxing Championships|World Boxing]] and one olympic bronze medal at the [[Boxing at the 1984 Summer Olympics|1984 Summer Olympics]].<ref>https://www.koha.net/de/sport/309729/aziz-salihu-populli-me-do-shume {{Bare URL inline|date=August 2024}}</ref><ref name="botasot.info">{{cite web | url=https://www.botasot.info/boks-sporti/939288/ky-eshte-brezi-qe-i-solli-prishtines-pese-tituj-ne-ish-jugosllavi-peci-bogujevci-apo-salihu-sollen-me-shume-tituj/ | title=Ky është brezi që i solli Prishtinës pesë tituj në ish Jugosllavi! Peci, Bogujevci apo Salihu sollën më shumë tituj? }}</ref> Other notable sports in the country are Football and Handball.

The Judoka [[Majlinda Kelmendi]] won Kosovo's first ever Olympic gold medal at the [[Judo at the 2016 Summer Olympics – Women's 52 kg|2016 Summer Olympics]] in the Women's 52&nbsp;kg category.,<ref>{{Cite magazine|url=https://time.com/4444716/rio-olympics-majlinda-kelmendi-kosovo/|title=Kosovo's First Ever Olympic Medalist on her 'Great Moment'|date=9 August 2016|magazine=Time|access-date=11 November 2023}}</ref> She won two back to back [[World Judo Championships]] in [[2013 World Judo Championships – Women's 52 kg|2013]] and in [[2014 World Judo Championships – Women's 52 kg|2014]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://archive.koha.net/?id=6&l=23550|title=MKRS: Majlinda Kelmendi, imazhi dhe frymëzimi për Kosovën • KOHA|access-date=11 November 2023}}</ref> as well as four [[European Judo Championships]] titles in [[2014 European Judo Championships|2014]], [[2016 European Judo Championships – Women's 52 kg|2016]], [[2017 European Judo Championships – Women's 52 kg|2017]] and in the [[Judo at the  2019 European Games – Women's 52 kg|2019 European Games]] the first gold medal for [[Kosovo at the European Games]].<ref>{{cite web | title=Majlinda Kelmendi fiton medaljen e artë në Lojrat Europiane! | website=Bordo | date=23 June 2019 | url=https://bordo.al/2019/06/23/majlinda-kelmendi-fiton-medaljen-e-arte-ne-lojrat-europiane/ | language=sq | access-date=11 November 2023}}</ref> Before retiring her judo career in 2021 after the [[2020 Olympic Games]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.kosovo-info.com/sport/majlinda-kelmendi/|title=Majlinda Kelmendi - Judo - Facts, Stats, Pictures and Videos|date=17 January 2019 |access-date=11 November 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://kosovajudo.com/pensionohet-kampionia-olimpike-majlinda-kelmendi/|title=Pensionohet kampionia olimpike Majlinda Kelmendi &#124; Federata e Xhudos së Kosovës|date=6 December 2021|access-date=11 November 2023}}</ref>  the other world known Judokas are [[Distria Krasniqi]] who won the second olympic gold medal for Kosovo in the [[Judo at the 2020 Summer Olympics – Women's 48 kg|2020 Summer Olympics]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.dw.com/sq/distria-krasniqi-nga-kosova-fiton-medalje-t%C3%AB-art%C3%AB-n%C3%AB-loj%C3%ABrat-olimpike/a-58624567|title=Distria Krasniqi fiton për Kosovën medalje të artë në Tokio – DW – 24/07/2021|website=Deutsche Welle|access-date=11 November 2023}}</ref> followed by her compatriot [[Nora Gjakova]] who won [[Kosovo at the 2020 Summer Olympics|Kosovo's]] second gold medal in Tokio and the [[Judo at the 2020 Summer Olympics – Women's 57 kg|third Olympic gold medal]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.evropaelire.org/amp/nora-gjakova-ne-lojerat-olimpike/31377333.html|title=Nora Gjakova fiton medaljen e artë|website=www.evropaelire.org|access-date=11 November 2023}}</ref> overall for the country, in its olympic history so far.<ref>{{cite web | title=Kosovo makes its golden name at Olympics through judo | website=Anadolu Ajansı | date=27 July 2021 | url=https://www.aa.com.tr/en/sports/kosovo-makes-its-golden-name-at-olympics-through-judo/2316000#:~:text=With%20three%20Olympic%20gold%20medals,and%20Nora%20Gjakova%20at%2057kg | access-date=11 November 2023}}</ref> In the [[Kosovo at the 2024 Summer Olympics|2024 Summer Olympics]] in Paris. Kosovo were able to win two more medals this time one silber and one bronze medal.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://tvklan.mk/kosova-mbyll-me-sukses-lojerat-olimpike-paris-2024/ | title=Kosova mbyll me sukses Lojërat Olimpike Paris 2024 }}</ref> [[Judo at the 2024 Summer Olympics – Women's 52 kg|Distria Krasniqi]] won silber in the Women's 52&nbsp;kg category her second medal at the [[Judo at the 2024 Summer Olympics|Summer Olympics]] losing the finals close against [[Diyora Keldiyorova]] after golden score.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.evropaelire.org/amp/distria-krasniqi-olimpiada-paris-/33053751.html | title=Distria Krasniqi fiton medaljen e argjendtë në Paris }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.ijf.org/news/show/distria-we-are-a-team-not-just-one-medal-or-result | title=Distria: We Are a Team, Not Just One Medal or Result }}</ref> The following medal were won by [[Laura Fazliu]] who would win  the [[Judo at the 2024 Summer Olympics – Women's 63 kg|Bronze Medal]] in the Women's 63&nbsp;kg. Kosovo so far won five olympic medals in their three appearances at the summer olympics. 
<ref>{{cite web | url=https://noc-kosovo.org/ekipi-yne-olimpik-mbyll-garat-ne-lo-paris-2024-me-dy-medalje-nje-vend-te-peste-dhe-dy-te-9-ta/ | title=Ekipi ynë olimpik mbyll garat në LO Paris 2024 me dy medalje, një vend të pestë dhe dy të 9-ta – Kosovo Olympic Committee }}</ref>

K.B. Prishtina was the most successful Boxing Club during Yugoslavia winning the Yugoslavian Boxing Championships five times during their time.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://kosovaboxing.org/site/histori-k-b-prishtina-e-merret-titulli-i-gjashte-me-shume-padrejtesi|title=Histori : K.B. Prishtina e merret titulli i gjashtë me shumë padrejtësi – www.kosovaboxing.org|website=kosovaboxing.org}}</ref> [[Aziz Salihu]] is the most successful boxer in his country. He became the first ever Kosovan to win an Olympic Medal with Bronze at the [[1984 Summer Olympics]] in the [[Boxing at the 1984 Summer Olympics – Super heavyweight|Super heavyweight]] category.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://gazetainfokus.com/aziz-salihu-goditi-132-por-ia-vodhen-fitoren-ne-vitin-1984/|title=Aziz Salihu goditi 132 herë, por ia vodhën fitoren në vitin 1984!|date=15 January 2018}}</ref> He also would win two [[European Amateur Boxing Championships|European Boxing Championships]] Bronze medals in [[1981 European Amateur Boxing Championships|1981 Tampere]] and [[1985 European Amateur Boxing Championships|1985 in Budapest]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://kosovaboxing.org/site/histori-aziz-salihu-dy-here-fitues-i-medaljes-se-bronzt-ne-kampionatet-evropiane-ne-tempere-1981-dhe-budapest-1985|title=Histori : Aziz Salihu dy herë fitues i medaljës së bronzt në kampionatet evropiane, në Tempere 1981 dhe Budapest 1985 – www.kosovaboxing.org|website=kosovaboxing.org}}</ref> He also won another bronze medal at the [[Boxing World Cup]] in 1987 in Belgrade before winning [[Boxing at the 1987 Mediterranean Games|his gold medal at the 1987 Mediterranean Games]] in Larnaka in Syria. Other successful Kosovan boxers were [[Mehmet Bogujevci]], Sami Buzoli, Bajram Hasani and Agim Ljatifi, [[Besim Kabashi]], [[Donjeta Sadiku]] who would win many medals as Kosovans in international boxing competitions like the [[European Amateur Boxing Championships|European Boxing Championship]], [[AIBA World Boxing Championships|World Boxing Championship]] and in [[Boxing at the Mediterranean Games]] for Yugoslavia.<ref name="botasot.info"/>

Football is the most popular sport in Kosovo and the most successful team sport in the Country. The [[Kosovo national football team]] in its  short history achieved plenty of successful stories.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.albinfo.ch/historia-e-kombetares-se-kosoves/|title=Historia e Kombëtares së Kosovës|date=28 March 2022|website=Albinfo|access-date=11 November 2023}}</ref> Their first success came at the [[2018–19 UEFA Nations League]] finishing in first place in [[2018–19 UEFA Nations League|Group D]], in League D in which they faced [[Azerbaijan national football team|Azerbaijan]], [[Faroe Islands national football team|Faroe Islands]] and [[Malta national football team|Malta]]. Kosovo secured the promotion after notably beating Azerbaijan at home with 4–0 in the last game. Kosovo finished the league unbeaten (with four wins and two draws) what secured them a [[UEFA Euro 2020 qualifying play-offs|play-off]] spot for the [[UEFA Euro 2020]].<ref name="ffk-kosova.com">{{Cite web|url=https://www.ffk-kosova.com/kosova-ben-histori-kalon-ne-play-off-per-euro-2020-dhe-promovohet-ne-ligen-c/|title=Kosova bën histori, kalon në "play-off" për Euro 2020 dhe promovohet në Ligën C|date=20 November 2018|access-date=11 November 2023}}</ref> After the successful Nations League encounter, Kosovo entered the [[UEFA Euro 2020 qualifying]] in [[UEFA Euro 2020 qualifying Group A|Group A]] facing [[England national football team|England]], [[Czech Republic national football team|Czech Republic]], [[Bulgaria national football team|Bulgaria]] and [[Montenegro national football team|Montenegro]] respectively.<ref name="web.archive.org">{{Cite web|url=http://ffk-kosova.com/2018/12/02/kosova-ne-grup-me-angline/|title=Kosova në grup me Anglinë, ja deklaratat e presidentit Ademi dhe përzgjedhësit Challandes (Video)|date=27 March 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190327090127/http://ffk-kosova.com/2018/12/02/kosova-ne-grup-me-angline/ |access-date=11 November 2023|archive-date=27 March 2019 }}</ref> In which Kosovo were able to upset the opponents after managing their first win against [[Bulgaria national football team|Bulgaria]] away in [[Sofia]] with 2-3<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.koha.net/sport/167947/live-bullgari-ndash-kosove/|title=Kosova e mrekullueshme, fiton në Bullgari - KOHA.net|access-date=11 November 2023}}</ref> followed by a surprising win against the [[Czech Republic national football team|Czech Republic]] with 2-1 [[Fadil Vokrri Stadium|in Prishtina]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.evropaelire.org/amp/30151833.html|title=Kosova fiton kundër Çekisë në futboll|website=www.evropaelire.org|access-date=11 November 2023}}</ref> being 15 matches unbeaten in which they won 11 out of 15 games during that period, being almost two years without a defeat.<ref name="dreamteamfc.com">{{Cite web|url=https://www.dreamteamfc.com/c/news-gossip/449438/kosovo-unbeaten-record-fifa-euro-2020/|title=Europe's most in-form team only played their first official international in 2016|date=11 June 2019|access-date=11 November 2023}}</ref>{{deprecated source|certain=y|date=November 2024}} The game against [[England national football team|England]] away even saw the Kosovars took an early lead in the surprise, despite that they would lose 3–5 away, ending the longest unbeaten run in the football history of Kosovo.<ref name="ReferenceA">{{Cite web|url=https://www.ffk-kosova.com/anglia-ndal-serine-e-shkelqyeshme-te-dardaneve/|title=Anglia ndal serinë e shkëlqyeshme të Dardanëve|date=10 September 2019|access-date=11 November 2023}}</ref> In the following Kosovo would win once more this time defeating  [[Montenegro national football team|Montenegro]] with 2-0<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.evropaelire.org/amp/30216461.html|title=Kosova shënon fitore ndaj Malit të Zi në kualifikimet për EURO 2020|website=www.evropaelire.org|access-date=11 November 2023}}</ref> after that they faced the Czech Republic away. Despite a yet surprising lead, they were not able to hold on and would lose close with 2-1 the decider for the [[UEFA Euro 2020]] campaign. Kosovo finished their qualifying campaign in third place with eleven points.<ref name="ReferenceB">{{Cite web|url=https://www.ffk-kosova.com/dardanet-pesojne-humbje-ne-ceki-endrra-per-kualifikim-vazhdon-tek-liga-e-kombeve/|title=Dardanët pësojnë humbje në Çeki, ëndrra për kualifikim vazhdon tek Liga e Kombeve|date=14 November 2019|access-date=11 November 2023}}</ref> In the [[UEFA Euro 2020 qualifying play-offs]] Kosovo faced [[North Macedonia national football team|North Macedonia]] in the [[Toše Proeski Arena]] in [[Skopje]]. The match itself was very close but North Macedonia would win this match unfortunately ending Kosovo's dreams for a debut participation at the [[UEFA Euro 2020]] for the Kosovans.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ffk-kosova.com/endrra-euro2020-perfundon-dardanet-pesojne-humbje-ne-shkup/|title=Ëndrra "Euro2020" përfundon, Dardanët pësojnë humbje në Shkup|date=8 October 2020|access-date=11 November 2023}}</ref> This remains Kosovo's greatest National Football team success so far.

[[FC Prishtina]] and [[KF Trepça]] are the most known Football clubs in the Country, followed by [[KF Ballkani]] and [[KF Drita]].<ref>[http://ffk-kosova.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/FFK_20-vjet-Mevetesimi.pdf Futbolli 1991-2011] ffk-kosova.com</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ffk-kosova.com/historiku/|title=Historiku i FFK-së|date=29 November 2018|access-date=11 November 2023}}</ref> Trepça were able to qualify as the first Kosovan Football club in the history for the [[1977–78 Yugoslav First League|Yugoslav First League]], despite the relegation in the same saison they reached the finals of the [[1977–78 Yugoslav Cup]] losing close to [[HNK Rijeka]]. The best club football achievement for Kosovo under Yugoslavia.<ref name=historiku/> Fc Prishtina is the following team that [[1982–83 Yugoslav Second League|qualified]] to the Yugoslav First League in [[1983–84 Yugoslav First League|1983–84]] finishing in 8th place that saison and runners up that year to Eisenstadt in the [[Mitropa Cup]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.rsssf.org/tablesm/mit84.html|title=Mitropa Cup 1983/84|website=www.rsssf.org|access-date=11 November 2023}}</ref> They would play four more saison's in the highest division of Yugoslavia, before being relegated in [[1987–88 Yugoslav First League|1987-88]], also being able to reach in the same year the [[1987–88 Yugoslav Cup|Semifinals]] of the [[Yugoslav Cup]] in which they lost close to  [[FK Borac Banja Luka|Borac Banja Luka]] after penalty's.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://prishtinafc.com/historia/|title=Historia - FC Prishtina|date=13 April 2019|access-date=11 November 2023}}</ref> The most recent success came by [[KF Ballkani]] who became the first Kosovan Football after their independence to qualify for the newly crown [[UEFA Conference League]] in [[2022–23 UEFA Europa Conference League|2022-23]]<ref name="auto1">{{Cite web|url=https://telegrafi.com/ballkani-sjell-evropen-ne-kosove-armend-thaqi-ne-nje-interviste-per-mediumin-goal-krenar-qe-po-shkruajme-historine/|title=Ballkani sjell Evropën në Kosovë, Armend Thaqi në një intervistë për mediumin Goal: Krenar që po shkruajmë historinë - Telegrafi|first=Lavdim|last=Pireva|date=20 September 2022|access-date=11 November 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.goal.com/it/notizie/il-ballkani-porta-il-kosovo-in-europa-thaci-a-goal-orgogliosi-di-scrivere-la-storia/blt11b97afbab0fe95d|title=KF Ballkani schreibt Fußballmärchen: Nur fünf Jahre nach dem Aufstieg jetzt für den Kosovo in Europa &#124; Goal.com Deutschland|date=21 September 2022|website=www.goal.com|access-date=11 November 2023}}</ref> Their first ever win in a UEFA competition came against [[Sivasspor]] in a thrilling 3–4 away win in Turkey.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://alsat.mk/kf-ballkani-fiton-ne-turqi-dhe-ngjitet-ne-vend-te-dyte/|title=KF Ballkani, fiton në Turqi dhe ngjitet në vend të dytë|date=6 October 2022|access-date=11 November 2023}}</ref> They would qualify for the second year running for the [[2023–24 UEFA Europa Conference League|2023-24 UEFA Conference League]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://gazetaenigma.com/rishkruhet-historia-ballkani-kualifikohet-ne-fazen-e-grupeve-te-liges-se-konferences-per-here-te-dyte-radhazi/|title=Rishkruhet historia, Ballkani kualifikohet në fazën e grupeve të Ligës së Konferencës për herë të dytë radhazi|work=Gazeta Enigma|date=31 August 2023|access-date=11 November 2023}}</ref> After beating [[FC BATE Borisov]] in the Play-off 4–1 on aggregate in the final result.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.epokaere.com/ballkani-per-here-te-dyte-radhazi-pjese-e-fazes-se-grupeve-ne-ligen-e-konferences/|title=Ballkani për herë të dytë radhazi pjesë e fazës së grupeve në Ligën e Konferencës – Epoka e Re|access-date=11 November 2023}}</ref>

Some of the federations that are part of the [[international associations]] are Kosovo Taekwondo Federation, Boxing Federation, Handball Federation, Judo Federation, and [[Kosovo Ski Federation]]. Nevertheless, athletes who were born and raised in [[European countries]] had the opportunity to be successful in the international arena.

==Association football==
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The most popular sport in Kosovo is [[association football|football]]. The playing of football in [[Kosovo]] is documented since at least 1914. However, only in 1922 were the two first football clubs formed, FC Gjakova and [[FC Prishtina]]. Until 1926 the clubs competed within the several levels of the [[Belgrade Football Subassociation]], and after 1926, clubs from Kosovo were integrated into the newly formed [[Skopje Football Subassociation]]. The subassociations organised different levels of leagues which served as qualification leagues for the Yugoslav championship.<ref>[http://www.ofkbeograd.net/index.php?id=199 Milorad Sijić: "Football in the Kingdom of Yugoslavia"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120512115722/http://www.ofkbeograd.net/index.php?id=199 |date=2012-05-12 }}, pags. 135-140 {{in lang|sr}}</ref> From 1945 until 1991, football in the [[former Yugoslavia]] advanced so fast that in 1946 the [[Football Federation of Kosovo]] was formed as a subsidiary of the Football Federation of Yugoslavia. The most successful team from Kosovo in the first league of Yugoslavia was [[FC Prishtina]], while [[KF Trepça]] was part of the league for one year. In 1991 the Football Federation of Kosovo was refounded after all football players from Kosovo were banned from the First League in Yugoslavia. The first game was held in [[KF Flamurtari]]'s stadium on 13 September 1991 in [[Pristina]], which also marked the start of the first independent championship in Kosovo. The governing body in Kosovo is mainly responsible for the [[Kosovo national football team|national team]] and for most of the main cup competitions.<ref name="History of Football in Kosovo">{{cite web|title=History of Football in Kosovo|url=http://korneri.net/?p=60042|access-date=2 March 2014|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140302195907/http://korneri.net/?p=60042|archive-date=2 March 2014}}</ref>

Currently, Kosovo has a football league system which incorporates a number of clubs. The top division, the [[Football Superleague of Kosovo|Raiffeisen Super League]], has 12 teams.<ref>{{cite web|title=Kosovo Football Federation|url=http://www.ffk-kosova.com/|access-date=2 March 2014}}</ref> The league was founded in 1945 and is organized by the [[Football Federation of Kosovo]].<ref name="History of Football in Kosovo"/> The other three professional divisions are the first league which includes 16 teams, and the second and third league. There are also semi-professional and amateur football clubs that are active as well. The main cup competition in Kosovo is the [[Kosovo|Republic of Kosovo]] Cup, which is open to every men's football team that is part of the [[Football Federation of Kosovo]]. The most successful clubs are [[FC Prishtina]] (twenty championship titles), [[KF Vëllaznimi]] (eight championship titles), [[KF Trepça]] (seven championship titles), [[KF Liria]] (five championship titles), and [[KF Besa]] (three championship titles).<ref>{{cite web|title=Tables of Kosovo Football Champions since 1945|url=https://www.rsssf.org/tablesk/kosovochamp.html|access-date=2 March 2014}}</ref> [[FC Ballkani]] being the recent champion with (three Championship titles) from the season [[2021–22 Football Superleague of Kosovo|2021-22]], [[2022–23 Football Superleague of Kosovo|2022-23]] and most recently this season in [[2023–24 Football Superleague of Kosovo|2023-24]] for the third time consecutive, in the history of the football club from Suhareka.<ref>https://www.koha.net/futboll/420056/ballkani-kampion-i-kosoves-per-heren-e-trete-rresht {{Bare URL inline|date=August 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://klankosova.tv/ballkani-shkruan-historine-e-fiton-tri-here-rresht-titullin/ | title=Ballkani shkruan historinë, e fiton tri herë rresht titullin | date=18 May 2024 }}</ref>

The two main clubs in football are [[FC Prishtina]] and [[KF Trepça]] who have achieved great success in football. The football club Prishtina FC was founded in 1922, while KF Trepça was founded ten years later in 1932. KF Trepça was part of the 1977–78 championship in the [[former Yugoslavia]] League in football. One year later they reached huge success since they were able to play in the finals for the former [[1977–78 Yugoslav Cup|Yugoslavia Cup]] against [[HNK Rijeka]] in which they lost close.<ref name=historiku>[https://archive.today/20101020214232/http://www.kftrepca.com/Fillimi.aspx?tabindex=9&tabid=12#selection-447.235-447.528 Historiku i Klubit] kftrepca.com</ref> They became the only Kosovan Football club ever to reach the finals in the [[Yugoslav Cup]].<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.periskopi.com/kur-trepca-luante-ne-finalen-e-kupes-jugosllave-dhe-priste-new-yorkun-ne-mitrovice/ | title=Kur Trepça luante në finalen e Kupës Jugosllave dhe priste New Yorkun në Mitrovicë }}</ref> FC Prishtina became the first member of the league in 1983, and it achieved an impressive victory after beating [[Red Star Belgrade|Red Star]] in [[Belgrade]] with 3–1. {{football squad on pitch|align=right
|GK_nat  = YUG|GK  = [[Slobodan Šujica|S.Šujica]]
|RB_nat  = YUG|RB  = [[Fevzi Rama|F.Rama]]
|RCB_nat = YUG|RCB = [[Skënder Shengyli|S.Shengyli]]
|LCB_nat = YUG|LCB = [[Petar Gruevski|P.Gruevski]]
|LB_nat  = YUG|LB  = [[Faton Domi|F. Domi]]
|RM_nat  = YUG|RM  = [[Fadil Muriqi|F.Muriqi]]
|RCM_nat = YUG|RCM = [[Faruk Domi|F.Domi]]|RCM_shift=−1
|LCM_nat = YUG|LCM = [[Rifat Mehinović|R.Mehinović]]
|LM_nat  = YUG|LM  = [[Agim Cana|A.Cana]]
|RCF_nat = YUG|RCF = [[Fadil Vokrri|F.Vokrri]]
|LCF_nat = YUG|LCF = [[Zoran Batrović|Z.Batrović]]
|caption = [[1983–84 Yugoslav First League]] starting lineup vs. [[Red Star Belgrade]] '''(4–4–2)'''}}
During this time [[Fadil Vokrri]] impressed all with his talent as he was part of so-called "Golden Generation" of [[Prishtina]].
{{Citation needed|date=August 2021}} They would finish their first season in 8th place. Fc Prishtina in the same season played in the [[Mitropa Cup]], in which they came runners up to [[Eisenstadt]] from Austria. In the following seasons Prishtina were able to compete in the league until their last season in 1988. In the [[1987–88 Yugoslav Cup]] Prishtina reached the semifinals, in which they would lose against [[Borac Banja Luka]] after penalties.

===1981–1989: The Golden Generation of Fc Prishtina in Yugoslavia===

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|- style="background:#efefef;"
!Season
!League
!width=28|{{Tooltip|Pos|Position}}
!width=28|{{Tooltip|Pld|Games played}}
!width=28|{{Tooltip|W|Won}}
!width=28|{{Tooltip|D|Drawn}}
!width=28|{{Tooltip|L|Lost}}
!width=28|{{Tooltip|GF|Goals for}}
!width=28|{{Tooltip|GA|Goals against}}
!width=28|{{Tooltip|Pts|Points}}
!Notes
|-
|[[1980–81 Yugoslav Second League|1980–81]]
|style="background:#ffa07a;"|[[Yugoslav Second League]]
|align=right|'''8'''
|align=right|30||align=right|9||align=right|12||align=right|9
|align=right|27||align=right|22||align=right|'''30'''
|[[1980–81 Yugoslav Cup#First round|1st Round]]
|-
|[[1981–82 Yugoslav Second League|1981–82]]
|style="background:#ffa07a;"|[[Yugoslav Second League]]
|align=right|'''9'''
|align=right|30||align=right|10||align=right|8||align=right|12
|align=right|36||align=right|32||align=right|'''28'''
|[[1981–82 Yugoslav Cup#First round|1st Round]]
|-
|[[1982–83 Yugoslav Second League|1982–83]]
|style="background:#ffa07a;"|[[Yugoslav Second League]]
|align=right|'''1'''
|align=right|34||align=right|20||align=right|9||align=right|5
|align=right|65||align=right|30||align=right|'''49'''
|[[1982–83 Yugoslav Cup#First round|1st Round]] (promoted)
|-
|[[1983–84 Yugoslav First League|1983–84]]
|[[Yugoslav First League]]
|align=right|'''8'''
|align=right|34||align=right|15||align=right|3||align=right|16
|align=right|36||align=right|55||align=right|'''33'''
|[[1983–84 Yugoslav Cup#First round proper|1st Round]]
|-
|[[1984–85 Yugoslav First League|1984–85]]
|[[Yugoslav First League]]
|align=right|'''10'''
|align=right|34||align=right|13||align=right|6||align=right|15
|align=right|44||align=right|49||align=right|'''32'''
|[[1984–85 Yugoslav Cup#First Round proper|1st Round]]
|-
|[[1985–86 Yugoslav First League|1985–86]]
|[[Yugoslav First League]]
|align=right|'''11'''
|align=right|34||align=right|13||align=right|6||align=right|15
|align=right|37||align=right|47||align=right|'''32'''
|[[1985–86 Yugoslav Cup#First round|1st Round]]
|-
|[[1986–87 Yugoslav First League|1986–87]]
|[[Yugoslav First League]]
|align=right|'''14'''
|align=right|34||align=right|13||align=right|4||align=right|17
|align=right|47||align=right|52||align=right|'''30'''
|[[1986–87 Yugoslav Cup#First round|1st Round]]
|-
|[[1987–88 Yugoslav First League|1987–88]]
|[[Yugoslav First League]]
|align=right|'''18'''
|align=right|34||align=right|10||align=right|7||align=right|17
|align=right|43||align=right|59||align=right|'''27'''
|[[1987–88 Yugoslav Cup#Semi-finals|Semi-finals]] (relegated)
|}

The first unofficial Championship in Kosovo was held in 1991 in which 12 clubs participated.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.ffk-kosova.com/historiku/ | title=Historiku i FFK-së | date=29 November 2018 }}</ref> After some years without UEFA Club European football Kosovo was finally recognized by the [[UEFA]] in 2016.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://kallxo.com/shkurt/kosova-pranohet-ne-uefa/ | title=Kosova Pranohet në UEFA | date=3 May 2016 }}</ref> [[FC Ballkani]] became the first Kosovan football Club to qualify for an UEFA Competition, as they beat [[KF Shkupi]] in the [[2022–23 UEFA Europa Conference League qualifying phase and play-off round (Champions Path)|play-off round]] away and home to take place for the Groupstage of the [[2022–23 UEFA Europa Conference League group stage|2022–23 UEFA Europa Conference League]].<ref>{{cite web | url=https://inlajmi.com/2022/08/18/ballkani-fiton-kunder-shkupit/ | title=Ballkani fiton kundër Shkupit | date=18 August 2022 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.dukagjini.com/ballkani-shkruan-histori-kalon-ne-fazen-e-grupeve-te-liges-se-konferences/ | title=Ballkani shkruan histori, kalon në fazën e grupeve të Ligës së Konferencës - Dukagjini | date=25 August 2022 }}</ref> In Group G Ballkani faced in Prishtina in the debut [[CFR Cluj]] from Romania. They drew their first ever UEFA Club competition game with 1-1 thanks to a goal from [[Armend Thaqi]], securing Kosovo's first ever points in a UEFA club competition.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.suharekaonline.com/sport/ballkani-debuton-ne-ligen-e-konferences-me-barazim-ndaj-clujit/ | title=Ballkani debuton në Ligën e Konferencës me barazim ndaj Clujit | date=8 September 2022 }}</ref> After a close loss to [[SK Slavia Prague|Slavia Prague]] away from home, Ballkani would than secure Kosovo, maiden win in a UEFA competition as they beat Turkish side [[Sivasspor]] with an entertaining 3–4 win away in Turkey.<ref name="auto1"/> Despite some good performances Ballkani could not progress further as they secure only four points in the process, finishing in last place. It is still Kosovo's highest European club football success, in the history of the country.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://topsporti.com/artikulli/kosova-ne-2022/kosova | title=Kosova Në 2022! }}</ref> Ballkani also secured its first ever win for the Country in the [[UEFA Champions League]] [[2023–24 UEFA Champions League qualifying phase and play-off round|qualifying]] after beating in the first leg Bulgarian side [[PFC Ludogorets Razgrad|Ludogorets Razgrad]] with 2–0 in [[Fadil Vokrri Stadium|Prishtina]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.koha.net/sport/384847/ballkani-me-tre-sulmues-ndaj-ludogoretsit/|title=Shkëlqen Ballkani, fiton 2:0 ndaj kampionit bullgar - KOHA.net|access-date=11 November 2023}}</ref> After they lost to Ludogorets Razgrad away from home. Ballkani were able to win their next five matches in a row in the [[2023–24 UEFA Europa Conference League qualifying phase and play-off round|2023–24 UEFA Europa Conference League qualifying]] against [[Larne F.C.]] 3-1<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://albanianpost.com/ballkani-heroik/|title=Ballkani heroik|date=25 July 2023|access-date=11 November 2023}}</ref> and away with 4-0<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://lajmi.net/ballkani-fiton-thelle-ne-belfast-dhe-siguron-raundin-tjeter-te-uefa-conference-league/|title=Ballkani fiton thellë në Belfast dhe siguron raundin tjetër të UEFA Conference League|date=3 August 2023|access-date=11 November 2023}}</ref> as well. They beat [[Lincoln Red Imps F.C.]] in the following third round from Gibraltar with 2–0 at home and 3–1 away, to qualify for the Playoffs for the second year running.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://zeri.info/amp/index.php?id=502757|title=Ballkani mposht Linconin dhe kalon në Play-off të Ligës së Konferencës|website=zeri.info|access-date=11 November 2023}}</ref> In the [[2023–24 UEFA Europa Conference League qualifying phase and play-off round|Playoffs]] Ballkani were able to beat [[FC BATE Borisov|Bate Borisov]] from Belarus at home in the first leg with 4-1 despite the loss away from home with 0-1 they would qualify still for the [[2023–24 UEFA Europa Conference League]] for the second straight time as a Football Club in the history of Kosovo.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://shqip.com/fantastike-ballkani-serish-ne-grupet-e-liges-se-konferences/|title=Fantastike, Ballkani sërish në grupet e Ligës së Konferencës|first=Liman|last=Gashi|date=31 August 2023|access-date=11 November 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://telenews.al/fantastike-ballkani-per-vitin-e-dyte-me-rradhe-ne-grupe-te-nje-gare-evropiane/|title=Fantastike: Ballkani për vitin e dytë me rradhë në grupe të një gare evropiane|first=Donat|last=Hashani|date=31 August 2023|access-date=11 November 2023}}</ref> Other notable Kosovan Football clubs are [[FC Drita]] from Gjilan, who won the [[Football Superleague of Kosovo|Superleague of Kosovo]] three times most recently in [[2019–20 Football Superleague of Kosovo|2019–20]].<ref>{{cite web | url=https://sinjali.com/zyrtare-drita-kampion-i-kosoves/ | title=Zyrtare: Drita kampion i Kosovës | date=22 July 2020 }}</ref> In Europe their best result came at the previous season, as they nearly overcome the well known side [[Feyenoord|Feyenoord Rotterdam]] in two legs, losing away with 2-3 [[2021–22 UEFA Europa Conference League qualifying phase and play-off round|despite leading]] with goals from [[Marko Simonovski]] and [[Astrit Fazliu]] in the process.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://insajderi.org/momentet-me-te-mira-nga-ndeshja-feyenoord-drita-foto/ | title=Momentet më të mira nga ndeshja Feyenoord – Drita (Foto) | date=30 July 2021 }}</ref> Kosovo strongest encounter in recent history. Fc Drita impress recently again, as they draw away from home against the well known Czech Republic side of [[FC Viktoria Plzeň|Viktoria Plzeň]] in the [[2023–24 UEFA Europa Conference League qualifying phase and play-off round|2023–24 UEFA Europa Conference League qualifying]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://kosovapress.com/drita-barazon-si-mysafire-e-viktoria-plzen/|title=Drita barazon si mysafire e Viktoria Plzen|website=KosovaPress|access-date=11 November 2023}}</ref>

===Performances by Kosovan Football clubs in UEFA competitions===
{{updated|10 July 2024}}
{| class="wikitable"
|-
!rowspan="2"|Club
!rowspan="11"|
!colspan="5"|[[UEFA Champions League|Champions League]]
!rowspan="11"|
!colspan="5"|[[UEFA Europa League|Europa League]]
!rowspan="11"|
!colspan="5"|[[UEFA Europa Conference League|Conference League]]
!rowspan="11"|
!colspan="5"|[[Mitropa Cup]]
!rowspan="11"|
!colspan="5"|Total
|-
!{{Tooltip|Pld|Games played}}!!{{Tooltip|W|Won}}!!{{Tooltip|D|Drawn}}!!{{Tooltip|L|Lost}}!!{{Tooltip|Win %|Winning percentage}}
!{{Tooltip|Pld|Games played}}!!{{Tooltip|W|Won}}!!{{Tooltip|D|Drawn}}!!{{Tooltip|L|Lost}}!!{{Tooltip|Win %|Winning percentage}}
!{{Tooltip|Pld|Games played}}!!{{Tooltip|W|Won}}!!{{Tooltip|D|Drawn}}!!{{Tooltip|L|Lost}}!!{{Tooltip|Win %|Winning percentage}}
!{{Tooltip|Pld|Games played}}!!{{Tooltip|W|Won}}!!{{Tooltip|D|Drawn}}!!{{Tooltip|L|Lost}}!!{{Tooltip|Win %|Winning percentage}}
!{{Tooltip|Pld|Games played}}!!{{Tooltip|W|Won}}!!{{Tooltip|D|Drawn}}!!{{Tooltip|L|Lost}}!!{{Tooltip|Win %|Winning percentage}}
|-
|[[FC Ballkani|Ballkani]]
{{WDL|5|2|1|2}}
|colspan="5" {{n/a|''Did not participate''}}
{{WDL|24|12|2|10}}
|colspan="5" {{n/a|''Did not participate''}}
{{WDL|29|14|3|12}}
|-
|[[FC Prishtina|Prishtina]]
{{WDL|4|2|0|2}}
{{WDL|9|1|3|5}}
{{WDL|4|2|0|2}}
{{WDL|6|2|3|1}}
{{WDL|23|7|6|10}}
|-
|[[FC Drita|Drita]] 
{{WDL|6|3|0|3}}
{{WDL|4|1|1|2}}
{{WDL|10|3|3|4}}
|colspan="5" rowspan="6" {{n/a|''Did not participate''}}
{{WDL|20|7|4|9}}
|-
|[[FC Feronikeli 74|Feronikeli]] 
{{WDL|4|2|1|1}}
{{WDL|2|0|0|2}}
|colspan="5" {{n/a|''Did not participate''}}
{{WDL|6|2|1|3}}
|-
|[[SC Gjilani|Gjilani]] 
|colspan="5" rowspan="3" {{n/a|''Did not participate''}}
{{WDL|2|1|0|1}}
{{WDL|4|1|1|2}}
{{WDL|6|2|1|3}}
|-
|[[KF Dukagjini|Dukagjini]] 
|colspan="5" rowspan="3" {{n/a|''Did not participate''}}
{{WDL|4|2|0|2}}
{{WDL|4|2|0|2}}
|-
|[[KF Llapi|Llapi]]
{{WDL|4|0|2|2}}
{{WDL|4|0|2|2}}
|-
|[[KF Trepça '89|Trepça '89]]
{{WDL|2|0|0|2}}
|colspan="5" {{n/a|''Did not participate''}}
{{WDL|2|0|0|2}}
|-
!Total
!21!!9!!2!!10!!40.00
!17!!3!!4!!10!!17.65
!47!!20!!8!!19!!42.55
!6!!2!!3!!1!!33.33
!94!!34!!17!!41!!36.26
|}

=== Cups and Finals ===
==== Mitropa Cup ====
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
!Team
!Winners
!Runners-up
! class="unsortable"|Years won
! class="unsortable"|Years runner-up
|-
| [[FC Prishtina|Prishtina]] || {{center|–}} || {{center|1}} || – || [[Mitropa Cup|1983-84]]
|-
|}

===Kosovo's history under Yugoslavia ===
On 29 November 1942, Kosovo for first time in its history played a [[Exhibition game#Association football|friendly match]] as part of the celebrations for 30th Anniversary of the Independence of Albania against [[Albania national football team|Tirana]],{{efn|name=Tirana|The alternative name of the [[Albania national football team|Albania national team]] that was used during this match.<ref name=Shehu/>}} and the match ended with a 2–0 away defeat and the starting line-up of that match was Mustafa Daci, Ballanca, Ahmet Zaimi, Mazllum Xërxa, Veseli, Hajdar Hamza, Nebil Dylatahu, Ramadan Vraniqi, Dobrica Barbaroga,{{efn|Dobrica Barbaroga was the Albanianized full name of Dobrica Barbarogić by the media of that time, which seems to be expression of peaceful coexistence with national minorities even in Kosovo at that time.<ref name=DizdariI/>}} Bajrami and Henci.<ref name=DizdariI>{{cite news|url=http://www.zemrashqiptare.net/news/1668/rp-0/act-print/rf-1/printo.html|title=Besnik Dizdari: Kur në Tiranë lindte Përfaqësuesja e Kosovës...(II)|trans-title=Besnik Dizdari: When in Tirana the Kosovo national team was born...(II)|language=Albanian|author=Besnik Dizdari|website=Zemra Shqiptare|date=12 December 2007}}</ref><ref name=DizdariII>{{cite news|url=http://www.panorama.com.al/sport/opinion-nga-besnik-dizdari-armiqte-e-vertete-dhe-miqte-e-rreme-te-kosoves/|title="Armiqtë" e vërtetë dhe "miqtë" e rremë të Kosovës|trans-title=The real "enemies" and false "friends" of Kosovo|language=Albanian|author=Besnik Dizdari|publisher=[[Panorama Sport]]|date=15 September 2019}}</ref><ref name=Shehu>{{cite news|url=https://gazetasi.al/kalvari-sportiv-i-kosoves-dhe-miqesorja-e-harruar-me-jugosllavine/|title=Kosova, kalvari sportiv e miqësorja e harruar me Jugosllavinë|trans-title=Kosovo, the sports ordeal and the forgotten friendly with Yugoslavia|language=Albanian|author=Mendrit Shehu|website=Gazetasi|date=18 November 2019}}</ref>

===1967–1975===
On 8 November 1967, Kosovo for first time as [[Socialist Autonomous Province of Kosovo#1963–1968|autonomous province]] of [[Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia|SFR Yugoslavia]] played a friendly match against [[Yugoslavia national football team|Yugoslavia]] and the match ended with a 3–3 home draw and the starting line-up of that match was a mix between Albanian and Serbian players as Milosavlević, Stevanović, Mušikić, Abrashi, S. Džukić, V. Džukić, Brovina, Hatibi, Radović, Prekazi and Pindović, for Yugoslavia this match it was a pre-preparation before the [[UEFA Euro 1968 qualifying Group 4|UEFA Euro 1968 qualifying]] match against [[Albania national football team|Albania]].<ref name=DizdariII/><ref name=Shehu/>

====Brotherhood and Unity Tournament====
Eight years after the match against Yugoslavia, Kosovo in 1975 participated for the first and last time in Brotherhood and Unity Tournament, which was held in [[Pristina]] and [[Prizren]], where they won in all four matches of this tournament against [[Montenegro national football team|Montenegro]] (2–0), [[Bosnia and Herzegovina national football team|Bosnia and Herzegovina]] (2–1), [[Slovenia national football team|Slovenia]] (2–0) and [[North Macedonia national football team|Macedonia]] (1–0) and also took first place.<ref name=DizdariII/><ref name=Shehu/>
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center;"
|-
!Year
!Round
!{{Tooltip|Pos|Position}}
!{{Tooltip|Pld|Games played}}
!{{Tooltip|W|Won}}
!{{Tooltip|D|Drawn}}
!{{Tooltip|L|Lost}}
!{{Tooltip|GF|Goals for}}
!{{Tooltip|GA|Goals against}}
|-bgcolor=gold
|{{flagicon|Socialist Republic of Serbia}} Brotherhood and Unity Tournament
|'''Winner'''
|'''1st'''
|'''4'''||'''4'''||'''0'''||'''0'''||'''7'''||'''1'''
|-
!Total
!Best: Winner
!1/1
!4
!4
!0
!0
!7
!1
|}

=== Efforts for internationalization of Kosovo in FIFA and UEFA ===
In September 2012, [[List of Albania international footballers|Albania international]] [[Lorik Cana]], along with Swiss internationals [[Granit Xhaka]], [[Valon Behrami]] and [[Xherdan Shaqiri]], all of them with Kosovo Albanian origin, wrote a declaration to FIFA President [[Sepp Blatter]], asking him to allow Kosovo to play friendly matches. The declaration was also signed by eight other Albanian footballers hailing from Kosovo as [[Ahmed Januzi]], [[Alban Meha]], [[Armend Dallku]], [[Burim Kukeli]], [[Etrit Berisha]], [[Fatmire Bajramaj]], [[Lorik Cana]], [[Mërgim Mavraj]] and [[Samir Ujkani]].<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20160601202326/http://www.gazeta-shqip.com/lajme/2012/09/20/shaqiri-xhaka-canaco-deklarate-per-kosoven-ne-fifa/ Shaqiri, Xhaka, Cana&Co., deklaratë për Kosovën në FIFA] gazeta-shqip.com 20 September 2012</ref>

On 6 February 2013, FIFA decided to allow Kosovan club teams to play friendly games against clubs from countries whose national teams were members of FIFA.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20190620192102/https://www.fifa.com/mm/document/affederation/administration/02/01/19/65/circularno.1342-friendlygameswithteamsofthefootballfederationofkosovo.pdf Friendly games with teams of the Football Federation of Kosovo] FIFA</ref> However, it was stipulated that Kosovan clubs and teams could not display national symbols such as the Kosovan flag, emblem, etc., or play the Kosovan anthem back then. On 5 March 2014, the Kosovan football team was finally allowed by FIFA to play its [[2014 Kosovo v Haiti football match|first international friendly match]], against Haiti this match ended in a 0–0 draw.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20190306042847/http://ffk-kosova.com/2014/03/05/kosova-e-dha-provimin-barazoi-pa-gola-me-haitin/ Kosova e dha provimin, barazoi pa gola me Haitin] ffk-kosova.com 5 March 2014</ref>

After the match against Haiti, six more matches were followed in 2014, against [[Turkey national football team|Turkey]], [[Senegal national football team|Senegal]], [[Albania national football team|Albania]], [[Equatorial Guinea national football team|Equatorial Guinea]] and [[Oman national football team|Oman]] respectively. Kosovo would secure their first win ever, in an international football match after beating Oman 1–0 with a goal from [[Albert Bunjaku]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ffk-kosova.com/federata/2014/09/07/kosova-shijoi-fitoren-e-pare-nen-ombrellen-e-fifa-s/|title=Federata e Futbollit e Kosovës » Kosova shijoi fitoren e parë nën ombrellën e FIFA-s|date=10 August 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180810110246/http://www.ffk-kosova.com/federata/2014/09/07/kosova-shijoi-fitoren-e-pare-nen-ombrellen-e-fifa-s/ |archive-date=10 August 2018 }}</ref>

=== Membership in UEFA and FIFA ===
In September 2015, at an UEFA Executive Committee meeting in [[Malta]], the request from Kosovo for admission in UEFA was scheduled for deliberation in the next Ordinary Congress, to be held in [[Budapest]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.zeriamerikes.com/a/kosovo-uefa/2969817.html|title=UEFA shqyrton në mars të vitit të ardhshëm anëtarësimin e Kosovës|date=19 September 2015|website=Voice of America|access-date=11 November 2023}}</ref> On 3 May 2016, at the Ordinary Congress, Kosovo was accepted into [[UEFA]] after members voted 28–24 in favor of Kosovo.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2016/may/03/kosovo-accepted-uefa-member-vote-congress|title=Kosovo accepted as member of Uefa after Congress vote|date=3 May 2016|access-date=11 November 2023|newspaper=The Guardian}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.evropaelire.org/amp/27712005.html|title=Kosova bëhet anëtarja e 55-të e UEFA-s|website=www.evropaelire.org|access-date=11 November 2023}}</ref> Ten days later, Kosovo was accepted in [[FIFA]] during their 66th Congress in [[Mexico]], with 141 votes in favour and 23 against.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Historike, Kosova pranohet ne FIFA |url=https://www.botasot.info/sporti/547823/historike-kosova-pranohet-ne-fifa/ |access-date=2023-06-07 |website=Bota Sot |language=en}}</ref>

=== First Tournament ===

==== Kosovo debut in the World Cup Qualification ====

Kosovo began to make their debut in International Football at the [[2018 FIFA World Cup qualification (UEFA)|2018 FIFA World Cup qualification]]. In which Kosovo faced in Group I. [[Croatia national football team|Croatia]], [[Finland national football team|Finland]], [[Ukraine national football team|Ukraine]], [[Turkey national football team|Turkey]] and [[Iceland national football team|Iceland]].<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20180614021249/https://www.fifa.com/worldcup/news/kosovo-and-gibraltar-assigned-to-2018-fifa-world-cup-qualifying-groups-2800710 Kosovo and Gibraltar assigned to 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifying groups] FIFA</ref><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20180614021246/http://www.ffk-kosova.com/federata/2016/06/09/kosova-ne-grupin-i-per-kualifikimet-e-boterorit-2018/ Kosova në Grupin I për kualifikimet e Botërorit 2018] ffk-kosova.com 9 June 2016</ref> The Kosovars created its first major surprise, holding host Finland to a 1–1 draw, thanks to a penalty scored by 
[[Valon Berisha]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ffk-kosova.com/kosove-briliante-debuton-me-barazim-ne-kualifikimet-e-boterorit-2018/|title=Kosovë brilante, debuton me barazim në kualifikimet e Botërorit 2018|date=5 September 2016|access-date=11 November 2023}}</ref> but it turned to be the lone point of Kosovo in the qualification, as the team lost the remaining games and finished last. Also suffering the highest loss in their young history against Croatia with 0–6 at home.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://gazeta-shqip.com/kryesoret/kosova-humb-thelle-ndaj-kroacise-06/|title=Kosova humb thellë ndaj Kroacisë, 0:6|website=Gazeta Shqip|access-date=11 November 2023}}</ref> After this Qualification [[Albert Bunjaki]] were sacked and replaced by Swiss coach [[Bernard Challandes]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.aa.com.tr/sq/sport/bernard-challandes-trajner-i-ri-i-komb%C3%ABtares-s%C3%AB-kosov%C3%ABs/1078155|title=Bernard Challandes, trajner i ri i kombëtares së Kosovës|website=[[Anadolu Agency]]|access-date=11 November 2023}}</ref> for the newly upcoming [[UEFA Nations League]] competition.

=== Kosovo's Golden era===
Following the failure to qualify for [[2018 FIFA World Cup]], Kosovo participated in the [[2018–19 UEFA Nations League D]] Group 3 against [[Azerbaijan national football team|Azerbaijan]], [[Faroe Islands national football team|Faroe Islands]], and [[Malta national football team|Malta]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.uefa.com/uefanationsleague/news/0253-0d81efc3a33f-dd2083a5720d-1000--uefa-nations-league-2018-19-league-phase-draw/|title=UEFA Nations League 2018/19 League Phase draw &#124; UEFA Nations League|date=24 January 2018|website=UEFA.com|access-date=11 November 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://top-channel.tv/2018/01/24/liga-e-kombeve-kosova-ne-grupin-3/|title=Liga e Kombeve, Kosova në Grupin D3|website=top-channel.tv|access-date=11 November 2023}}</ref> Kosovo first ever UEFA competition match was against Azerbaijan in which they draw away with a goalless result.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.uefa.com/uefanationsleague/match/2024104--azerbaijan-vs-kosovo/|title=Azerbaijan-Kosovo &#124; UEFA Nations League 2019|website=UEFA.com|access-date=11 November 2023}}</ref> Kosovo achieved their first win in the UEFA Nations League, which was also the team's first-ever competitive win, a 2–0 home win against the Faroe Islands.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://kosovotwopointzero.com/en/football-comes-home-with-fadil/|title=Football comes home with Fadil|date=11 September 2018|website=Kosovo 2.0|access-date=11 November 2023}}</ref><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20181009013414/http://www.ffk-kosova.com/federata/2018/09/11/kosova-e-nderon-me-fitore-fadil-vokrrin/ Kosova e nderon me fitore Fadil Vokrrin, merr kryesimin e Grupit 3 në Ligën D] ffk-kosova.com 11 September 2018</ref> Kosovo would also gain more confidence after beating Malta away from home with 0–5 by goals from  [[Vedat Muriqi|Muriqi]], [[Benjamin Kololli|Kololli]], [[Donis Avdijaj|Avdijaj]] and [[Milot Rashica|Rashica]]. That is Kosovo's highest win in their football history of the country.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://telegrafi.com/kosova-fiton-dominim-dhe-goleade-ndaj-maltes-finalja-te-marten-ndaj-azerbajxhanit/|title=Kosova fiton me dominim dhe goleadë ndaj Maltës, 'finalja' të martën ndaj Azerbajxhanit - Telegrafi|first=Shkumbin|last=Pireva|date=17 November 2018|access-date=11 November 2023}}</ref> In the final match of the Group, the Kosovans faced Azerbaijan this time at home, beating them with a stellar performance with 4–0 in which [[Arber Zeneli]] scored a hattrick for his Country.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://gazetaeprizrenit.net/kosova-fiton-40-ndaj-azerbajxhanit-kalon-ne-ligen-c/|title=Kosova fiton 4:0 ndaj Azerbajxhanit, kalon në Ligën C|date=20 November 2018|access-date=11 November 2023}}</ref> After this Kosovo finished the league unbeaten (with four wins and two draws) and secured promotion to the C league for the [[2020–21 UEFA Nations League C|next edition]], as well as securing the country's first-ever play-offs spot in its attempt to qualify for the [[UEFA Euro 2020]] tournament.<ref name="ffk-kosova.com"/>

After a successful Nations League, campaign Kosovo entered the [[UEFA Euro 2020]] qualifying in which they were placed in [[UEFA Euro 2020 qualifying Group A|Group A]] against 
[[Bulgaria national football team|Bulgaria]], [[Czech Republic national football team|Czech Republic]], [[Montenegro national football team|Montenegro]], and the well known side of [[England national football team|England]].<ref name="web.archive.org"/> The Kosovan Football Federation enjoyed an unbeaten streak of 15 matches in international football from 2017 and also at the start of their first ever [[UEFA Euro]] qualifying campaign. As the Kosovans were able to start pretty well considering their underdog role at this group drawing 1:1 against Bulgaria at home in the [[Fadil Vokrri Stadium]] in [[Prishtina]], thanks to an equalizer from [[Arber Zeneli]] missing out unlucky on their first win in this group.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://korrespodenti.com/lajme/kosova-barazon-ndaj-bullgarise-mysafiret-kishin-fatin-e-botes/,%20https://korrespodenti.com/lajme/kosova-barazon-ndaj-bullgarise-mysafiret-kishin-fatin-e-botes/|title=Kosova barazon ndaj Bullgarisë – mysafirët kishin fatin e botës! - Korrespodenti|date=25 March 2019|access-date=11 November 2023}}</ref> Despite drawing once more away from home against Montenegro,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ffk-kosova.com/kosova-barazon-me-malin-e-zi-ne-podgorice/|title=Kosova barazon me Malin e Zi në Podgoricë|date=7 June 2019|access-date=11 November 2023}}</ref> than Kosovo were able to win their first ever qualifying match for a major tournament by defeating Bulgaria 3–2.  away from home in the [[Vasil Levski National Stadium]] in [[Sofia]] to a late header by [[Elbasan Rashani]].
<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ffk-kosova.com/kosove-e-mrekullueshme-shijon-fitore-historike-ne-bullgari/|title=Amazing Kosovo enjoys historic win in Bulgaria|date=10 June 2019|access-date=11 November 2023}}</ref> The next win came surprisingly in Prishtina against the [[Czech Republic national football team|Czech Republic]] winning with 2–1 with goals from [[Vedat Muriqi]] and [[Mërgim Vojvoda]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://telegrafi.com/live-kosova-zhvillon-ndeshjen-kualifikuese-ndaj-republikes-ceke/|title=Në detaje - e gjitha që ndodhi në triumfin mbresëlënës të Kosovës kundër Republikës Çeke - Telegrafi|first=Imran|last=Amiti|date=7 September 2019|access-date=11 November 2023}}</ref> After this win they were called the "Brazilians of the Balkans" due to their long unbeaten run of 15 matches in which they won 11 at that time. Being also the longest unbeaten run in Europe out of any national football team at that current time.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://talksport.com/football/599045/kosovo-war-england-remarkable-run/|title=How war-torn Kosovo can stun England and continue their remarkable run|date=9 September 2019|website=talkSPORT|access-date=11 November 2023}}</ref>

The game against [[England national football team|England]] away even saw the Kosovars took an early lead in the surprise, despite that they would lose 3–5 away, ending the longest unbeaten run in the football history of Kosovo.<ref name="ReferenceA"/> In the following Kosovo would win once more this time defeating [[Montenegro national football team|Montenegro]] with 2–0 by goals from [[Amir Rrahmani]] and [[Vedat Muriqi|Muriqi]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.evropaelire.org/amp/30216461.html|title=Kosova shënon fitore ndaj Malit të Zi në kualifikimet për EURO 2020|website=www.evropaelire.org|access-date=11 November 2023}}</ref> after that they faced the Czech Republic away. Despite a yet surprising lead, by a header from [[Atdhe Nuhiu]] they were not able to hold on and would lose close with 2-1 the decider for the [[UEFA Euro 2020]] campaign. Kosovo finished their qualifying campaign in third place with eleven points.<ref name="ReferenceB"/> In the [[UEFA Euro 2020 qualifying play-offs]] Kosovo faced [[North Macedonia national football team|North Macedonia]] in the [[Toše Proeski Arena]] in [[Skopje]]. The match itself was close but North Macedonia would win this match 2-1 despite a goal from [[Florent Hadergjonaj]] ending Kosovo's dreams for a debut participation at the [[UEFA Euro 2020]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ffk-kosova.com/endrra-euro2020-perfundon-dardanet-pesojne-humbje-ne-shkup/|title=Ëndrra "Euro2020" përfundon, Dardanët pësojnë humbje në Shkup|date=8 October 2020|access-date=11 November 2023}}</ref> This remains Kosovo's greatest National Football team success so far.

==== Notable Kosovan Football Players ====

Three football players born in Kosovo ([[Milutin Šoškić]], [[Fahrudin Jusufi]], [[Vladimir Durković]]) were part of the [[Yugoslavia national football team]], who won the gold medal at the [[Football at the 1960 Summer Olympics|1960 Summer Olympics]] and silver medal at the [[1960 European Nations' Cup|1960 European Championship]]. Nowadays, in many European teams, there are players from Kosovo who have the opportunity to show their talents and values.<ref>{{cite web|title=History of Sports in Kosovo|url=http://www.president-ksgov.net/?page=1,71|publisher=The President of Kosovo Office|access-date=2 March 2014}}</ref> [[Lorik Cana]] was the captain and legend of [[Olympique de Marseille]]. He also played before for [[Paris Saint-Germain F.C.]] and after that for [[Sunderland A.F.C.]],[[Galatasaray S.K. (football)|Galatasaray]] and [[SS Lazio|Lazio Rome]], he is known for  leading the [[Albania national football team]] to their maiden Euros at the [[UEFA Euro 2016]] in France.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://shqip.com/lorik-cana-karriera-dhe-kujtime-nga-jeta-e-tij/ | title=Lorik Cana, karriera dhe kujtime nga jeta e tij | date=21 December 2022 }}</ref> [[Valon Behrami]] played for [[West Ham United F.C.]] and currently is playing for [[Watford FC]]. There are other players who had the opportunity to play for European football clubs like, such as [[Xherdan Shaqiri]], who plays now as a midfielder for [[Chicago Fire FC|Chicago Fire]] and for the [[Switzerland national football team]]. He played before for [[FC Basel]] as well as for [[FC Bayern Munich|Bayern Munich]] with who he won the [[2012–13 UEFA Champions League|2012–13 Champions League]] with.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/match/2009612--dortmund-vs-bayern/|title=Dortmund-Bayern: UEFA Champions League 2012/13 Final|website=UEFA.com|access-date=11 November 2023}}</ref> He than also had a successful spell with [[Liverpool F.C.|Liverpool]] winning his second [[2018–19 UEFA Champions League|UEFA Champions League in 2018-19]], being so far the only Albanian of Kosovan descent to achieve this feat.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://sport.ch/champions-league/342238/shaqiri-nach-zweitem-cl-titel-ich-habe-eine-ganze-menge-dazu-beigetragen|title=Live Sport und News|website=sport.ch|access-date=11 November 2023}}</ref> Other notable footballers are [[Granit Xhaka]], who just recently won with [[Bayer 04 Leverkusen]] the [[2023–24 Bundesliga]] Championship.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://onefootball.com/en/news/bayer-leverkusen-crowned-german-champions-for-first-time-39348923 | title=Bayer Leverkusen crowned German champions for first time 🏆 | date=14 April 2024 }}</ref> He also played before for [[Arsenal F.C.]] winning with them twice the [[FA Cup]] in [[2016–17 FA Cup|2016-17]] and [[2019–20 FA Cup|2019-20]] and reaching with them the [[UEFA Europa League]] finals in [[2018–19 UEFA Europa League|2018-19]] losing to rivals [[Chelsea F.C.]].<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11670/11731272/arsenals-europa-league-final-woe-undermines-unai-emerys-rebuild | title=Arsenal's Europa League final thrashing by Chelsea undermines Unai Emery's rebuild }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.arsenal.com/historic/players/granit-xhaka#:~:text=Since%20joining%20the%20Gunners%20in,Cup%20and%20Community%20Shield%20twice | title=Granit Xhaka | date=12 May 2024 }}</ref> Followed by fellow Footballers like [[Milot Rashica]] and [[Amir Rrahmani]] who recently won the [[Seria A]] title with [[SSC Napoli]] in [[2022–23 Serie A|2022-23]] in his football career.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://klankosova.tv/amir-rrahmani-feston-titullin-e-kampionit-me-flamurin-e-kosoves-video/|title=Amir Rrahmani feston titullin e kampionit me flamurin e Kosovës (VIDEO)|first=L.|last=I|date=4 June 2023|access-date=11 November 2023}}</ref>

=== Gjilan derby ===
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[[Gjilan derby]] is the largest football derby in Kosovo which is contested between fierce rivals [[Drita FC]] and [[SC Gjilani]]. The derby was started in 1995 after the crisis and split of Drita FC. For the past 20 years, the match has attracted tens of thousands of fans.

There is often a fierce rivalry between one of the two strongest teams in the national league and that is particularly the case in the Football Superleague of Kosovo, where the game between Drita and [[SC Gjilani|Gjilani]] is known as the [[Gjilan derby]]. According to the tradition of the city of Gjilan, the party starts with fans organization, who try to give the maximum support for the respective clubs, there is also some surprise for the other opponent camp, to say that we were better and is appreciated more than what is presented with great curiosity about the whole city, what a presentation will be on the weekend from {{nowrap|{{lang|sq|[[Skifterat]]}} (Falcons)}} and {{nowrap|{{lang|sq|[[Intelektualët]]}} (Intellectuals)}}.

Three days before the match the derby gives the atmosphere a night life, everywhere in the cafe bars is an atmosphere that occurs only during national holidays, where fans are seen by both the {{nowrap|{{lang|sq|Skifterat}} (Falcons)}} and {{nowrap|{{lang|sq|Intelektualët}} (Intellectuals)}} to live all that week under the fever of the much-anticipated derby.

One hour before the match, the two camps are organized in groups and always avoid eventual incidents between the two ultras groups. They divide the streets from where they will go to the stadium, which is good, because the [[Kosovo Police]] organised themselves in a way to avoid the breakdown of this holiday and the much-anticipated confrontation in Gjilan.

For a brief few moments, everything apart from the dozens of flares that littered the pitch, that would have disappeared from view. Gone were the two white minarets that usually overlook the stadium in eastern Kosovo. Gone too were the lines of riot police patrolling the front of the main stand along with the 10,000-strong crowd, all enveloped in a monstrous blue cloud of smoke. On the other side of the pitch, a similar scene was being played out, but the consuming cloud was red. The only evidence of a football match being played was the thunderous noise of drums and chants rising ethereally from the fog.<ref>{{cite web|title=Kosovo: new nation, fresh problems|url=http://www.worldsoccer.com/features/kosovo-new-nation-fresh-problems-390837#jzZlcKyWupdVDG3g.99|website=Worldsoccer.com|date=20 November 2016 |publisher=James Montague|access-date=20 November 2016}}</ref>

== Kosovo women's national football team ==

Kosovo began to make their debut in the [[2019 FIFA Women's World Cup qualification]], where Kosovo was drawn with [[Albania women's national football team|Albania]], [[Greece women's national football team|Greece]] and [[Malta women's national football team|Malta]].<ref name=2019FIFAWWCQ-FIFA>{{cite web|url=http://www.ffk-kosova.com/kosova-ne-grup-me-shqiperine/|title=Kosova në grup me Shqipërinë|trans-title=Kosovo in a group with Albania|language=sq|publisher=[[Football Federation of Kosovo]]|date=19 January 2017}}</ref> The Kosovars, despite their efforts, failed to qualify and finished last in the group with three losses. After failing to qualify for the [[2019 FIFA Women's World Cup]], Kosovo participated in the [[UEFA Women's Euro 2021 qualifying Group A|UEFA Women's Euro 2021 qualifying]], together with [[Estonia women's national football team|Estonia]], [[Russia women's national football team|Russia]], [[Slovenia women's national football team|Slovenia]], [[Turkey women's national football team|Turkey]] and 2019 World Cup runners-up finisher [[Netherlands women's national football team|Netherlands]],<ref name=UEFAWEU2021Q-FFK>{{cite web|url=http://www.ffk-kosova.com/u-hodh-shorti-per-evropianin-e-femrave/|title=U hodh shorti për Evropianin e femrave|trans-title=The lot was drawn for the European women|language=sq|publisher=[[Football Federation of Kosovo]]|date=21 February 2019}}</ref> the Kosovars created their first big surprise, defeating Turkey in a 2–0 home win, which was also the team's first-ever competitive win,<ref name=KVXvTUR-FFK>{{cite web|url=http://www.ffk-kosova.com/kosova-e-mrekullueshme-kunder-turqise-i-nis-me-fitore-kualifikimet/|title=Kosova e mrekullueshme kundër Turqisë, i nis kualifikimet me fitore|trans-title=Wonderful Kosovo against Turkey, starts the qualifications with a victory|language=sq|publisher=[[Football Federation of Kosovo]]|date=30 August 2019}}</ref> victory which increased the enthusiasm which unfortunately did not last long and after the positive results began to experience a decline which resulted in disqualification.

== Achievements in Football ==

* '''[[UEFA European Championship]]:'''
** '''Playoffs ''' (1): [[UEFA Euro 2020 qualifying play-offs]].
** '''Promotion''' (1): [[2018–19 UEFA Nations League D]]
* '''[[Kosovo national football team]]:''' being 15 Matches unbeaten between 2017-2019 winning 11 Matches out of it.<ref>https://www.fifa.com/fifaplus/en/articles/brazil-of-the-balkans-when-fast-rising-kosovo-surpassed-all-expectations {{Bare URL inline|date=August 2024}}</ref>

=== Kosovo Youth Football Teams in UEFA and regional competitions ===

* '''[[2013 Valais Youth Cup|Valais Youth Cup]]'''
** 4th place (1): at the [[2013 Valais Youth Cup]] in Switzerland for the [[Kosovo national under-21 football team]]

=== Kosovan football clubs in UEFA Club and Continental Competitions ===

* '''[[UEFA Conference League]]:'''
** Groupstage (2): [[FC Ballkani]] in [[2022–23 UEFA Europa Conference League|2022-23]] and [[2023–24 UEFA Europa Conference League|2023–24]]
* '''[[Mitropa Cup]]:'''
** Runners Up (1): [[FC Prishtina]] in the [[Mitropa Cup|1983–84 Mitropa Cup]].<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.rsssf.org/tablesm/mit.html | title=Mitropa Cup }}</ref>
* '''[[Yugoslav Cup]]:'''
** Runners Up (1): by [[KF Trepça]] in [[1977–78 Yugoslav Cup|1977-78]].
** Semifinalist (1): [[FC Prishtina]] in [[1987–88 Yugoslav Cup|1987-88]].

=== Kosovan Futal clubs in UEFA Club Competitions ===
* '''[[UEFA Futsal Champions League]]:'''
** Round of 16 (2): [[FC Feniks Drenas|Feniks Drenica]] in [[2016–17 UEFA Futsal Cup|2016-17]] and by Prishtina 01 in [[2023–24 UEFA Futsal Champions League|2023-24]]
** Round of 32 (1): [[FC Prishtina (futsal)|FC Prishtina]] in [[2020–21 UEFA Futsal Champions League|2020-21]]

=== Kosovan Female Football in UEFA and FIFA Competitions ===
* '''[[UEFA Women's Nations League]]:'''
** '''Promotion''' (1): [[2023–24 UEFA Women's Nations League C]]
* '''[[Turkish Women's Cup]]:'''
** Winners (2): the [[Kosovo women's national football team]] in [[2023 Turkish Women's Cup|2023]] and [[2024 Turkish Women's Cup|2024]]
* '''[[BFU International Women's Cup]]:'''
** Winners (1) by the [[Kosovo women's national football team]] in [[BFU International Women's Cup|2023]]
* '''[[UEFA Women's Champions League]]:'''
** '''Round of 32''' (1): [[KFF Mitrovica]] in [[2019–20 UEFA Women's Champions League knockout phase|2019-20]]

== Futsal ==
Kosovo's history in Futsal is stated since the early 21st century. They finally got accepted as an UEFA futsal member on the Congress in Budapest in September 2015.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.zeriamerikes.com/a/kosovo-uefa/2969817.html | title=UEFA shqyrton në mars të vitit të ardhshëm anëtarësimin e Kosovës | date=19 September 2015 }}</ref> They are accepted as a World Futsal member in the 66th FIFA congress held in Mexico, being finally fully accepted in May 2016.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://telegrafi.com/zyrtare-kosova-pranohet-ne-fifa-jemi-te-barabarte-te-gjitha-vendet-e-botes/|title=Zyrtare: Kosova pranohet në FIFA, jemi të barabartë me të gjitha vendet e botës|date=13 May 2016|website=Telegrafi|access-date=11 November 2023}}</ref>  [[Futsal Superleague of Kosovo|The Futsal Superleague of Kosovo]] was founded in 2005.

They gain access to the [[UEFA Futsal Champions League]] in their debut season in the [[2016–17 UEFA Futsal Cup]]. In which [[FC Feniks Drenas]] made their debut for Kosovo at this competition.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://topsporti.com/artikulli/feniksi-debuton-sot-ne-uefa-futsal-cup/fifa | title=Feniksi debuton sot në UEFA Futsal Cup }}</ref> Feniks were able to impress in the first round as they won all three matches against Oxford City Lions with 2-3 from England, they beating than Andorran side [[FC Encamp]] with a high scoring 0–12 win against the host of this round.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.uefa.com/uefafutsalchampionsleague/match/2020284--encamp-vs-feniks/ | title=Encamp-Feniks &#124; Futsal Champions League 2016/17 }}</ref> In the third and final match Feniks Drenica were once more able to win as they beat ASA Tel Aviv with a final score of 6-0 respectively.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.uefa.com/uefafutsalchampionsleague/match/2020286--feniks-vs-tel-aviv/ | title=Feniks-Tel-Aviv &#124; Futsal Champions League 2016/17 }}</ref> Qualifying as a debutant to the Main round. In the Main Round they were able to maintain their form. They won their first match against the host Železarec Skopje with 0–5 respectively. That would be followed by a close loss to the Azerbaijan side [[Araz Naxçivan]] with a 0–1 despite that loss. Feniks then were able to beat Tbilisi State University from Georgia with a decisive 3–7 win to qualify as the first Kosovan Futsal Club to qualify for the Elite Round, competing with the sixteen best European clubs that year. It is so far also the best result for Kosovo in a Football-based competition.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://telegrafi.com/feniksi-shkruan-historine/|title=Feniksi shkruan historinë - Telegrafi|first=Nol|last=Elshani|date=14 October 2016|access-date=11 November 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.uefa.com/uefafutsalchampionsleague/match/2020314--tbilisi-state-uni-vs-feniks/ | title=Tbilisi State Uni.-Feniks &#124; Futsal Champions League 2016/17 }}</ref> In the Elite Round itself Feniks was not able to qualify but had some close matches against [[FK Nikars|Nikars Riga]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://telegrafi.com/feniksi-e-nis-humbje-edhe-pse-luajti-si-e-barabarte/|title=Feniksi e nis me humbje edhe pse luajti si e barabartë|date=24 November 2016|website=Telegrafi|access-date=11 November 2023}}</ref> 4–3 loss despite an equalizer from Brahimi and in the last match against [[Real Rieti Calcio a 5|Real Rieti]] even leading that match despite the loss they would finish this season as the 13th best Futsal team in Europe. The greatest achievement for Kosovo at this sport.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://topsporti.com/artikulli/feniksi-skuadra-e-13-me-e-mire-ne-evrope/te-tjera|title=Feniksi, skuadra e 13 më e mirë në Evropë|first=boldUnderline|last=llc|website=TopSporti.com|access-date=11 November 2023}}</ref>

The next success came by FC Prishtina who competed in the [[UEFA Futsal Champions League]] for the first time in the [[2020–21 UEFA Futsal Champions League|2020–21 season]], entering at the [[2020–21 UEFA Futsal Champions League#Preliminary round|preliminary round]]. On 21 October 2020, the draw was held and Prishtina were drawn against the Albanian side [[Futsal Klub Tirana|Tirana]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.supersport.al/futsal-raundi-paraeliminator-derbi-shqiptar-prishtina-tirana/|title=Futsal/Raundi paraeliminator, derbi shqiptar Prishtina-Tirana!|trans-title=Futsal/Preliminaries round, Albanian derby Prishtina-Tirana!|language=Albanian|publisher=[[SuperSport (Albanian TV network)|SuperSport Albania]]|date=21 October 2020}}</ref> On 25 November 2020, Prishtina beat Tirana at [[Palace of Youth and Sports]] in [[Prishtina]],<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.rtklive.com/sq/news-single.php?ID=481348|title=Prishtina mposht Tiranën në Ligën e Kampionëve|trans-title=Prishtina defeats Tirana in the Champions League|language=Albanian|publisher=[[Radio Television of Kosovo]]|date=25 November 2020}}</ref> this victory secured the qualification for the [[2020–21 UEFA Futsal Champions League#Round of 32|round of 32]], where they faced Spanish giants [[FC Barcelona Futsal|Barcelona]],<ref>{{cite web|url=https://kanal10.live/sport/prishtina-kunder-barcelones-ne-ligen-e-kampioneve-ne-futsall|title=Prishtina kundër Barcelonës në Ligën e Kampionëve në futsall|trans-title=Prishtina against Barcelona in the Futsal Champions League|language=Albanian|website=Kanal10|date=9 December 2020}}</ref> who defeated Fc Prishtina with a result of 9–2. So far their greatest result at this competition.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://kallxo.com/sport/futsall-prishtina-mposhtet-me-rezultat-te-thelle-nga-barcelona/|title=Futsall: Prishtina mposhtet me rezultat të thellë nga Barcelona|trans-title=Futsal: Prishtina is defeated with a deep result by Barcelona|language=Albanian|publisher=[[Kallxo]]|date=15 January 2021}}</ref>

=== Kosovo futsal clubs in European competitions ===
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center;"
|-
!Season
!Team
!Round
!Opponent
!Home
!Away
!{{Tooltip|Agg.|Total points series (aggregate)}}
|-
!colspan="7"|[[UEFA Futsal Champions League|UEFA Futsal Cup]]
|-
|rowspan="9"|[[2016–17 UEFA Futsal Cup|2016–17]]
|rowspan="9"|[[FC Feniks Drenas|Feniks]]
|rowspan="3"|[[2016–17 UEFA Futsal Cup#Group H|PR]]
|align="left"|{{fbaicon|ENG}} Oxford City Lions
|bgcolor="#DDFFDD" colspan="3"|'''3–2'''
|-
|align="left"|{{fbaicon|AND}} [[FC Encamp|Encamp]] '''({{Abbr|H|Host}})'''
|bgcolor="#DDFFDD" colspan="3"|'''12–0'''
|-
|align="left"|{{fbaicon|ISR}} ASA Tel Aviv
|bgcolor="#DDFFDD" colspan="3"|'''6–0'''
|-
|rowspan="3"|[[2016–17 UEFA Futsal Cup#Group 2|MR]]
|align="left"|{{fbaicon|MKD}} Železarec Skopje '''({{Abbr|H|Host}})'''
|bgcolor="#DDFFDD" colspan="3"|'''5–0'''
|-
|align="left"|{{fbaicon|AZE}} [[Araz Naxçivan]]
|bgcolor="#FFDDDD" colspan="3"|'''0–1'''
|-
|align="left"|{{fbaicon|GEO}} Tbilisi State University
|bgcolor="#DDFFDD" colspan="3"|'''7–3'''
|-
|rowspan="3"|[[2016–17 UEFA Futsal Cup#Group A 2|ER]]
|align="left"|{{fbaicon|LVA}} [[FK Nikars|Nikars]]
|bgcolor="#FFDDDD" colspan="3"|'''3–4'''
|-
|align="left"|{{fbaicon|KAZ}} [[AFC Kairat|Kairat]] '''({{Abbr|H|Host}})'''
|bgcolor="#FFDDDD" colspan="3"|'''0–6'''
|-
|align="left"|{{fbaicon|ITA}} [[Real Rieti Calcio a 5|Real Rieti]]
|bgcolor="#FFDDDD" colspan="3"|'''3–6'''
|-
|rowspan="6"|[[2017–18 UEFA Futsal Cup|2017–18]]
|rowspan="6"|[[FC Liburni Gjakovë|Liburni]]
|rowspan="3"|[[2017–18 UEFA Futsal Cup#Group B|PR]]
|align="left"|{{fbaicon|LTU}} Vytis
|bgcolor="#DDFFDD" colspan="3"|'''7–3'''
|-
|align="left"|{{fbaicon|MNE}} Titograd
|bgcolor="#DDFFDD" colspan="3"|'''7–2'''
|-
|align="left"|{{fbaicon|LUX}} Differdange 03 '''({{Abbr|H|Host}})'''
|bgcolor="#DDFFDD" colspan="3"|'''6–2'''
|-
|rowspan="3"|[[2017–18 UEFA Futsal Cup#Group 5|MR]]
|align="left"|{{fbaicon|FRA}} Garges Djibson
|bgcolor="#DDFFDD" colspan="3"|'''6–4'''
|-
|align="left"|{{fbaicon|CRO}} [[F.C. Nacional|Nacional]] '''({{Abbr|H|Host}})'''
|bgcolor="#FFDDDD" colspan="3"|'''4–9'''
|-
|align="left"|{{fbaicon|ARM}} [[Leo Futsal|Leo]]
|bgcolor="#FFDDDD" colspan="3"|'''5–6'''
|-
!colspan="7"|[[UEFA Futsal Champions League]]
|-
|rowspan="3"|[[2018–19 UEFA Futsal Champions League|2018–19]]
|rowspan="3"|[[FC Feniks Drenas|Feniks]] '''({{Abbr|H|Host}})'''
|rowspan="3"|[[2018–19 UEFA Futsal Champions League#Group 4|MR]]
|align="left"|{{fbaicon|KAZ}} [[AFC Kairat|Kairat]]
|bgcolor="#FFDDDD" colspan="3"|'''3–7'''
|-
|align="left"|{{fbaicon|BLR}} Lidselmash Lida
|bgcolor="#FFDDDD" colspan="3"|'''2–3'''
|-
|align="left"|{{fbaicon|POR}} [[Sporting CP (futsal)|Sporting CP]]
|bgcolor="#FFDDDD" colspan="3"|'''0–5'''
|-
|rowspan="3"|[[2019–20 UEFA Futsal Champions League|2019–20]]
|rowspan="3"|[[FC Liburni Gjakovë|Liburni]]
|rowspan="3"|[[2019–20 UEFA Futsal Champions League#Group 7|MR]]
|align="left"|{{fbaicon|FRA}} Toulon Élite
|bgcolor="#FFFFDD" colspan="3"|'''5–5'''
|-
|align="left"|{{fbaicon|NED}} Hovocubo
|bgcolor="#FFFFDD" colspan="3"|'''3–3'''
|-
|align="left"|{{fbaicon|BLR}} [[MFC Stalitsa Minsk|Stalitsa Minsk]] '''({{Abbr|H|Host}})'''
|bgcolor="#FFFFDD" colspan="3"|'''1–1'''
|-
|rowspan="2"|[[2020–21 UEFA Futsal Champions League|2020–21]]
|rowspan="2"|[[FC Prishtina (futsal)|Prishtina]]
|[[2020–21 UEFA Futsal Champions League#Preliminary round|PR]]
|align="left"|{{fbaicon|ALB}} [[Futsal Klub Tirana|Tirana]] '''({{Abbr|H|Host}})'''
|bgcolor="#DDFFDD" colspan="3"|'''3–0'''
|-
|[[2020–21 UEFA Futsal Champions League#Round of 32|R32]]
|align="left"|{{fbaicon|ESP}} [[FC Barcelona Futsal|Barcelona]] '''({{Abbr|H|Host}})'''
|bgcolor="#FFDDDD" colspan="3"|'''2–9'''
|-
|rowspan="6"|[[2021–22 UEFA Futsal Champions League|2021–22]]
|rowspan="9"|Liqeni
|rowspan="3"|[[2021–22 UEFA Futsal Champions League#Group H|PR]]
|align="left"|{{fbaicon|TUR}} Tavşançalı
|bgcolor="#DDFFDD" colspan="3"|'''5–0'''
|-
|align="left"|{{fbaicon|ENG}} [[Helvécia Futsal Club|Helvécia]]
|bgcolor="#DDFFDD" colspan="3"|'''7–6'''
|-
|align="left"|{{fbaicon|GER}} TSV Weilimdorf '''({{Abbr|H|Host}})'''
|bgcolor="#DDFFDD" colspan="3"|'''3–2'''
|-
|rowspan="3"|[[2021–22 UEFA Futsal Champions League#Group 6|MR]]
|align="left"|{{fbaicon|ROU}} United Galati
|bgcolor="#DDFFDD" colspan="3"|'''6–4'''
|-
|align="left"|{{fbaicon|UKR}} [[Uragan Ivano-Frankivsk]] '''({{Abbr|H|Host}})'''
|bgcolor="#FFDDDD" colspan="3"|'''1–7'''
|-
|align="left"|{{fbaicon|AZE}} [[Araz Naxçivan]]
|bgcolor="#FFFFDD" colspan="3"|'''6–6'''
|-
|rowspan="3"|[[2022–23 UEFA Futsal Champions League|2022–23]]
|rowspan="3"|[[2022–23 UEFA Futsal Champions League#Group 6|MR]] '''({{Abbr|H|Host}})'''
|align="left"|{{fbaicon|BLR}} [[MFC Stalitsa Minsk|Stalitsa Minsk]]
|bgcolor="#FFDDDD" colspan="3"|'''2–6'''
|-
|align="left"|{{fbaicon|POL}} [[Piast Gliwice]]
|bgcolor="#FFDDDD" colspan="3"|'''3–9'''
|-
|align="left"|{{fbaicon|DEN}} Gentofte
|bgcolor="#DDFFDD" colspan="3"|'''4–3'''
|-
|rowspan="9"|[[2023–24 UEFA Futsal Champions League|2023–24]]
|rowspan="9"|Prishtina 01
|rowspan="3"|[[2023–24 UEFA Futsal Champions League#Group D|PR]]
|align="left"|{{fbaicon|ISL}} Ísbjörninn
|bgcolor="#DDFFDD" colspan="3"|'''11–1'''
|-
|align="left"|{{fbaicon|NOR}} Utleira
|bgcolor="#DDFFDD" colspan="3"|'''5–1'''
|-
|align="left"|{{fbaicon|POL}} KSC Lubawa '''({{Abbr|H|Host}})'''
|bgcolor="#FFFFDD" colspan="3"|'''1–1'''
|-
|rowspan="3"|[[2023–24 UEFA Futsal Champions League#Group 7|MR]]
|align="left"|{{fbaicon|FIN}} Kampuksen Dynamo
|bgcolor="#DDFFDD" colspan="3"|'''6–0'''
|-
|align="left"|{{fbaicon|LTU}} [[FK Kauno Žalgiris (futsal)|Kauno Žalgiris]] '''({{Abbr|H|Host}})'''
|bgcolor="#FFFFDD" colspan="3"|'''0–0'''
|-
|align="left"| {{fbaicon|CYP}} [[AEL Limassol]]
|bgcolor="#DDFFDD" colspan="3"|'''8–2'''
|-
|rowspan="3"|[[2023–24 UEFA Futsal Champions League#Group B 2|ER]] '''({{Abbr|H|Host}})'''
|align="left"|{{fbaicon|KAZ}} [[AFC Kairat|Kairat]]
|bgcolor="#FFDDDD" colspan="3"|'''2–11'''
|-
|align="left"|{{fbaicon|SVN}} [[FK Dobovec|Dobovec]]
|bgcolor="#FFFFDD" colspan="3"|'''3–3'''
|-
|align="left"| {{fbaicon|POR}} [[S.L. Benfica (futsal)|Benfica]]
|bgcolor="#FFDDDD" colspan="3"|'''1–10'''
|}

=== Overall record of Kosovo in the UEFA Futsal Champions League ===
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center;"
|-
! style="width:120px;"|Overall
! style="width:35px;"|PPs
! style="width:35px;"|GP
! style="width:35px;"|W
! style="width:35px;"|D
! style="width:35px;"|L
! style="width:35px;"|GF
! style="width:35px;"|GA
! style="width:35px;"|GD
! style="width:35px;"|PTs
|-
|- style="background:#eee;"
|'''Total'''
|'''8'''
|'''41'''
|'''19'''
|'''7'''
|'''15'''
|'''167'''
|'''142'''
|'''+25'''
|'''64'''
|}

=== Kosovo national futsal team ===

Kosovo has so far participated in three international tournaments. first at the Futsal Week 2016, an international futsal tournament.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://telegrafi.com/perfaqesuesja-e-kosoves-ne-futsall-perfundon-e-para-turneun-ne-kroac/|title=Përfaqësuesja e Kosovës në futsall përfundon e para turneun në Kroaci|trans-title=Kosovo national futsal team finished first the tournament in Croatia|language=sq|publisher=[[Telegrafi]]|date=3 September 2016}}</ref> In which they won  this tournament after beating Finland and Turkey in the Groupstage. They also participated at the 2021 Continental Futsal Championship in Thailand. In which they couldn't past the Groupstage. 
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center;" 
|-
!style="background:#244AA5; color:white; {{box-shadow border|a|#D0A650|2px}}"|Tournament
!style="background:#244AA5; color:white; {{box-shadow border|a|#D0A650|2px}}"|Round
!style="background:#244AA5; color:white; {{box-shadow border|a|#D0A650|2px}}"|{{Tooltip|Pos|Position}}
!style="background:#244AA5; color:white; {{box-shadow border|a|#D0A650|2px}}"|{{Tooltip|Pld|Games played}}
!style="background:#244AA5; color:white; {{box-shadow border|a|#D0A650|2px}}"|{{Tooltip|W|Won}}
!style="background:#244AA5; color:white; {{box-shadow border|a|#D0A650|2px}}"|{{Tooltip|D|Drawn}}
!style="background:#244AA5; color:white; {{box-shadow border|a|#D0A650|2px}}"|{{Tooltip|L|Lost}}
!style="background:#244AA5; color:white; {{box-shadow border|a|#D0A650|2px}}"|{{Tooltip|GF|Goals for}}
!style="background:#244AA5; color:white; {{box-shadow border|a|#D0A650|2px}}"|{{Tooltip|GA|Goals against}}
|-style="background:gold"
|{{flagicon|CRO}} 2016 Futsal Week Tournament<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.futsalplanet.com/agenda/agenda-01.asp?id=19452|title=Futsal Week 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171003030839/http://www.futsalplanet.com/agenda/agenda-01.asp?id=19452|website=Futsal Planet|date=August 2016|archive-date=3 October 2017}}</ref>
|'''Champions'''||'''1st'''||4||3||0||1||17||7
|-
|{{flagicon|THA}} 2021 Continental Futsal Championship
|'''Group stage'''||'''4th'''||3||0||1||2||10||14
|-style="background:#CC9966"
|{{flagicon|CRO}} 2023 April Cup Futsal Week
|'''Group stage'''||'''3th'''||2||0||1||1||5||10
|-
!style="background:#244AA5; color:white; {{box-shadow border|a|#D0A650|2px}}"|Total
!style="background:#244AA5; color:white; {{box-shadow border|a|#D0A650|2px}}"|1 title
!style="background:#244AA5; color:white; {{box-shadow border|a|#D0A650|2px}}"|3/3
!style="background:#244AA5; color:white; {{box-shadow border|a|#D0A650|2px}}"|9
!style="background:#244AA5; color:white; {{box-shadow border|a|#D0A650|2px}}"|3
!style="background:#244AA5; color:white; {{box-shadow border|a|#D0A650|2px}}"|2
!style="background:#244AA5; color:white; {{box-shadow border|a|#D0A650|2px}}"|4
!style="background:#244AA5; color:white; {{box-shadow border|a|#D0A650|2px}}"|32
!style="background:#244AA5; color:white; {{box-shadow border|a|#D0A650|2px}}"|31
|}

==Basketball==
{{Main|Kosovo men's national basketball team}}
[[Basketball]] is one of the most known sports in [[Kosovo]]. The first championship was held in 1991 with the participation of eight teams. The first champion was KB Prishtina. The Basketball Federation of Kosovo was accepted as a full member of FIBA on 13 March 2015.<ref>{{cite web|title=Kosovo becomes 215th National Member Federation of FIBA|url=https://www.fiba.basketball/news/kosovo-becomes-215th-national-member-federation-of-fiba|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150315235854/http://www.fiba.com/news/kosovo-becomes-215th-national-member-federation-of-fiba|url-status=live|archive-date=March 15, 2015|access-date=13 March 2015|publisher=FIBA}}</ref> Kosovo took first part in the [[EuroBasket]] qualification for the first time in [[EuroBasket 2017 qualification#Group E|2017]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://telegrafi.com/kosova-ne-kualifikimet-per-eurobasket-2017/|title=Kosova në kualifikimet për "Eurobasket 2017"|date=22 October 2015|website=Telegrafi|access-date=11 November 2023}}</ref> Kosovo would secure their first ever win against [[North Macedonia men's national basketball team|North Macedonia]] in their [[2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup qualification (Europe)|debut]] winning with 72–68 at home.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.fiba.basketball/basketballworldcup/2019/european-pre-qualifiers/0208/Kosovo-MKD | title=Kosovo v MKD boxscore - FIBA Basketball World Cup 2019 European Pre-Qualifiers 2017 - 2 August }}</ref><ref>[http://www.basketbolli.com/sq/article/fitore-e-madhe-e-kosoves-ndaj-maqedonise Fitore e madhe e Kosovës ndaj Maqedonisë] basketbolli.com
{{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180625161155/http://www.basketbolli.com/sq/article/fitore-e-madhe-e-kosoves-ndaj-maqedonise |date=2018-06-25 }}</ref> Kosovo would win once more during the Pre-Qualifiers, against [[Estonia men's national basketball team|Estonia]] 75–69 to finish with a (2–2) record to advance to the first round of World Cup qualifying.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.koha.net/sport/67040/fitorja-e-vitit-ndash-kosova-kunder-estonise-ne-basketboll/|title=Fitorja e vitit – Kosova kundër Estonisë në basketboll - KOHA.net|access-date=11 November 2023}}</ref> In the next round, Kosovo would eventually see their World Cup hopes vanish, as the team went winless before being eliminated.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.fiba.basketball/basketballworldcup/2019/european-qualifiers/team/Kosovo | title=Kosovo at the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2019 European Qualifiers 2019 }}</ref> Kosovo most recently recorded its highest win against [[Switzerland men's national basketball team|Switzerland]] scoring an easy win with 76–49 in the qualification for the [[EuroBasket 2025 qualification|EuroBasket 2025]] tournament. In the third round. 
<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.fiba.basketball/eurobasket/2025/pre-qualifiers/game/1907/Kosovo-Switzerland|title=Kosovo v Switzerland boxscore - FIBA EuroBasket 2025 Pre-Qualifiers - 19 July|website=FIBA.basketball|access-date=11 November 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.albinfo.ch/kosova-fiton-bindshem-ndaj-zvicres-ne-basketboll/|title=Kosova fiton bindshëm ndaj Zvicrës në basketboll|date=19 July 2023|website=Albinfo|access-date=11 November 2023}}</ref>

Since 2013, five teams from Kosovo [[KB Prishtina]], [[KB Peja]], [[KB Trepça]], [[KB Bashkimi]] and [[KB Rahoveci]] have participated in the [[Balkan International Basketball League]] (BIBL).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://balkanleague.net/en/index.php |title=balkanleague.net |website=Balkanleague.net |access-date=2016-08-28}}</ref>
The Kosovo Basketball Federation organizes competitions in different categories for men and women. The major league of basketball is called ETC Super League following, first league, juniors' league, cadets' league, and pioneers' league.
Also part of the Kosovo Basketball Federation competitions is the Cup of Kosovo. The current winner is Peja.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.balkanleague.net/en/team_history.php?id=44 |title=KB Peja |website=Balkanleague.net |access-date=2016-08-28}}</ref>
Participating teams in the ETC Super League are: [[Prishtina|KB Prishtina]], [[KB Peja|Peja]], [[KB Trepça|Trepça]], [[KB Bashkimi|Bashkimi]], [[KB Drita]], [[KB Besa]], RTV 21, and Kastrioti.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.basketbolli.com/sq/league/etc-superliga |title=ETC SUPERLIGA &#124; FBK – Federata e Basketbollit te Kosoves, Kosovo Basketball Federation |access-date=2014-03-01 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140402174016/http://www.basketbolli.com/sq/league/etc-superliga |archive-date=2014-04-02 }}</ref>
The current champion is [[Sigal Prishtina]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://telegrafi.com/sigal-prishtina-kampione-e-kupes-se-kosoves/|title=Sigal Prishtina kampione e Kupës së Kosovës|website=Telegrafi.com|date=April 28, 2013|access-date=October 27, 2021}}</ref>

[[KB Prishtina]] is the most successful Basketball team in Kosovo. They have been crowned champions of the [[Kosovo Basketball Superleague]] 14 times. They also won the [[Kosovo Cup (basketball)|Kosovo Cup]] 15 times most recently in 2020.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://lajmi.net/sigal-prishtina-fiton-kupen-e-kosoves-triumfon-ne-finale-ndaj-yllit/|title=Sigal Prishtina fiton Kupën e Kosovës, triumfon në finale ndaj Yllit|date=February 7, 2021}}</ref> KB Prishtina also won the Kosovo Supercup seven times so far.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://klankosova.tv/kb-prishtina-fiton-per-te-shtaten-here-superkupen-e-kosoves/|title=KB Prishtina fiton për të shtatën herë Superkupën e Kosovës|date=October 25, 2020}}</ref> KB Prishtina successfully won twice the [[Balkan International Basketball League]] first in [[2014–15 BIBL season|2014–15]] against [[BC Rilski Sportist]] and for the second time in [[2015–16 BIBL season|2015–16]] after beating in the finals [[KK Mornar Bar|Mornar Bar]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://zeri.info/amp/index.php?id=418656|title=KB Prishtina konfirmon pjesëmarrjen në Ligën Ballkanike|website=zeri.info}}</ref> They would win it for a record third time after beating this time in the finals [[AEL Limassol B.C.]] with 72-67 in the [[2023–24 BIBL season]].<ref>{{cite web | url=https://telegrafi.com/kb-prishtina-fiton-ligen-ballkanike-per-te-trete-mposht-ekipin-grek/amp/Prishtina | title=KB Prishtina fiton Ligën Ballkanike për herë të tretë - mposht ekipin nga Qipro - Telegrafi | date=14 April 2024 }}</ref> Prishtina made their debut in European Basketball at the [[FIBA Europe Cup]] in [[2015–16 FIBA Europe Cup|2015–16]]. They were able to qualify for the [[2018–19 FIBA Europe Cup Play-offs|Play-offs]] for the first time in [[2018–19 FIBA Europe Cup|2018–19]] where they faced in the round of sixteen [[Pallacanestro Varese]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.fiba.basketball/europecup/18-19/news/fiba-europe-cup-round-of-16-pairings-drawn|title=FIBA Europe Cup Round of 16 pairings drawn|website=FIBA.basketball}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://klankosova.tv/z-mobile-prishtina-nuk-ia-del-ndaj-vareses-rezultati-7780/|title=Z-Mobile Prishtina nuk ia del ndaj Vareses, rezultati 77:80|date=March 6, 2019}}</ref> It is the best result for Kosovan basketball at the [[FIBA Europe Cup]]. So far Kosovan Basketball club has won 20 matches in European Basketball. [[KB Ylli]] is the most recent club who represented Kosovo at the [[2022–23 FIBA Europe Cup]]. Their most famous win came against the German side [[Brose Bamberg]] winning away from home with 78–81 after over time.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://katror.info/golden-eagle-ylli-shenoi-fitoren-e-pare-ne-fiba-europe-cup/|title='Golden Eagle Ylli' shënoi fitoren e parë në FIBA Europe Cup|first1=Reita|last1=Demi|date=October 27, 2022|website=katror.info}}</ref> KB Prishtina also made its debut by taking place into the young founded [[European North Basketball League]] also called ENBL.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.enbleague.eu/post/welcome-sigal-prishtina | title=Welcome SIGAL Prishtina! | date=30 August 2022 }}</ref> In which they had some success after qualifying to the Playoffs during the [[2022–23 European North Basketball League]].<ref>{{cite web | url=https://sinjali.com/historike-sigal-prishtina-kualifikohet-ne-play-off-te-enbl/ | title=Historike: Sigal Prishtina kualifikohet në "play-off" të ENBL | date=10 February 2023 }}</ref> After two wins in their group against polish side [[Zastal Zielona Góra|Zielona Gora]] with 75-89<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.enbleague.eu/post/amazing-berisha-leads-sigal-prishtina-to-upset-win-at-zielona-gora | title=Amazing Berisha leads Sigal Prishtina to upset win at Zielona Gora | date=20 December 2022 }}</ref> and again away against Lithuanian side and [[2021–22 European North Basketball League|ENBL-Finalists]] [[BC Šiauliai|Šiauliai]] with an impressive 67-97 result.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.enbleague.eu/post/berisha-and-thomas-lead-sigal-prishtina-to-big-win-over-%C5%A1iauliai | title=Berisha and Thomas lead Sigal Prishtina to big win over Šiauliai | date=24 January 2023 }}</ref> In the Quarterfinals Prishtina faced another polish side this time against 
[[Wilki Morskie Szczecin|King Szczecin]]. Despite a draw in the first leg with 64-64 in [[Palace of Youth and Sports|Prishtina]]<ref>{{cite web | url=https://rtv21.tv/sigal-prishtina-barazon-me-king-szczecin-ne-sfiden-e-pare-ne-enbl/ | title=Sigal Prishtina barazon me King Szczecin në sfidën e parë në ENBL - RTV21 | date=8 March 2023 }}</ref> they were eliminated from this competition after losing away with an close result of 85-78 after two legs.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://shqip.com/sigal-prishtina-eliminohet-nga-liga-enbl-mundet-ne-poloni-nga-king-szczecin/ | title=Sigal Prishtina eliminohet nga Liga ENBL, mundet në Poloni nga King Szczecin | date=20 March 2023 }}</ref>

In the [[Basketball Champions League]] Kosovo made its debut with KB Prishtina in the [[2017–18 Basketball Champions League]] qualification losing against [[BC Minsk]] in both matches.<ref>https://www.koha.net/sport/45627/prishtina-kerkon-mrekulline-ne-minsk {{Bare URL inline|date=August 2024}}</ref> KB Prishtina were able in the [[2018–19 Basketball Champions League|following season in 2018-19]]
to secure Kosovo's first ever win at this competition after defeating dutch side [[Donar (basketball club)|Donar Groningen]] in Prishtina with 84-64 so far the only win for Kosovo at this competition.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://telegrafi.com/z-mobile-prishtina-bindese-ne-triumfin-ndaj-donar-groningen/ | title=Z Mobile Prishtina bindëse në triumfin ndaj Donar Groningen | date=20 September 2018 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.supersport.al/basketball-champions-league-prishtina-fiton-te-paren-ndaj-donar-groningen/ | title=Basketball Champions League/Prishtina fiton të parën ndaj Donar Groningen | date=21 September 2018 }}</ref> Despite the win they lost the second leg in Groningen with more points to closely miss the second round of the qualification stage. In the [[2019–20 Basketball Champions League]] KB Prishtina faced polish side [[Legia Warsaw (basketball)|Legia Warschau]]. In which Prishtina were able to put an close fight losing the first leg in Kosovo with 79-81<ref>{{cite web | url=https://insajderi.com/prishtina-kerkon-kualifikimin-ne-fazen-tjeter-te-liges-se-kampioneve-keto-jane-detajet/ | title=Prishtina kërkon kualifikimin në fazën tjetër të Ligës së Kampionëve – Këto janë detajet }}</ref> at the next match Prishtina would lose the second leg in Warsaw with 85-83 after Overtime unfortunately.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://klankosova.tv/sigal-prishtina-eliminohet-pas-dy-vazhdimeve-ne-champions-league/ | title=Sigal Prishtina eliminohet pas dy vazhdimeve në Champions League | date=20 September 2019 }}</ref> Missing out Again for the second round for the Blue and Whites. The [[Kosovo Basketball Superleague]] is ranking 35th in [[Basketball Champions League records and statistics|Europe]] at the Basketball Champions League. Because of their performance in recent years by [[KB Ylli|Golden Eagle Ylli]] in [[2022–23 Basketball Champions League|2022-23]] and [[KB Peja]] in this [[2023–24 Basketball Champions League|year's edition]] losing to [[Bakken Bears]] in the Qualification Group I Quarterfinals.<ref>https://www.koha.net/de/Sport/393227/Peja-akzeptiert-das-Niveau-des-Meisters-als-unspielbar-und-strebt-eher-den-FIBA-%E2%80%8B%E2%80%8B%E2%80%8B%E2%80%8BEurope-Cup-an/ {{Bare URL inline|date=August 2024}}</ref> In 2024, [[KB Trepça|Trepça]] became the first Kosovan club to achieve a win in the [[Basketball Champions League|BCL Qualifiers]] by defeating the Cypriot Champion [[Keravnos BC|Keravnos]] but lost against the Czech champion [[Basketball Nymburk|Nymburk]] in the next round.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.albinfo.ch/trepca-shkruan-histori-fiton-ndeshjen-kualifikuese-te-championsit/|title=Trepça shkruan histori, fiton ndeshjen kualifikuese të Championsit|date=18 September 2024|work=albinfo.ch}}</ref>

Notable players born in Kosovo who played for the very successful Yugoslavia national basketball team including Zufer Avdija, Marko Simonović, and [[Dejan Musli]]. [[Ferit Zekolli]] were the only Kosovan of Albanian descent, who played in the [[First Federal Basketball League]] in the late 1970s for [[KK Zadar]] from Croatia in the [[1977–78 Yugoslav First Basketball League|1977–78]] Saison.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.kultplus.com/tag/ferit-zekolli/|title=Ferit Zekolli|date=31 December 2021|access-date=11 November 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://new.kosovarja-ks.com/njeriu-me-i-gjate-ne-kosove/|title=Njeriu më i gjatë në Kosovë|date=11 April 2019|access-date=11 November 2023}}</ref> One of the most famous clubs in [[basketball]] was called Elektricisti, part of the second division in the former Yugoslavia, while [[Zufer Avdija]], a basketball player for Eleketricisti has played for the basketball national team of Yugoslavia when they were part of the European Basketball League.

The female basketball club [[Univerziteti Priština|Univerziteti Prishtina]] have a long history as competing in the 1970 and '80s in the [[Yugoslav Women's Basketball League]]. Were they competed between the first and second division in [[Yugoslavia]].They participated with success at the [[WABA League]] in [[2003–04 EWWL Trocal league|2003–04]], in which they qualified for the Final Four after finishing third in the Regular season. They faced in the semifinals Croatian side [[ŽKK Šibenik|Šibenik Jolly JBS]] in which they lost with 81–64 in the end missing out on the finals. In the third place match they faced another Croatian team in [[ŽKK Croatia 2006 Zagreb|Croatia 2006]] Prishtina lost this match close on the third place, finishing, this tournament in 4th place. Still one of the greatest achievements for the female Basketball club in Kosovo.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.basketbolli.com/Article/History | title=Federata e Basketbollit të Kosovës }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.botasot.info/basketboll-sporti/1041564/fitueset-e-kupes-se-kosoves-nder-vite-femrat/ | title=Fitueset e Kupës së Kosovës ndër vite (Femrat) }}</ref>

==Judo==
[[Judo]] is a martial art that brought Kosovo its first gold medal. The organization of games between the clubs is controlled by the Judo Federation of Kosovo. The [[Kosovo Judo Federation]] was accepted in 2012 as a full member of the [[International Judo Federation]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.intjudo.eu/News/cikk2180 |title=International Judo Federation |website=Intjudo.eu |access-date=2016-08-28 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120427214556/http://www.intjudo.eu/News/cikk2180 |archive-date=2012-04-27 |url-status=dead }}</ref> Presently, there are 12 clubs active from different cities in Kosovo. The number of participants from all the clubs is 750 men and 250 women, while the number of active coaches is 25.<ref>{{cite web|title=Information about Kosovo Judo Federation|url=http://www.kosovajudo.com/kontakti.html|access-date=2 March 2014|archive-date=29 September 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170929233531/http://www.kosovajudo.com/kontakti.html|url-status=dead}}</ref>

Judo is the most successful individual sport in Kosovo. At the [[European Judo Championships]] the Kosovan judokas winning so far 27 medals in which of them being 9 gold 4 silver and 14 bronze, since their first participation in 2014.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://kosovajudo.com/kosova-fiton-4-medalje-ne-kampionatin-evropian-per-senior-ne-montpellier-france-2023/|title=Kosova fiton 4 medalje në Kampionatin Evropian për Senior në Montpellier, Francë 2023 &#124; Federata e Xhudos së Kosovës|date=5 November 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url = https://www.ijf.org/competition/2200| title = European Seniors Championships 2021 / IJF.org}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://kallxo.com/lajm/xhudistja-distria-krasniqi-fiton-medaljen-e-bronzte-ne-kampionatin-evropian/ | title=Xhudistja Distria Krasniqi fiton medaljen e bronztë në Kampionatin Evropian | date=29 April 2022 }}</ref> Kosovo would be the most successful European Country at this sport in the [[2021 European Judo Championships]] held in Lisbon, They would win two gold medals by male Judoka [[Akil Gjakova]] and [[Distria Krasniqi]] by the females, ranking Kosovo first in the medal tables.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://albanianpost.com/kosova-renditet-e-para-ne-kampionatin-evropian-te-xhudos/|title=Kosova renditet e para në Kampionatin Evropian të xhudos|date=19 April 2021}}</ref> Kosovo most recently broke a record after winning four medals at the [[2023 European Judo Championships|2023 European Judo Championships held in Montpellier]] in which they won one silber and three bronze medals in the process.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.oranews.tv/sport/kampionati-europian-i-xhudos-kosova-fiton-4-medalje-ne-france-i1119049|title=Kampionati Europian i Xhudos, Kosova fiton 4 medalje në Francë - Sport}}</ref> In the [[World Judo Championships]] they would win one gold medal in [[2013 World Judo Championships|2013]] and 6 times Bronze as well.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://kosovodiaspora.org/2013/08/28/majlinda-kelmendi-kosovos-first-judo-world-title/|title=Majlinda Kelmendi: Kosovo's First Judo World Title|last=Gashi|first=Liza|date=August 28, 2013|archive-url=https://archive.today/20140303212629/http://kosovodiaspora.org/2013/08/28/majlinda-kelmendi-kosovos-first-judo-world-title/|archive-date=March 3, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.gazetaexpress.com/distria-krasniqi-e-fiton-medaljen-e-bronzte-ne-kampionatin-boteror-te-xhudos/amp/ | title=Distria Krasniqi e fiton medaljen e bronztë në Kampionatin Botëror të xhudos|work=Gazeta Express }}</ref> Kosovo also secured medals in [[Judo at the Mediterranean Games]] they won nine medals in which 6 are gold, 1 silber and 2 are bronze since their debut in [[Kosovo at the 2018 Mediterranean Games|2018 Tarragona]].<ref>{{cite web | url=https://kallxo.com/shkurt/edhe-nje-e-arte-per-kosoven-ne-taragona-uron-kadri-veseli/ | title=Edhe një e artë për Kosovën në Taragona, uron Kadri Veseli | date=29 June 2018 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://gazetasi.al/kosova-fiton-5-medalje-ne-lojerat-mesdhetare-2-prej-tyre-te-arta/ | title=Kosova fiton 5 medalje në Lojërat Mesdhetare, 2 prej tyre të arta | date=30 June 2022 }}</ref>

Kosovo for the first time ever will be organizing its own Judo event as the [[2023 European Judo Championships Open]] will make its debut in Prishtina, during the end of the year.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://sinjali.com/historike-kosova-per-here-te-pare-organizatore-e-kampionatit-evropian-te-xhudos/|title=Historike: Kosova për herë të parë organizatore e Kampionatit Evropian të Xhudos|first=Adhuresa|last=Mukulani|date=20 October 2023|website=Sinjali}}</ref> Kosovo finished its European Judo Championship Open with success as [[Akil Gjakova]] won the maiden Gold medal in the Lightweight (−73&nbsp;kg) discipline with fellow country college [[Dardan Cena]] getting bronze, followed by Nora Gjakova and Distria Krasniqi who getting the bronze medal aswell in the Lightweight category, by the females.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.epokaere.com/akil-gjakova-fiton-medaljen-e-arte-ne-prishtine/ | title=Akil Gjakova fiton medaljen e artë në Prishtinë – Epoka e Re }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://nacionale.com/sport/krenarite-e-kosoves-distria-e-nora-fitojne-medalje-te-bronzte-ne-evropianin-e-hapur-te-xhudos | title=Krenaritë e Kosovës, Distria e Nora fitojnë medalje të bronztë në Evropianin e Hapur të Xhudos }}</ref>

The most successful judoka is Driton Kuka, who was a champion for many years. He won the bronze medal at the European Championship in 1990, and the World Cup in Hungary in 1991. Nowadays, Kuka is the coach of [[Majlinda Kelmendi]], a former judoka from [[Pejë]] who represented [[Kosovo]] in all judo competitions.<ref>{{cite web|last=Latifi|first=Driton|url=http://www.aipsmedia.com/index.php?page=news&cod=8464&tp=n|title=Majlinda Kelmendi: A long tough road to London via Albania|website=Aipsmedia.com|date=2012-07-31|access-date=2016-08-28|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304070333/http://www.aipsmedia.com/index.php?page=news&cod=8464&tp=n|archive-date=March 4, 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref> Kelmendi won the gold medal at the 2009 World Junior Championships in Paris, France.<ref>{{cite news|last=Lowen |first=Mark |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/olympic_games/world_olympic_dreams/8823030.stm |title=BBC Sport - Politics bears down on 2012 hopeful Majlinda Kelmendi |publisher=BBC News |date=2010-09-17 |access-date=2016-08-28}}</ref> She finished the fifth in the 2010 World Junior Championships in Morocco, and ninth in the 52 category at the 2010 World Judo Championships in Tokyo, Japan.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.intjudo.eu/pictures/result/179_4_3.pdf|title=IJF World Championship Juniors 2010|access-date=2013-02-17|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131114005518/http://www.intjudo.eu/pictures/result/179_4_3.pdf|archive-date=2013-11-14}}</ref> However, she was not allowed to represent Kosovo at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London due to the resistance of the [[International Olympic Committee]] and the [[United Nations]]. Kelmendi gave Kosovo its first judo world title on 27 August 2013, as she beat [[Érika Miranda]], a Brazilian [[judoka]] in the 52-kilogram gold medal match in [[Rio de Janeiro]]. In 2013, she was ranked first in the international rankings by the [[International Judo Federation]] in the 52&nbsp;kg category. Majlinda Kelmendi would defend her title again at the [[2014 World Judo Championships – Women's 52 kg]] in which she won gold at the finals. In her same year she became also a European Judo Champion in [[2014 European Judo Championships|Montpellier, France]], after beating in the finals Russian [[Natalia Kuziutina]].<ref>[https://www.eju.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/a89189cf04a9f50d7c12af13eb1f6790.pdf European Championship Seniors 2014] eju.net</ref> Her next Triumph prior to the [[2016 Summer Olympics|Summer Olympics]] came at the [[2016 European Judo Championships]] in Russia defeating in the [[2016 European Judo Championships – Women's 52 kg|Women's 52 kg]] Gold medal match, French judoka [[Priscilla Gneto]], winning her second gold medal at the European Judo Championships for Kosovo.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.vizionplus.tv/majlinda-kelmendi-kampione-europe/ | title=Majlinda Kelmendi kampione Europe | date=21 April 2016 }}</ref> She than would go on to win Kosovo's first ever Olympic medal at the [[2016 Summer Olympics]] in the [[Judo at the 2016 Summer Olympics – Women's 52 kg|Women's 52 kg]] category after beating in a close final [[Odette Giuffrida]], to secure her first ever gold medal for her country at this competition.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://time.com/4444716/rio-olympics-majlinda-kelmendi-kosovo/ | title=Kosovo's First Ever Olympic Medalist on her 'Great Moment' | date=9 August 2016 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://ekonomiaonline.com/majlinda-ne-histori-ia-sjell-kosoves-medaljen-e-pare/ | title=Majlinda në histori, ia sjell Kosovës medaljen e parë }}</ref> Kelmendi than go on to win gold for the third time at the [[2017 European Judo Championships]] in Warsaw in Poland.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ijf.org/competition/1455/draw?id_weight=9|title=European Championships Seniors 2017 / IJF.org|website=www.ijf.org|access-date=11 November 2023}}</ref> It is followed by her fourth and final gold medal win at the [[2019 European Games]] after winning the finals against Natalia Kuziutina to secure Kosovo first ever gold medal at the [[European Games]] in their history.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.epokaere.com/majlinda-kelmend-fiton-medaljen-e-arte/ | title=Majlinda Kelmendi fiton medaljen e artë – Epoka e Re }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://bordo.al/2019/06/23/majlinda-kelmendi-fiton-medaljen-e-arte-ne-lojrat-europiane/ | title=Majlinda Kelmendi fiton medaljen e artë në Lojrat Europiane! | date=23 June 2019 }}</ref> She competed for her second time and final time at the [[Judo at the 2020 Summer Olympics – Women's 52 kg|2020 Summer Olympics]] in which her injury let her down as she lost in the second round to Hungarian [[Réka Pupp]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://indeksonline.net/majlinda-kelmendi-eliminohet-nga-lojerat-olimpike-humb-ne-luften-e-pare-1/|title=Majlinda Kelmendi eliminohet nga Lojërat Olimpike, humb në luftën e parë – Indeksonline.net|access-date=11 November 2023}}</ref> After that she retired her Judo Carrier by winning four [[European Judo Championships]], two [[World Judo Championships]] and one [[Judo at the Summer Olympics|Judo Olympic]] Gold medal for her country.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://telegrafi.com/majlinda-kelemendi-njofton-per-pensionim-nga-xhudo/|title=Majlinda Kelmendi njofton për pensionim nga xhudo - Telegrafi|first=Driton|last=Gajraku|date=26 July 2021|access-date=11 November 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | last=Merrell | first=Chloe | title=Majlina Kelmendi: Kosovan judo legend retires | website=Olympics.com | date=14 October 2021 | url=https://olympics.com/en/news/olympic-judo-legend-majlinda-kelmendi-announces-retirement%20 | access-date=11 November 2023}}</ref> She is nowadays working as a Judo coach for Kosovo under Driton Kuka.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://ligsport.net/?p=705 | title=Majlinda Kelmendi bëhet trajnere/ Durrës, stërvit sportistët e tjerë në kampin ndërkombëtar | date=16 November 2021 }}</ref>

[[Nora Gjakova]] won the first medal for Kosovo at the [[European Games]] when she earned bronze in the [[Judo at the 2015 European Games|57&nbsp;kg]] category. At the following [[2019 European Games]] [[Majlinda Kelmendi]] won gold in the [[Judo at the 2019 European Games – Women's 57 kg|57&nbsp;kg]] category. [[Nora Gjakova]] won silver and [[Loriana Kuka]] won the bronze medal in Judo as well. In total Kosovo won four medals at the [[European Games]].

Kosovo competed with success at the [[Summer Olympics]] in Judo.
Majlinda Kelmendi would win Gold in [[Judo at the 2016 Summer Olympics – Women's 52 kg]]. The first Olympic medal for Kosovo in their history.  
[[Distria Krasniqi]] win the first golden medal for Kosovo in [[Judo at the 2020 Summer Olympics – Women's 48 kg]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.judoinside.com/news/4673/Distria_Krasniqi_writes_another_fairytale_for_Kosovo|title=Distria Krasniqi Writes Another Fairytale For Kosovo|date=July 24, 2021|website=JudoInside.com}}</ref> [[Nora Gjakova]] won the second gold medal at the [[2020 Summer Olympics]] for Kosovo in [[Judo at the 2020 Summer Olympics – Women's 57 kg]]. The third golden medal in Kosovo's Olympic history.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://kallxo.com/lajm/osmani-ne-kete-dite-zie-per-popullin-tone-nora-gjakova-i-solli-drite-kosoves/|title=Osmani: Në këtë dite zie për popullin tonë, Nora Gjakova i solli dritë Kosovës|last=Ramadani|first=Drenushë|date=July 26, 2021|website=[[Kallxo]]|language=sq}}</ref> Kosovo would finish the [[2020 Summer Olympics]] at the 42 place in the end.

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|[[Judo at the Summer Olympics|Olympic Games]]|3|1|1
|[[World Judo Championships]]|1|0|6
|[[European Judo Championships]]|9|4|14
|[[2023 European Judo Championships Open|European Judo Open Championships]]|1|0|3
|[[European Games]]|1|1|2
|[[Judo at the Mediterranean Games|Mediterranean Games]]|6|1|2
|[[Jeux de la Francophonie]]|2|0|1
|[[Youth Olympic Games]]|0|0|2
}}
|}

=== Medalist's for Kosovo at the Summer Olympics in Judo ===
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| {{Gold medal}} || {{sortname|Distria|Krasniqi}} || {{GamesName|SOG|2020}} || [[Image:Judo pictogram.svg|25px]] [[Judo at the 2020 Summer Olympics|Judo]] || [[Judo at the 2020 Summer Olympics – Women's 48 kg|Women's 48 kg]]
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| {{Gold medal}} || {{sortname|Nora|Gjakova}} || {{GamesName|SOG|2020}} || [[Image:Judo pictogram.svg|25px]] [[Judo at the 2020 Summer Olympics|Judo]] || [[Judo at the 2020 Summer Olympics – Women's 57 kg|Women's 57 kg]]
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| {{Silver medal}} || {{sortname|Distria|Krasniqi}} || {{GamesName|SOG|2024}} || [[Image:Judo pictogram.svg|25px]] [[Judo at the 2024 Summer Olympics|Judo]] || [[Judo at the 2024 Summer Olympics – Women's 52 kg|Women's 52 kg]]
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| {{Bronze medal}} || {{sortname|Laura|Fazliu}} || {{GamesName|SOG|2024}} || [[Image:Judo pictogram.svg|25px]] [[Judo at the 2024 Summer Olympics|Judo]] || [[Judo at the 2024 Summer Olympics – Women's 63 kg|Women's 63 kg]]
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== Boxing ==
Boxing is one of the most popular sports in Kosovo. Many Kosovan boxers competed with success, in the past for Yugoslavia and for other nations in fact such as [[Luan Krasniqi]] being the [[1996 European Amateur Boxing Championships|1996 European Boxing Champion]] and Olympic Bronze medalist for Germany,<ref>{{cite web | url=https://olympstats.com/2014/11/04/unrecognized-states-at-the-olympics/ | title=Unrecognized states at the Olympics | date=4 November 2014 }}</ref> or [[Arnold Gjergjaj]]. Nowadays [[Ilir Latifi]] compete in UFC for Sweden. [[Robin Krasniqi]] who is born in Istog in Kosovo, competing for Germany in Boxing. He held the IBO light-heavyweight and  WBA interim light-heavyweight championship.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://supersport.com/boxing/news/201011_Krasniqi_upsets_Bsel_to_win_interim_WBA_light_heavyweight_belt|title=Krasniqi upsets Bösel to win interim WBA light heavyweight belt|last=Jackson|first=Ron|date=October 11, 2020|website=[[SuperSport (South African broadcaster)|SuperSport]]}}</ref>

[[Aziz Salihu]] is the most successful Boxer in Kosovo. He won eight Yugoslav championships in which of them five consecutive. Aziz would win two bronze medals at the [[European Amateur Boxing Championships|European Championships]] first in  [[European Amateur Boxing Championships|1981]] Tampere<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://amateur-boxing.strefa.pl/Championships/EuropeanChampionships1981.html|title = EuropeanChampionships1981}}</ref> and [[1985 European Amateur Boxing Championships|1985]] in Budapest. He won at the [[1984 Summer Olympics]] the bronze medal in [[Boxing at the 1984 Summer Olympics – Super heavyweight|Super heavyweight]]. He competed at the [[Boxing World Cup]] held in   [[Boxing World Cup|1987 Belgrade]] and won the bronze medal in Super heavyweight.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://amateur-boxing.strefa.pl/Championships/WorldCup1987.html|title=WorldCup1987|website=amateur-boxing.strefa.pl}}</ref> Aziz would win Gold in Boxing at the [[1987 Mediterranean Games]] held in Syria.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.amateur-boxing.strefa.pl/Championships/MediterraneanGames1987.html|title = 10.Mediterranean Games - Latakia, Syria - September 16-22 1987}}</ref> Aziz Salihu became the first Kosovan to compete for the third time for Yugoslavia in [[Boxing at the 1988 Summer Olympics – Super heavyweight|Boxing]] at the [[1988 Summer Olympics]] in Seoul, South Korea.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://telegrafi.com/azizi-i-rende/|title=AZIZI I RËNDË - Telegrafi|first=Gazmend|last=Kajtazi|date=6 February 2018|access-date=11 November 2023}}</ref>

Sami Buzoli is a boxer who boxed for Prishtina. He competed for Yugoslavia for the first time, at the [[European Amateur Boxing Championships|European Championships]] in [[European Amateur Boxing Championships|1981]]. He reached the finals in the Bantamweight category, in which he lost against [[Viktor Miroshnichenko]]. He would repeat his feet at the following  [[European Amateur Boxing Championships|European Championships]] in [[European Amateur Boxing Championships|1983]] Varna, when he won silver for the second time, in his boxing career.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://amateur-boxing.strefa.pl/Championships/EuropeanChampionships1983.html|title = EuropeanChampionships1983}}</ref> The year before he competed at the  World Boxing Championship in [[1982 World Amateur Boxing Championships|1982 Munich]], in which he would win Bronze in the Bantamweight category as well.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://amateur-boxing.strefa.pl/Championships/WorldChamps1982.html|title=3.World Championships - Munich, FRG - May 4-15 1982|website=amateur-boxing.strefa.pl}}</ref>

[[Mehmet Bogujevci]] is a well known Boxer in Kosovo and Yugoslavia. He won five boxing Championships for Prishtina in Yugoslavia.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.botasot.info/boks-sporti/1353798/xhevdet-peci-babai-i-boksit-per-titujt-e-prishtines-ja-ku-gjendet-aziz-salihu-dhe-mehmet-bogujevci-ja-faktet/|title=Xhevdet Peci – babai i boksit për titujt e Prishtinës, ja ku gjendet Aziz Salihu dhe Mehmet Bogujevci! Ja faktet|last=Goca|first=Kemajl|date=August 13, 2020|website=botasot.info|language=sq}}</ref> At the [[European Amateur Boxing Championships|European Championships]] in [[1977 European Amateur Boxing Championships|1977 Halle]] he would win Bronze in light welterweight.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://amateur-boxing.strefa.pl/Championships/EuropeanChampionships1977.html|title = EuropeanChampionships1977}}</ref> He would compete at the World Boxing Championship in [[1978 World Amateur Boxing Championships|1978 Belgrad]] in which he would win silber in light welterweight. One year later he would win Gold in boxing at the [[Mediterranean Games]] in [[1979 Mediterranean Games|1979 Split]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.amateur-boxing.strefa.pl/Championships/MediterraneanGames1979.html|title = MediterraneanGames1979}}</ref> Mehmet Bogujevci became the first individual athlete from Kosovo to compete for [[Yugoslavia at the Olympics]] at the [[1980 Summer Olympics]] in the [[Boxing at the 1980 Summer Olympics – Welterweight|men's welterweight]] category, reaching the quarterfinals, in his sole participation at the [[Summer Olympics]] for Yugoslavia.

[[Besim Kabashi]] is a known Kickboxer in Kosovo and Germany. He boxed between 1997 and 2002 in the Light Heavyweight and Super Heavyweight divisions, winning in his debut year the [[World Kickboxing Association|WKA]] German Light Heavyweight title. He would return once more to the ring four years later in 2006. He had immediate success, as he beat Zoran Dorcic in the second round to become the WKA European Super Heavyweight Champion in 2007. Besim would then beat Yahya Gülay in the fourth round to become WKA World Heavyweight in 2008 he would defend his title three more years, before his death in 2011.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.augsburger-allgemeine.de/sport/Besim-Kabashi-Toter-Kickboxer-Raetsel-um-angeblichen-Abschiedsbrief-id17937481.html | title=Toter Kickboxer: Rätsel um angeblichen Abschiedsbrief | date=15 December 2011 }}</ref> In his total carrier he lost only one fight out of his 66 fights winning 65 fights during his time.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://insporti.com/historia-e-besim-kabashit-kampioni-i-botes-nga-istogu-qe-nderroi-jete-ne-moshen-35-vjecare/ | title=Historia e Besim Kabashit, kampioni i botës nga Istogu që ndërroi jetë në moshën 35 vjeçare | date=15 December 2020 }}</ref>

[[Donjeta Sadiku]] is a well known female boxer from Prishtina. Donjeta made her debut for Kosovo at the [[Kosovo at the 2020 Summer Olympics|2020 Summer Olympics]] in Tokio in the [[Boxing at the 2020 Summer Olympics – Women's lightweight|Women's lightweight]] discipline.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://kallxo.com/sport/donjeta-sadiku-merr-ftese-per-te-garuar-ne-lojerat-olimpike-ne-tokio/ | title=Donjeta Sadiku merr ftesë për të garuar në Lojërat Olimpike në Tokio | date=15 June 2021 }}</ref> Being the first Boxer from Kosovo to represent her country. Sadiku 
won the bronze medal at the [[2022 IBA Women's World Boxing Championships]] in Istanbul. She won the first medal for Kosovo in the [[IBA World Boxing Championships|Boxing World Championship]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.aa.com.tr/sq/sport/boksierja-kosovare-donjeta-sadiku-fiton-medaljen-e-bronzt%C3%AB-n%C3%AB-kampionatin-bot%C3%ABror-n%C3%AB-stamboll/2591754|title=Boksierja kosovare Donjeta Sadiku fiton medaljen e bronztë në Kampionatin Botëror në Stamboll|website=www.aa.com.tr|access-date=11 November 2023}}</ref> She would follow her medal drain after winning again the bronze medal at the [[European Amateur Boxing Championships|Women's European Boxing Championships]] in [[2022 Women's European Amateur Boxing Championships|2022 Budva]]. The first medal for Kosovo after 35 Years in this competition.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.gazetaexpress.com/donjeta-sadiku-e-fiton-medaljen-e-bronzte-te-evropes/amp/ | title=Donjeta Sadiku e fiton medaljen e bronztë të Evropës|work=Gazeta Express }}</ref> She recently wrote history for Kosovo after qualifying directly to the [[Boxing at the 2024 Summer Olympics – Qualification|2024 Summer Olympics]] by beating in the [[2024 World Boxing Olympic Qualification Tournament 1|Olympic Qualification Tournament]] four opponents.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://gazetaolle.com/1historike-donjeta-sadiku-siguron-normen-olimpike-per-olimpiaden-ne-paris/ | title=Historike, Donjeta Sadiku siguron normën dhe kualifikimin në Lojërat Olimpike | date=9 March 2024 }}</ref> In the first round she defeated Shona Whitwell with 5-0<ref>{{cite web | url=https://lajmesot.mk/donjeta-sadiku-e-fiton-luften-e-pare-ne-turneun-boteror-te-boksit/ | title=Donjeta Sadiku e fiton luftën e parë në turneun botëror të boksit | date=5 March 2024 }}</ref> after that she were able to beat Greek boxer [[Christina Linardatou]] also confidently with 5–0.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://abcnews.al/nje-fitore-larg-lojerave-olimpike-paris-2024-donjeta-sadikua-kualifikohet-ne-gjysmefinale-te-boterorit-te-boksit/ | title=Një fitore larg Lojërave Olimpike 'Paris 2024', Donjeta Sadiku kualifikohet në gjysmëfinale të botërorit të boksit }}</ref> Donjeta secured the finals after beating the German Maria Felicitas Ganglbauer once more with 5–0.<ref>https://www.koha.net/en/sport/411838/donjeta-sadiku-nje-fitore-larg-lojerave-olimpike/ {{Bare URL inline|date=August 2024}}</ref> She become  the first boxer from Kosovo to qualify to the Olympic Games in Boxing directly after beating in the finals [[Alessia Mesiano]] close with 3-2 it is the second sport in which Kosovo achieved this feet so far at the Olympic Games.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://zeri.info/sport/528809/donjeta-sadiku-shkruan-historine-arrin-normen-olimpike-per-paris-2024/ | title=Donjeta Sadiku shkruan historinë, arrin normën olimpike për Paris 2024 | date=9 March 2024 }}</ref><ref>https://www.koha.net/en/sports/412217/after-securing-the-rate%2C-donjeta-has-only-the-Olympic-medal-in-mind/ {{Bare URL inline|date=August 2024}}</ref>

Kosovo competed in boxing at the [[Boxing at the 2022 Mediterranean Games|2022 Mediterranean Games]] held in Oran. Shpejtim Bajoku secured the bronze medal in the [[Boxing at the 2022 Mediterranean Games – Men's light welterweight|Men's light welterweight]] discipline.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://lajmi.net/0boksieri-shpetim-bajoku-fiton-medaljen-e-bronzte-ne-lojerat-mesdhetare/ | title=Boksieri, Shpetim Bajoku fiton medaljen e bronztë në Lojërat Mesdhetare | date=30 June 2022 }}</ref> It is the first medal for Kosovo after 31 years in [[boxing at the Mediterranean Games]] and the second sport for the country at this competition.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://kryeministri.rks-gov.net/en/blog/prime-minister-kurti-received-in-a-meeting-the-six-kosovo-medalists-at-the-mediterranean-games-in-oran-algeria/#:~:text=Unlike%20the%20previous%20Mediterranean%20Games,from%20the%20sport%20of%20boxing. | title=Prime Minister Kurti received in a meeting the six Kosova medalists at the Mediterranean Games, in Oran, Algeria – Zyra e Kryeministrit }}</ref>

*Note: This list is including Kosovan boxers who were competing under Yugoslavia. 
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==Handball==
The first big [[handball]] teams{{Clarify|date=August 2021}} were formed during 1948, including Milicionar (Milicionari), Jedinstvo Gjakova (Jedinstvo Đakovica), Buduçnost Pejë (Buducnost Pec), [[KH Trepça|Trepça Mitrovicë]] (Trepča Mitrovica), Kosova, and Prishtina. Small handball (modern handball) was introduced in 1950–1951. Handball teams succeeded in joining the first and second leagues in the former Yugoslavia, which at that time (1970–1980) was among the strongest leagues in the world.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://kosovahandball.info/per-ne/historiku/ | title=Historiku }}</ref> Teams such as Borci, Prishtina and Trepca reached the first league of the former Yugoslavia. Some of the players that played for the Yugoslav national team were [[Aziz Makiqi]], Hasan Bajrami, and Tahir Sojeva.

From 13 to 23 October 1979, the women's World Junior Championships, Kosova '79, were held in Kosovo. The participants were: Austria, [[USSR]], Denmark, France, the Netherlands, Hungary, Italy, Japan, [[Yugoslavia]], Norway, [[DR Germany]], [[FR Germany]] and United States.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://kosovahandball.info/cms/?page_id=107|title=Hendbolli i Kosovës, figura dhe dëshmi|access-date=2014-03-02|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131005152827/http://kosovahandball.info/cms/?page_id=107|archive-date=2013-10-05|language=sq}}</ref>

After the Kosovo War, many attempts were made for the internationalization of handball however this did not happen until December 18, 2004, when Kosovo handball federation was accepted in the European handball federation with conditional rights. After that year, Kosovo's teams such as KH Prishtina, KH Besa Famiglia, [[KH Kastrioti]] and [[KH Trepça]] participated in European competitions.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://eurohandball.com/federations/kos/Kosovo |title=European Handball Federation – EHF Member Federation / KOS |website=Eurohandball.com |access-date=2016-08-28}}</ref>

Nowadays in Kosovo there is a handball super league (major league), cup of Kosovo, first league, juniors' league, and cadets' league in both the women's and men's categories. Another part of Kosovo Handball Federation is beach handball. Participating clubs in the super league are: [[KH Besa Famgas|Besa Famgas]], Prishtina, Kosova, [[KH Kastrioti|Kastrioti]], Zhegra, Drenica, Vëllaznimi, [[KH Trepça|Trepça]], Samadrexha, Llapi, and Drita. The 2014 champion was KH Prishtina.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://kosovahandball.info/cms/?page_id=3766|title=Kampionët e Kosovës – Meshkujt|access-date=2014-03-02|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141009022610/http://kosovahandball.info/cms/?page_id=3766 |archive-date=2014-10-09|language=sq}}</ref>

The greatest success so far was achieved in the Cell Cup tournament in Hungary in 2013, where the Kosovo U18 team took second place in a competition with teams from across Europe.<ref>{{cite web|title=PËRFAQËSUESËS SË KOSOVËS U18 VENDI DYTË, HUMBJE NE FINALE PA MERITË|url=http://kosovahandball.info/cms/?p=3080|archive-url=https://archive.today/20140303212618/http://kosovahandball.info/cms/?p=3080|archive-date=March 3, 2014|url-status=dead|language=sq}}</ref> Kosovo would host the [[2019 IHF Inter-Continental Trophy]] in Prishtina. In which the Kosovo U21 men's handball national were able to win this competition after beating Chinese Taipei in the finals with 30–26, to qualify for the first time ever to the [[IHF Men's Junior World Championship]] in [[2019 Men's Junior World Handball Championship|2019 Spain]].<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.noc-kosovo.org/sq/lajme/arritje-historike-kosova-u21-kualifikohet-ne-kampionatin-boteror-spanja-2019 | title=ARRITJE HISTORIKE: Kosova U21 kualifikohet në Kampionatin Botëror }}</ref> They became the first national team in Kosovo to qualify for a world championship, in any team sports.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.ocnal.com/2019/04/kosovo-u21-handball-team-qualified-for.html?m=1 | title=Kosovo U21 handball team qualified for World Cup 2019 | date=14 April 2019 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ihf.info/media-center/news/kosovo-make-history-spain-croatia-look-medals|title=IHF &#124; Kosovo to make history in Spain, Croatia look to medals|website=www.ihf.info|access-date=11 November 2023}}</ref>  Kosovo faced in Group C [[Croatia men's national junior handball team|Croatia]], [[Brazil men's national junior handball team|Brazil]], [[Portugal men's national junior handball team|Portugal]], [[Hungary men's national junior handball team|Hungary]], and Bahrain. Kosovo's debut was promising as they lost just close against [[Croatia men's national junior handball team|Croatia]] with 23–17.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://kosovahandball.info/kosova-debuton-ne-boteror-lufton-deri-ne-fund-me-kroacine/|title=Kosova debuton në botëror, lufton deri në fund me Kroacinë|access-date=11 November 2023}}</ref> but despite that they could not get closer in their results in the next three matches, losing to their opponents.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ihf.info/competitions/junior-men/310/2019-ihf-men039s-junior-u21-world-championship/6215/groups/6233/matches|title=IHF &#124; Group Matches|website=www.ihf.info|access-date=11 November 2023}}</ref> Kosovo wrote history against Bahrain as they would draw with 29–29 against them, securing their first ever points in a [[IHF Men's Junior World Championship|Men's Junior World Championship]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.koha.net/sport/175518/kosova-fiton-piken-e-pare-ne-boteror-barazon-me-bahrejnin/|title=Kosova fiton pikën e parë në Botëror, barazon me Bahrejnin - KOHA.net|access-date=11 November 2023}}</ref> Kosovo would than compete in the 21st–24th place semifinals facing [[Argentina men's national junior handball team|Argentina]]. They could not beat them as they lost close with 29–36.  But in their final match against Australia they would secure their first-ever win in a Handball Junior World Championship after winning this time comfortably with 38–20 to finish this tournament in the 23rd place.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.epokaere.com/kosova-me-fitore-e-mbyll-kampionatin-boteror/|title=Kosova me fitore e mbyll Kampionatin Botëror – Epoka e Re|access-date=11 November 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.handball-world.news/o.red.r/news-1-1-12-116942.html|title=U21-Handball-Weltmeisterschaft: Bahrain gewinnt President's Cup, historischer Sieg für Kosovo|website=handball-world|access-date=11 November 2023}}</ref>

The Kosovo women's under 18 would secure a spot on the [[IHF Women's Youth World Championship]]. After winning the [[2024 IHF Inter-Continental Trophy]]<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.ihf.info/media-center/news/kosovo-and-uzbekistan-triumph-ihf-trophy-women-intercontinental-phase | title=IHF &#124; Kosovo and Uzbekistan triumph at IHF Trophy Women InterContinental Phase }}</ref> by  beating Nigeria in the finals 16–22 to secure its second participations, in the countries history at this sport. They will participate at the [[2024 Women's Youth World Handball Championship]] held in China.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://gijotina.com/historike-kosova-kualifikohet-ne-kampionatin-boteror-te-hendbollit/ | title=Historike, Kosova kualifikohet në Kampionatin Botëror të hendbollit | date=3 March 2024 }}</ref>

The [[Kosovo men's national handball team]] is a recognized member since 2014 in the EHF and IHF.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://topsporti.com/artikulli/kosova-pranohet-ne-ehf/te-tjera | title=Kosova pranohet në EHF dhe IHF }}</ref>
After a short time Kosovo would hold its first Handball Tournament the [[2015 IHF Emerging Nations Championship]] was held in Prishtina. They impressively would win the bronze medal in their debut participation. Defeating [[Uruguay men's national handball team|Uruguay]] for third place with a result of 28–16, the first medal in their young Handball history. Kosovo would follow the same achievement in the following Tournament winning bronze again in   [[2017 IHF Emerging Nations Championship|Bulgaria 2017]] beating [[Cyprus men's national handball team|Cyprus]] with 32–25 in the end. Securing them also a spot to the [[2020 European Men's Handball Championship qualification#Qualification Phase 2|Second phase of qualification for the European Men's Handball Championship 2020]].<ref>{{cite web | url=https://insajderi.com/kosova-fiton-medaljen-e-bronzte-ne-hendboll/ | title=Kosova fiton medaljen e bronztë në hendboll }}</ref> Kosovo were drawn in Group 1 against Germany, Poland and Israel. The Dardanians were able to get some fair results after beating [[Israel men's national handball team|Israel]] at home 27-24 their first win in such a stage.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://newsport.al/kosova-prane-realizimit-te-endrres-europiane-ne-shtepi-jane-zoter/ | title=KOSOVA pranë realizimit të ëndrrës europiane, në shtëpi janë ZOTËR | date=12 April 2019 }}</ref> They also secure an unlucky last second draw against [[Poland men's national handball team|Poland]].<ref>{{cite web | url=https://insporti.com/kosove-leshoi-fitoren-ne-sekondat-e-fundit-kunder-polonise/ | title=Kosovë lëshoi fitoren në sekondat e fundit kundër Polonisë | date=12 June 2019 }}</ref> Despite not qualifying to the main event Kosovo were able to actually compete with the 32 best European national teams in Handball.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://kosovahandball.info/ramadani-vendin-e-perfaqesojme-me-dinjitet-dhe-krenari/ | title=Ramadani: Vendin e përfaqësojmë me dinjitet dhe krenari }}</ref> In the following Qualification for the [[2022 European Men's Handball Championship qualification|2022 European Men's Handball Championship]]. Kosovo once more qualified for the Playoffs. In Group 8 they faced Sweden, Montenegro and Romania. After a draw at home Against [[Romania men's national handball team|Romania]] with 23-23<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://ehfeuro.eurohandball.com/men/2022/matches/details/202211010102090/kosovo-romania/|title=Kosovo 23:23 Romania - Qualification Phase 2 &#124; European Championship|website=ehfeuro.eurohandball.com|access-date=11 November 2023}}</ref> they were able to secure their first-ever away win in this face after beating surprisingly Romania in the following match with 25–30 in full time. 
<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.gazetaexpress.com/kosova-me-fitore-te-madhe-ndaj-rumanise-ne-hendboll/|title=Kosova me fitore të madhe ndaj Rumanisë në hendboll - Gazeta Express|first=Gazeta|last=Express|date=14 March 2021|access-date=11 November 2023}}</ref> Kosovo could not gain another win as they lost to Montenegro once more at home this time with 22–27.<ref>{{cite web | title=Kosova pëson disfatë nga Mali i Zi në ndeshjen kualifikuese për Kampionatin Evropian në hendboll | website=Gazeta Online Insajderi | date=28 April 2021 | url=https://insajderi.com/kosova-peson-disfate-nga-mali-i-zi-ne-ndeshjen-kualifikuese-per-kampionatin-evropian-ne-hendboll/ | access-date=11 November 2023}}</ref> Missing out close once more on their first ever [[European Men's Handball Championship]] participation, after finishing third in the end. One of the greatest achievements in the Kosovan Handball history.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://ehfeuro.eurohandball.com/men/2022/standings/R-saEwRJFutIKedhnRuDpg/qualification-phase-2/|title=Standings|website=ehfeuro.eurohandball.com|access-date=11 November 2023}}</ref>

At the [[2021 World Men's Handball Championship – European qualification]] tournament, Kosovo drew with Italy 26–26 and defeated Georgia 30–21 to take second place, behind Romania, in the qualifying group, but were not able to progress to the second phase of qualifying.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.koha.net/sport/203160/kosova-barazon-me-italine-per-fazen-e-pare-kualifikuese-per-boterorin-2021/|title=Kosova barazon me Italinë për fazën e parë kualifikuese për Botërorin 2021 - KOHA.net|access-date=11 November 2023}}</ref>

=== Achievements in Handball ===
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{{MedalCompetition|[[IHF Emerging Nations Championship]]}}
{{MedalBronze|[[2015 IHF Emerging Nations Championship|2015 Kosovo]]|}}
{{MedalBronze|[[2017 IHF Emerging Nations Championship|2017 Bulgaria]]|}}
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==Volleyball==
[[Volleyball]] first appeared in [[Kosovo]] in 1936 in the high schools of cities like Prishtinë, Pejë, and Prizren. The first championship was held in Pristina from 24 to 26 October 1948, with six teams participating: Proleteri, Buduçnosti, Trepça, Borac, Metohia, and Brastvo. During 1966–1967, four teams from Kosovo took part in the second division of the league of former Yugoslavia. In 1990 KV Prishtina-Elektroekonomia took part in qualification to enter the first division of the former Yugoslavia but did not succeed. The first League of Women was organized in 1975. Universiteti from Prishtina was the first team of women who took part in the second division league of Yugoslavia.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fvk-ks.org/?page=1,7 |title=Federata e Volejbollit e Kosovës – Volleyball Federation of Kosova |website=Fvk-ks.org |access-date=2016-08-28}}</ref> Today the volleyball federation of Kosovo organizes competitions in the category of women and men. Major league called Superleague of Kosovo then come cup of Kosovo, the first league and juniors league.
Also part of the Volleyball Federation of Kosovo are competitions: Cup of Kosovo and beach volley.
Teams participating in Super league of Kosovo are: Theranda, KV Drenica, KV R&Rukolli, KV Besa, KV Luboteni, KV Ferizaji.<ref>{{cite web|title=Volleyball Federation in Kosovo/Clubs|url=http://www.fvk-ks.org/?page=1,46|access-date=2 March 2014}}</ref> The current champion is KV Luboteni.<ref>{{cite web|title=Actual Champion in Volleyball|url=http://www.fvk-ks.org/?page=1,71|access-date=2 March 2014}}</ref>

==Athletics==
[[Sport of athletics|Athletics]] is a sport that includes running, walking, jumping, and throwing and is evidenced since the [[Illyrians|Illyrian period]]. The Athletics Federation of Kosovo is an association of athletes and their clubs that organize sports competitions in the discipline of athletics in [[Kosovo]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Athletics Federation of Kosovo|url=http://www.fakosova.org/|access-date=2 March 2014}}</ref> The Athletics Federation of Kosovo was founded on 25 September 1991 in Prishtine. Some of the main responsibilities of the federation are to promote athletics in Kosovo, lead the development of athletics, coordinate the progress of the quality of athletics, and to adapt and implement short and long curriculum development in athletics.<ref>{{cite web|title=The statute of AFK|url=http://www.fakosova.org/PDF/Statuti%20i%20ri%20i%20FAK%202012.pdf|access-date=2 March 2014|archive-date=2 March 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140302190701/http://www.fakosova.org/PDF/Statuti%20i%20ri%20i%20FAK%202012.pdf|url-status=dead}}</ref> This association would not be so successful without the important achievements of their respective clubs. There are 13 active clubs, but the most successful ones are Atberia, Besa, Juniku, Llapi, Prishtina, Prizreni, and Trepca.<ref>{{cite web|title=Federation of Athletics current table|url=http://www.fakosova.org/faqet/klubet.htm|access-date=2 March 2014|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140302190659/http://www.fakosova.org/faqet/klubet.htm|archive-date=March 2, 2014}}</ref> From 25 clubs there are 196 males registered and 125 females registered, comprising a total of 330 active athletics in Kosovo.<ref>{{cite web|title=Federation of Athletics/Ministry of Sport|url=http://www.mkrs-ks.org/?page=1,50,84|access-date=2 March 2014}}</ref> Among many other activities, the ones in which athletics from their respective clubs were part recently are {{Lang|sq|Krosi i Bardhe|italic=no}} in [[Prishtina]], {{Lang|sq|Vrapimi i Paversise|italic=no}} in Junik, {{Lang|sq|Pranvera Studentore|italic=no}} in [[Gjilan]], and {{Lang|sq|Kampionati i Kosoves ne Kros|italic=no}} in Prishtina. Currently, the association is preparing for the half marathon in Prishtina, one of the most important events that will be held on 11 May 2014.<ref>{{cite web|title=The calendar of games 2013/14|url=http://www.fakosova.org/faqet/kalendari.htm|access-date=2 March 2014|archive-date=2 March 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140302202139/http://www.fakosova.org/faqet/kalendari.htm|url-status=dead}}</ref>

In the [[2023 Jeux de la Francophonie]] in Kinshasa Kosovo were able to secure its first medals in athletics at this competition. As Gresa Bakraqi would secure the Silber medal in the 3000 m steeplechase with a time of 10:48,25.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://telegrafi.com/gresa-bakraqi-fiton-medaljen-e-argjendte-ne-lojerat-frankofone-kinshasa-2023/|title=Gresa Bakraqi fiton medaljen e argjendtë në Lojërat Frankofone Kinshasa 2023 - Telegrafi|first=Romak|last=Zeqiri|date=4 August 2023|access-date=11 November 2023}}</ref> Muhamet Ramadani won the second silber medal at the same sport for his country with 18.36 meters in total. Kosovo first two medals in athletics at those games.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.arbresh.info/sport/muhamet-ramadani-fiton-medaljen-e-argjendte-ne-lojerat-frankofone/|title=Muhamet Ramadani fiton medaljen e argjendtë në Lojërat Frankofone|date=4 August 2023|website=Arbresh.info|access-date=11 November 2023}}</ref>

Kosovo would make their debut in Athletics at the [[2019 European Youth Summer Olympic Festival]] held in Baku. In which Muhamet Ramadani would win Gold in Shot put. Kosovo's first-ever athletic medal in their history.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://results.eyofbaku2019.com/assets/pdf/ATM051101_73R%201.0.pdf|title=Results|url-status=usurped|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211017003200/https://results.eyofbaku2019.com/assets/pdf/ATM051101_73R%201.0.pdf|archive-date=October 17, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://insporti.com/muhamet-ramadani-e-fiton-medaljen-e-arte-ne-baku/|title=Muhamet Ramadani e fiton medaljen e artë në Baku|date=July 26, 2019|website=insporti.com|language=sq}}</ref> Kosovo ranked 26th in the end. Recently Kosovo participated in the [[2021 European Athletics U20 Championships]] held in Tallinn. In which they would win one gold medal in Shot put, at the end Kosovo ranked 15th.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://results.european-athletics.com/EU20CH-/en/results/athletics/medal-standings.htm|title=Medal Standings|website=results.european-athletics.com}}</ref> Most recently Kosovo would secure its next medal win in the [[2023 European Athletics U23 Championships]] in which Muhamet Ramadani secure a bronze medal with a score of 19.20. It was his first medal win at those [[European Athletics U23 Championships|games]].

== Karate ==
[[Karate]] in Kosovo is recently quite popular by the younger population. The most recent Male Championship was won by Argjend Berjani from Klubi Prishtina. The Female Championship winner was Antoneta Butakova from Klubi Prishtina as well for the year 2021.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://telegrafi.com/kampionet-e-kosoves-ne-karate/|title=Kampionët e Kosovës në karate - Telegrafi|first=Imran|last=Amiti|date=21 March 2021|access-date=11 November 2023}}</ref>

In the [[European Karate Championships]] Kosovo having won so far two bronze medals at this Championship, most recently in the [[2022 European Karate Championships]] in Gaziantep. As [[2022 European Karate Championships – Men's 75 kg|Elhami Shabani]] would win the bronze medal in the Men's 75&nbsp;kg category.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://kosovapost.net/karateisti-kosovar-elhami-shabani-fitoi-medaljen-e-bronzte-ne-kampionatin-evropian-ne-turqi/|title=Karateisti kosovar Elhami Shabani fitoi medaljen e bronztë në Kampionatin Evropian në Turqi|date=28 May 2022|access-date=11 November 2023}}</ref> The most recent success came for Kosovo at the [[2023 World Karate Championships]] in which the [[2023 World Karate Championships – Women's team kumite|Women's team kumite]] would win the bronze medal after beating [[Kazakhstan]] 2–0 in the Bronze medal match.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://zeri.info/sport/511951/kosova-e-bronzte-ne-boterorin-e-karatese/|title=Kosova e bronztë në Botërorin e karatesë|date=29 October 2023|website=Lajmet e fundit - Zëri|access-date=11 November 2023}}</ref> That is also Kosovo's first ever medal so far in a [[World Karate Championships|World Karate Championship]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.aa.com.tr/sq/sport/kosova-z%C3%AB-vendin-e-tret%C3%AB-n%C3%AB-kampionatin-bot%C3%ABror-t%C3%AB-karates%C3%AB-n%C3%AB-budapest/3036932|title=Kosova zë vendin e tretë në Kampionatin Botëror të Karatesë në Budapest|website=www.aa.com.tr|access-date=11 November 2023}}</ref>

In the [[European Games]] Kosovo would also participate in [[Karate at the 2015 European Games|Karate]] in those games, with the best result caming in the [[Karate at the 2015 European Games – Men's kumite 84 kg|Men's kumite 84 kg]]. Alvin Karaqi  would qualify for the Semifinals after winning his three matches in this group, notably beating favorite [[Uğur Aktaş (karateka)|Uğur Aktaş]] with 3–1. In the semifinals he would face Aykhan Mamayev from Azerbaijan, losing his fight, despite that he faced Uğur Aktaş again for the Bronze medal match. Although having a 3–1 lead he could not hold on to it, as he lost just seconds before the end of this match with 3–4 finishing this championship in a 4th place, so far the best result for Kosovo in Karate at the European Games.<ref>{{usurped|1=[https://web.archive.org/web/20181009191354/http://www.baku2015.com/en_externalmodules/KA/pdf/KAM084000_C76_312.pdf Tournament Summary]}} baku2015.com</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.botasot.info/sporti/416140/karaqi-i-pafat-mbeti-pa-medalje-ne-lojerat-evropiane/|title=Karaqi i pafat, mbeti pa medalje në Lojërat Evropiane|website=Bota Sot|access-date=11 November 2023}}</ref> Alvin also would once more participate for [[Karate at the 2019 European Games – Men's kumite 84 kg|Kosovo]]. At the [[2019 European Games]], where he also missed out close on a medal win again. As he finished only third in his Group and fifth in the end.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://shqip.com/alvin-karaqi-te-mos-dorezohesh-kurre/|title=Alvin Karaqi - të mos dorëzohesh kurrë|first=Dardan|last=Idrizi|date=6 January 2022|access-date=11 November 2023}}</ref> Despite not participating for Kosovo at the [[2023 European Games]] this time around. He would win his and Albania's first ever [[Karate at the 2023 European Games – Men's kumite 84 kg|Gold medal]] at the [[European Games]]. After beating in the Semifinals World Champion [[Michele Martina]] from Italy 3-2 and in the finals [[Brian Timmermans]] from the Netherlands with the same result.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.panorama.com.al/sport/historike-per-shqiperine-ne-lojerat-europiane-2023-alvin-karaqi-merr-medalje-ari/|title=Historike për Shqipërinë në Lojërat Europiane 2023, Alvin Karaqi merr medalje ari|website=www.panorama.com.al|access-date=11 November 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.koha.net/en/sport/382954/e-detyruan-te-largohej-nga-kosova-alvin-karaqi-me-pergjigje-te-vecante/|title=They forced him to leave Kosovo, Alvin Karaqi with a special answer - KOHA.net|access-date=11 November 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.koha.net/sport/382725/alvin-karaqi-kampion-i-lojerave-evropiane/|title=Alvin Karaqi, kampion i Lojërave Evropiane - KOHA.net|access-date=11 November 2023}}</ref>

[[Herolind Nishevci]] is a known Karateka born in [[Prishtina]]. He won in his Karate career two bronze medals, being so the most successful Karateka for Kosovo. He won in the [[2016 World Karate Championships]] Bronze in the +84 Category. The first medal won for Kosovo, at the [[World Karate Championships]].<ref>[https://www.wkf.net/imagenes/campeonatos/senior-resultados-23rd-world-senior-championships-linz-austria-25-30-october-2016-001.pdf Official results. WKF World Senior Championships 2016 - 2016-10-26] wkf.net</ref> Herolind also won the bronze medal at the [[2021 European Karate Championships]] in Poreč in the same category, for Kosovo.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://noc-kosovo.org/sq/lajme/herolind-nishevci-medalist-i-bronzte-i-evropes | title=Herolind Nishevci, medalist i bronztë i Evropës }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://topsporti.com/artikulli/nishevci-flet-pas-medaljes-historike-shpreh-mirenjohje-per-keta-persona/te-tjera | title=Nishevci flet pas medaljes historike, shpreh mirënjohje për këta persona… }}</ref>

==Chess==
[[Chess]] is a very common sport in [[Kosovo]]. Most chess events are organized by the Kosovo Chess Federation. Annual events organized by the federation include the [[Kosovan Chess Championship]] and the traditional {{Lang|sq|Java e Minatoreve|italic=no}}, {{Lang|sq|Pervjetori i Pavaresis|italic=no}}, and {{Lang|sq|Hyzri Talla|italic=no}} tournaments.<ref>{{cite web|title=Local Tournaments of Chess in Kosovo|url=http://www.shahu-ks.com/index.php/turnet-vendore.html|access-date=2 March 2014|archive-date=31 March 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140331122542/http://www.shahu-ks.com/index.php/turnet-vendore.html|url-status=dead}}</ref> Kosovan chess clubs are divided by the federation into two categories. The first category is the First League, where some of the clubs are {{Lang|sq|Minatori|italic=no}}, {{Lang|sq|NLB Prishtina|italic=no}}, {{Lang|sq|Hyzri Talla|italic=no}}, {{Lang|sq|Istogu|italic=no}}, and {{Lang|sq|Lamkos|italic=no}}.<ref>{{cite web|title=First league of chess|url=http://www.shahu-ks.com/index.php/liga-e-par%C3%AB.html|access-date=2 March 2014|archive-date=3 April 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140403165156/http://www.shahu-ks.com/index.php/liga-e-par%C3%AB.html|url-status=dead}}</ref> Clubs in the Second League are {{Lang|sq|Ferizaji|italic=no}}, {{Lang|sq|Shpeta|italic=no}}, {{Lang|sq|Vitia|italic=no}} and {{Lang|sq|Shara|italic=no}}.<ref>{{cite web|title=Second league|url=http://www.shahu-ks.com/index.php/liga-e-dyte.html|access-date=2 March 2014|archive-date=3 April 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140403165429/http://www.shahu-ks.com/index.php/liga-e-dyte.html|url-status=dead}}</ref>

==Tennis==
Tennis in Kosovo is governed by the Federation of Tennis in Kosovo. Kosovo Tennis Federation, founded in 1992, has 300 active players belonging to different age groups. KT Prishtina was founded on 27 June 1992 and is the oldest club in Kosovo. It has many players who are ranked highly in the Kosovo rankings list and it has its own tennis school and many coaches. The club consists of 230 members, 55% of which are females. KT Trepca was founded on 15 July 2003 and has its own tennis school which consists of 47 students. The main objective of the association is to group the teams and organized games between the clubs.<ref>{{cite web|title=Kosovo tennis goes international|url=http://gazetajnk.com/?cid=1,1018,6698|access-date=2 March 2014}}</ref>{{Clarify|date=August 2021}} Presently, there are ten clubs such as KT Prishtina, KT DielliX, KT Trepca, and KT Rahoveci.<ref>{{cite web|title=Federation of Tennis/Ministry of Sports|url=http://www.mkrs-ks.org/?page=1,50,93|access-date=2 March 2014}}</ref> The federation is officially accepted in the International Tennis Federations (ITF) as the players from Kosovo are permitted to play in international games under the banner of ITF.<ref>{{cite web|title=Kosovo is accepted in international games|url=http://www.indeksonline.net/?FaqeID=3&LajmID=73360|access-date=2 March 2014}}</ref> This is a significant step toward the internationalization of tennis. The most famous tournaments with the highest participation are Sporek Open, Dielli Open, Trepca Open, Drenica Open, Prishtina Open and Masters.

Kosovo became the 50th member of [[Tennis Europe]] on 28 March 2015.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.tenniseurope.org/news/94108 | title=Tennis Europe }}</ref> which became effective in 2016. They made their debut at this sport when they participate at the [[2016 Davis Cup]] in the [[2016 Davis Cup Europe Zone Group III|Europe Zone Group D III]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.daviscup.com/en/draws-results/group-iii/europe/2016.aspx|title=Davis Cup - Draws & Results|website=www.daviscup.com|access-date=11 November 2023}}</ref> The [[Kosovo Davis Cup team]] just recently improve on its results in the [[2023 Davis Cup]]. They won all of their three Group matches beating in the process [[Iceland Davis Cup team|Iceland]] 2–1<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.koha.net/sport/386653/kosova-mposht-edhe-islanden-ne-davis-cup/|title=Kosova mposht edhe Islandën në "Davis Cup" - KOHA.net|access-date=11 November 2023}}</ref> [[Azerbaijan Davis Cup team|Azerbaijan]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://insajderi.org/kosova-me-fitore-ne-davis-cup-2023/|title=Kosova me fitore në "Davis Cup 2023"|first=Jetmir|last=Muji|date=26 July 2023|access-date=11 November 2023}}</ref> 2–1 and [[Albania Davis Cup team|Albania]] with 2–0 respectively. In the Playoffs they beat [[Andorra Davis Cup team|Andorra]] 2–0 to promote themselves back to the third division of the following [[2024 Davis Cup]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://kosovapress.com//kosova-shkruan-historine-ne-boterorin-e-tenisit/|title=Kosova shkruan historinë në Botërorin e tenisit - KosovaPress|access-date=11 November 2023}}</ref>
 
The female tennis player representing Kosovo at the [[Kosovo Billie Jean King Cup team|Billie Jean King Cup]] since [[2016 Fed Cup|2016]].<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.mfa-ks.net/?page=2,216,3074 | title=Ministria e Punëve të Jashtme dhe Diasporës }}</ref> Their first success came at the [[2019 Fed Cup]] in the [[2019 Fed Cup Europe/Africa Zone Group III – Pool B (Helsinki)|Europe/Africa Zone Group III – Pool B]] where they finished second in the standings. Winning against [[North Macedonia Billie Jean King Cup team|North Macedonia]] with 1-2 and against [[Algeria Billie Jean King Cup team|Algeria]] with the same result.<ref>[https://www.billiejeankingcup.com/en/draws-results/group-iii/europe-africa/2019.aspx Group III 2019] billiejeankingcup.com {{dead link|date=November 2023}}</ref> They faced [[Lithuania Billie Jean King Cup team|Lithuania]] in the [[2019 Fed Cup Europe/Africa Zone Group III – Play-offs|Play-offs]] where they lost with 0–2 to finish their campaign in 4th place. In the [[2022 Billie Jean King Cup]] Kosovo were able to reach another milestone. As they were able to win all matches in [[2022 Billie Jean King Cup Europe/Africa Zone Group III – Pool D (Skopje)|Pool D]] in Skopje. Beating in the process [[Kenya Billie Jean King Cup team|Kenya]] with a 3-0 match win, then [[Albania Billie Jean King Cup team|Albania]] close with 2–1 and against [[Namibia Billie Jean King Cup team|Namibia]] they received a walkthrough. With this result it meant that Kosovo were promoted to the [[2022 Billie Jean King Cup Europe/Africa Zone Group III – Play-offs|Playoffs]] for the first time ever in the history of the country.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://gazetaenigma.com/tenistet-e-kosoves-mposhtin-kenine-e-shqiperine-ftk-ja-shkruan-per-sukses-historik/|title=Tenistet e Kosovës mposhtin Keninë e Shqipërinë, FTK-ja shkruan për sukses historik - Gazeta Enigma|date=6 July 2022|access-date=11 November 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.botasot.info/tenis-sporti/1836879/kosova-shkruan-historine-ne-billie-jean-king-cup-quot/|title=Kosova shkruan historinë në "Billie Jean King Cup|website=Bota Sot|access-date=11 November 2023}}</ref> In the [[2022 Billie Jean King Cup Europe/Africa Zone Group III – Play-offs|Playoffs]] Semifinals Kosovo faced North Macedonia. Losing this match with 2–0 against the host. 
<ref>https://www.billiejeankingcup.com/en/draws-results/tie.aspx?id=W-FC-2022-G3-EPA-B-PPO-MKD-KOS-01 {{Bare URL inline|date=August 2024}}</ref> They would finish third at the end, being promoted to the 
Group II Division in the [[2023 Billie Jean King Cup]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://klankosova.tv/paraqitja-e-tenisteve-kosovare-ne-kampionatin-boteror-te-tenisit-billie-jean-king-cup-ne-portugali-video/|title=Paraqitja e tenistëve kosovarë në Kampionatin Botëror të Tenisit "Billie Jean King Cup" në Portugali (VIDEO)|first=Ernata|last=Koliqi|date=14 April 2023|access-date=11 November 2023}}</ref> In which the female Tennis players from Kosovo would prevail, as they won two matches in this phase against [[Ireland Billie Jean King Cup team|Ireland]] 2-1 and [[South Africa Billie Jean King Cup team|South Africa]] 3–0 to secure another stay in the second Division. Finishing 7th in total, after losing to [[Bosnia and Herzegovina Billie Jean King Cup team|Bosnia and Herzegovina]] 2–0 in the [[2023 Billie Jean King Cup Europe/Africa Zone|Playoffs]]. It is the best result so far for Kosovo at this sport.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://teve1.info/tenis-kosova-e-mposht-irlanden-mbetet-ne-ligen-e-njejte/|title=Tenis: Kosova e mposht Irlandën, mbetet në "ligën" e njëjtë|date=14 April 2023|access-date=11 November 2023}}</ref> As of 2023 they are ranking 52nd in the world rankings.<ref>[https://www.billiejeankingcup.com/en/rankings/current-rankings.aspx Current rankings] billiejeankingcup.com {{dead link|date=November 2023}}</ref>
 
The most successful tennis player from Kosovo is [[Adrijana Lekaj]] who won so far two singles and eight doubles titles in the [[ITF Women's World Tennis Tour|ITF Circuit]].<ref>{{cite web | title=Adrijana Lekaj | website=itftennis.com | url=https://www.itftennis.com/en/players/adrijana-lekaj/800325376/kos/wt/d/titles/#pprofile-info-tabs | access-date=11 November 2023}}</ref> Other known players are [[Donika Bashota]] who won two doubles titles in 2013<ref>{{cite web | title=Donika Bashota | website=itftennis.com | url=https://www.itftennis.com/en/players/donika-bashota/800300446/swe/wt/s/overview/#pprofile-info-tabs| access-date=11 November 2023}}</ref> and [[Arlinda Rushiti]] who achieved the most wins for Kosovo at the [[Billie Jean King Cup]] with 13–13 in to

==Rugby==
The governing body for [[rugby union]] in Kosovo is the [[Kosovo Rugby Federation]] which was founded in 2018<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://kosovorugby.com/|title=KRF &#124; Kosovo Rugby Federation|access-date=11 November 2023}}</ref> and became a member of [[Rugby Europe]] on 3 December 2021.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.rugbyeurope.eu/rugby-europe-members/|title=Rugby Europe Members }}</ref> The Kosovo national rugby sevens team made its debut in an international rugby event at the Men's Sevens Conference 2 tournament on 11 June 2022 in Malta.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.rugbyeurope.eu/competitions/men-s-7s-conference-2/ | title=Men's 7s Conference 2 }}</ref><ref>{{cite tweet|number=1534596835976826884|user=oconnellruairi|title=History will be made on Saturday as @rugby_europe 's newest member, @KosovoRugby makes {{as written|i|t's [sic]}} debut in Rugby Europe M…|date=8 June 2022}}</ref>

R.K Qikat is Kosovos first all-female [[Rugby sevens|rugby sevens team]]. They have entered regional competitions since 2017, and have a youth program for children under 12, in cooperation with the men's team. They have contributed to the path towards recognition of Kosovo Rugby Association by the World Rugby Organization and [[International Olympic Committee|IOC]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://prishtinainsight.com/kosovo-gets-rugby-first-female-team-mag/|title=Kosovo gets into rugby with its first all-female team|last=Travers|first=Eve-anne|date=2018-04-17|website=Prishtina Insight|access-date=2019-03-08}}</ref>

== Disability sports ==
The [[Paralympic Committee of Kosovo]] gained provisional membership of the [[International Paralympic Committee]] in July 2022 and a team representing Kosovo is expected to make its debut at the [[Paralympic Games]] in [[2024 Summer Paralympics|2024]].<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.insidethegames.biz/articles/1125874/kosovo-member-paralympic | title=Kosovo becomes provisional member of International Paralympic Committee | date=19 July 2022 }}</ref>

[[Special Olympics Kosovo]] was founded in 2002. Athletes from Kosovo first took part in the [[2003 Special Olympics World Summer Games]] held in Dublin. This was the first time a team represented Kosovo at an international multisport event.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.specialolympics.org/Special+Olympics+Public+Website/English/Press_Room/Global_news/2003+World+Games/Team+Kosovo.htm |title=Team Kosovo<!-- Bot generated title --> |access-date=2008-01-14 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081120103520/http://www.specialolympics.org/Special+Olympics+Public+Website/English/Press_Room/Global_news/2003+World+Games/Team+Kosovo.htm |archive-date=2008-11-20 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>[http://soi-prod4.specialolympics.org/gms2007worldgames/JW8IPLHP41Y0EZ86.html 2007 Special Olympics World Summer Games > EE.SO Kosovo<!-- Bot generated title -->] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080919234836/http://soi-prod4.specialolympics.org/gms2007worldgames/JW8IPLHP41Y0EZ86.html |date=2008-09-19 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://media.specialolympics.org/resources/leading-a-program/program-profiles/SOEE/Kosovo-FactSheet-2020.pdf?_ga=2.198683695.1061240330.1655194062-1704349931.1655194062|title=Kosovo FactSheet 2020|publisher=Special Olympics}}</ref> Kosovo has participated in every [[Special Olympics World Games|Special Olympics World Summer Games]] since 2003 and [[Special Olympics World Games|Special Olympics World Winter Games]] since 2013. Their first successful medals came at the [[2019 Special Olympics World Summer Games|2019 Special Olympics]] in Abu Dhabi. In which the Kosovan delegation won three medals.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://insporti.com/kosova-fiton-medalje-te-arte-ne-lojerat-olimpike-speciale-ne-abu-dhabi/ | title=Kosova fiton medalje të artë në Lojërat Olimpike Speciale në Abu Dhabi | date=18 March 2019 }}</ref>
Sheqir Vllasaliu won gold in athletics at the 200m run.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.abudhabi2019.org/athlete/sheqir-vllasaliu-5462049 | title=Sheqir Vllasaliu }}</ref> While the other two remaining bronze medals where won, by athlete Ibish Zogaj.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.abudhabi2019.org/athlete/ibish-zogaj-5487588 | title=Ibish Zogaj }}</ref>

==Traditional sports==
[[File:ALBANIADA sporte tradicionale shqiptare (34).jpg|250px|thumbnail|left|Young and old people playing traditional sports.]]
Albaniada is an event that is aimed at being traditional; it gathers together both young and old from all Albanian territories to play traditional games and sports. The main goal of this event is to 'bring back to life' games and sports that have been traditionally played in Albania.<ref name="Albaniada, rikthen lojërat dhe sportet tradicionale">{{cite web|title=Albaniada, rikthen lojërat dhe sportet tradicionale|url=http://www.zeri.info/artikulli/12456/albaniada-rikthen-lojerat-dhe-sportet-tradicionale|work=Zëri newspaper|access-date=28 February 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140302190709/http://www.zeri.info/artikulli/12456/albaniada-rikthen-lojerat-dhe-sportet-tradicionale|archive-date=March 2, 2014|url-status=dead|language=sq}}</ref>
Some of the traditional sports are hats ({{Lang|sq|Kapuça}}), measure and stick ({{Lang|sq|Kut e Kleçkë}}), crouch ({{Lang|sq|Guxhas}}), ball-on-horse ({{Lang|sq|top-n-kali}}), arm wrestling ({{Lang|sq|rrëzim i duarve}}), bag hopping ({{Lang|sq|vrapim me thes}}), leg wrestling ({{Lang|sq|rrëzim i këmbëve}}), boards ({{Lang|sq|rrasash}}), capture the handkerchief ({{Lang|sq|kapja e shamise}}), rope pull ({{Lang|sq|tërheqja e litarit}}), stone throwing sideways ({{Lang|sq|gurapesh me dy duar anash}}), overhead stone throwing ({{Lang|sq|gurapesh prapa}}), single-hand stone throwing and swords ({{Lang|sq|Shpatash}}).<ref name="Albaniada">{{cite web|title="Albaniada", a competition event to promote and cultivate cultural heritage|date=September 18, 2013|url=http://www.mkrs-ks.org/?page=2,6,645|website=mkrs-ks.org|access-date=28 February 2014}}</ref> These kinds of sports can be played in an indoor environment like [[Oda (Albania)|Oda]] or outside.<ref name="It has been organized the Olympic of Traditional Albanian Sports">{{cite web|title=Organizohet olimpiada e sporteve dhe lojërave tradicionale shqiptare|url=http://www.kosovalive360.com/organizohet-olimpiada-e-sporteve-dhe-lojerave-tradicionale-shqiptare.html|date=August 27, 2013|access-date=28 February 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160423193747/http://www.kosovalive360.com/organizohet-olimpiada-e-sporteve-dhe-lojerave-tradicionale-shqiptare.html|archive-date=April 23, 2016|language=sq}}</ref>

== Sports fan clubs ==
[[Kosovo|Kosovan]] people are known for the support they show for their local teams. There are four big fan clubs: Plisat, supporting [[Pristina]]; [[KF Trepça#Supporters|Torcida]], supporting [[KF Trepça|Trepça]]; [[Intelektualët]], supporting [[FC Drita]]; and Skifterat, supporting [[SC Gjilani]].

=== Plisat ===
{{Infobox basketball club
| color1        =#333399
| color2        =#FFFFFF
| name          =Plisat
| logo          = 
| imagesize     =110px
| founded       ={{Start date and age|1987}}
| arena         = [[Fadil Vokrri Stadium]]
| location      =[[Pristina]], [[Kosovo]]
| colors        = White and blue<br /> {{color box|white}} {{color box|#000099}}
}}
This fan club was founded in 1987 by the supporters of [[FC Prishtina]]. They got their name from the traditional Albanian cap called [[Qeleshe|Plis]]. Usually, the members of Plisat stay in the east stand of the [[City Stadium (Pristina)|Pristina City Stadium]] while supporting their team in football.<ref>{{cite web|title=Fan clubs in Kosovo|url=http://tifozat.com/viewpage.php?page_id=14|website=Tifozat.com|access-date=2016-08-28|archive-date=2017-11-07|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171107150028/http://tifozat.com/viewpage.php?page_id=14|url-status=dead}}</ref> They are popularly known as "the 12th player" of [[FC Prishtina]] because of the massive support they provide during the games – no matter if losing or winning. In the early 1980s they made notable travels to [[Čačak]], but particularly notable was when, in 1983, more than 7000 supporters followed FC Prishtina to the [[Red Star Stadium|Marakana stadium]] in [[Belgrade]] in the club's historical victory over [[Red Star Belgrade]] in the at-the-time strong [[Yugoslav First League]].

Besides supporting the football team, after the [[Kosovo war]], Plisat started to also support their basketball team, [[Sigal Prishtina]], and handball teams. They started to shape their 'support style' by cheering for their teams in different ways – followed by different choreography in the stands of [[City Stadium (Pristina)|the city stadium]] in [[Pristina]]. Plisat these days are the most famous fan club in [[Kosovo]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Historic of FanClub|url=http://www.prishtinafc.com/fcp/site/index.php?p=5&id=1&lng=1|website=Prishtinafc.com/fcp/site/index.php?p=5&id=1&lng=1|publisher=FC Prishtina|access-date=2014-03-02|archive-date=2017-07-07|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170707090818/http://prishtinafc.com/fcp/site/index.php?p=5&id=1&lng=1|url-status=dead}}</ref>

===Torcida===
{{Infobox basketball club
| name          = Torcida Mitrovicë
| color1        = black
| color2        = green
| established   = {{Start date and age|1984|3|20|df=y}}
| location  = [[Mitrovica, Kosovo|Mitrovica]], Kosovo
| arena         = [[Adem Jashari Olympic Stadium]], [[Minatori Sports Hall]]
| affiliations  = {{flagicon|ALB}} [[Tifozat Kuq e Zi]]
| colors        = Green and black<br /> {{color box|green}} {{color box|black}}
}}

Trepça's main supporters are '''Torcida Mitrovicë'''. They were officially founded by Shefqet Begu also known as Qeti on the 20 March 1984.<ref>{{cite web|url= https://youtube.com/watch?v=IDr8BgcZFJ0&feature=share|title=Shefqet Begu-Qeti, një jetë në tribuna|work=[[Kallxo]]|date=13 July 2018|language=sq|access-date=19 April 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.gazetaexpress.com/torcida-nga-mitrovica-feston-38-vjetorin-e-themelimit/amp/|title=Torcida nga Mitrovica feston 38-vjetorin e themelimit|work=[[Gazeta Express]]|date=20 March 2022|language=sq|access-date=19 April 2024}}</ref> Torcida Mitrovicë are considered to be the oldest Albanian ultras. Except of the Trepça clubs ([[KF Trepça]]; [[KB Trepça]]; [[KH Trepça]]), they also support the [[Albania national football team|Albanian national football team]].

===Shqiponjat===
{{Infobox basketball club
| color1        = #000000
| color2        = #FFFF00
| name          = Shqiponjat
| logo          = 
| imagesize     = 110px
| founded       = {{Start date and age|1993}}
| dissolved     = 2022
| arena         = Karagaq Sports Hall<br />Peja
| location      = [[Peja]], [[Kosovo]]
| colors        = Black and yellow<br /> {{color box|black}} {{color box|yellow}}
}}
Shqiponjat (English:''The Eagles'') fan club was founded on December 13, 1993, in [[Peja]]. This fan club got their name from the symbol of the [[List of mountains in Albania|Albanian mountains]] – the Albanian Eagle. They supported the Peja teams like [[KF Besa]] in football, [[KB Peja]] in basketball and KH Besa in handball.
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===Intelektualët===
{{main|Intelektualët}}
{{Infobox sport supporter group
|name         = Intelektualët
|founded      = {{Start date and age|1998|df=y}}
|motto        = No one likes us, we don't care
|type         = [[Ultras]] group
|team         = All clubs with name '''Drita''' from [[Gjilan]]
|colors       = {{Color box|Blue|border=darkgray}}{{Color box|White|border=darkgray}}{{Color box|Black|border=darkgray}}
|location     = [[Gjilan]], {{nowrap|{{flag|Kosovo}}}}
|affiliations = ''BKHooligans, Bojanina Blue Boys, Brigada 138, DH-B Hools, E7 Hools, Hienat, PM Mahalla, Q.Q Hools, ULH and GC Hools''
|arena        = [[Gjilan City Stadium]]
}}
This [[fan club]] got this name (English:''The Intellectuals'') after the club was founded in 1947 by the [[intellectuals]] and the [[society]] of the city in [[Gjilan]]. They support all of the ten clubs that share the name Drita. This fan club mostly supports the biggest club of Gjilan – the football club [[KF Drita|Drita]] in the matches organized in the City Stadium of Gjilan, but the Intellectuals also cheer for the teams in basketball, volleyball and handball for both genres.{{Clarify|reason=unsure what this means – men's and women's?|date=August 2021}} The colors that characterize this fan club are white and blue, as those are the colors all clubs named ''Drita'' use.<ref>{{cite web|title=Fan clubs in Kosovo|url=http://tifozat.com/viewpage.php?page_id=11|website=Tifozat.com/viewpage.php?page_id=11|access-date=25 February 2014|archive-date=28 June 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170628221916/http://tifozat.com/viewpage.php?page_id=11|url-status=dead}}</ref>

There are several theories about the origin of the name of the fan club. One is that the name came from the good behavior of the fans, and the good organization of their matches in comparison with other clubs at that time in Kosovo. Another theory is that the name came from the patriotic factions within the [[Club (organization)|club]] which used the club and its infrastructure as [[camouflage]] to organise clandestine meetings with other [[patriotism|patriots]] of the Kosovo Albanian patriotic movement. Initially, the fan club was spontaneous and had no name, but after 1998, they became well-organized, with several well-identified subgroups which helped the team and the club in their different activities. The most powerful of these subgroups in the period around 2000 to 2002 were "Holy Blue" and "White and Blue Hooligans".

Nowadays, Intelektualët are the biggest and most active [[tifo]] groups after the war.

===Arpagjik't===
{{Infobox basketball club
| color1        = orange
| color2        = black
| name          = Arpagjik't
| logo          = 
| imagesize     = 110px
| founded       = {{Start date and age|2000}}
| arena         = "Përparim Thaçi" Stadium, [[Prizren]]
| location      = [[Prizren]], [[Kosovo]]
| colors        = Black and orange <br /> {{color box|orange}} {{color box|black}}
}}
The fan clubs in [[Prizren]] started when the local football club, [[KF Liria]], played in the [[Yugoslav Second League]]. People from the city organized with [[Traditional music in Kosovo|traditional songs]], [[Traditional clothing in Kosovo|costumes]] and [[Rugovo (sword dance)|traditional dances]], and headed to the local stadium now called {{Lang|sq|Përparim Thaçi}} to support their [[football club]] at that time.

After [[Kosovo war|the war]] in [[Kosovo]], their presence in the matches became regular, and the fans started to call themselves Arpagjik't. After the first season, the groups Arpagjik't and The Panthers merged under one same name – Arpagjik't.

The first flag for the Panthers was prepared in 2001, measuring 20 by 7 meters, on which was written "Go Bashkimi, Go Panthers". The first days under the name Arpagjik't were very successful because the fan club distributed over 400 fan membership cards, with which the fans could watch the matches without paying anything. This was a new era for the ultras in [[Prizren]] under one name. The aim of the fan club is to prepare the city stadium and local indoor arenas in which the local clubs play games, prepare the stands with requisites, flags and club scarves.

{{Infobox sport supporter group|founded={{Start date and age|1999|df=y}}|name=Skifterat|club=SC Gjilani|location=Gjilan|stadium=Gjilan City Stadium|colours={{Color box|Red|border=darkgray}}{{Color box|White|border=darkgray}}}}

===Skifterat===
Skifterat, in English 'Falcons', was founded in September 1999 in the city of [[Gjilan]].

Their colours are red and white and they support [[SC Gjilani]]. The name Skifterat ('Falcons') is a tribute to a battalion of soldiers within the [[Kosovo Liberation Army|KLA]], where most of the soldiers were from the city of Gjilan.

The fan club is located in the city of Gjilan and it supports the football team SC Gjilani. They supported SC Gjilani many years before the war, but did not have a name prior to September 1999. They formed a group that they named Skifterat in the first football season after the war in Kosovo.

Skifterat take pride in being the most unique fan base in [[Kosovo]]. Most of the other fan clubs have teams from other sports to support which associate with their team's name. Skifterat only has one team, SC Gjilani, which does not have any other sports associated with their name.

Skifterat take pride in supporting a club that has not had any success lately{{When|date=August 2021}} and still they have always been there being their 12th player through rough times.

Skifterat were very active in the early days, being one of the first organized fan bases in Kosovo and bringing new things to the tifo scene in Kosovo.

Skifterat are one of the most organized fans in Kosovo, supporting their team home and away.

==Sports venues==
Source:<ref>{{cite web|title=World Stadiums|url=http://www.worldstadiums.com/europe/countries/kosovo.shtml|website=Worldstadiums.comml|publisher=World Stadiums|access-date=26 February 2014|archive-date=19 August 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130819012507/http://www.worldstadiums.com/europe/countries/kosovo.shtml|url-status=dead}}</ref>

{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
!Rank!!Stadium!!Capacity!!City!!Home team
|-
|1||[[Olympic Stadium Adem Jashari]]||28,500||[[Mitrovica, Kosovo|Mitrovica]]||[[KF Trepça]]

|-
|2||[[Fadil Vokrri Stadium]]||16,200||[[Prishtina]]||[[FC Prishtina]]

|-
|3||[[Gjilan City Stadium]]||15,000||[[Gjilan]]||[[FC Drita]] & [[SC Gjilani]]

|-
|4||[[Përparim Thaçi Stadium]]||15,000||[[Prizren]]||[[KF Liria]]

|-
|5||[[Riza Lushta Stadium]]||12,000||[[Mitrovica, Kosovo|Mitrovica]]||[[KF Trepça'89]]

|-
|6||Agron Rama Stadium||10,000||[[Obiliq]]||[[KF KEK]]

|-
|7||[[Shahin Haxhiislami Stadium]]||8,500||[[Peja]]||[[KF Besa]]

|-
|8||[[Gjakova City Stadium]]||6,000||[[Gjakova]]||[[KF Vëllaznimi]]

|-
|9||[[Demush Mavraj Stadium]]||6,000||[[Istog]]||[[KF Istogu]]

|-
|10||[[Ferki Aliu Stadium]]|| 5,000||[[Vushtrria]]||[[KF Vushtrria]]

|-
|11||Llukar Stadium||3,000||[[Prishtina]]||[[KF Beselidhja]]

|-
|12||Ismet Shabani Stadium||2,000||[[Ferizaj]]||[[KF Ferizaj]]

|-
|13||[[Zahir Pajaziti Stadium]]||2,000||[[Podujevë]]||[[KF Llapi]]

|-
|14||Merdare Stadium||2,000||[[Podujevë]]||[[KF Hysi]]

|-
|15||[[Flamurtari Stadium]]||2,000||[[Prishtina]]||[[KF Flamurtari]]

|-
|16||[[Bajram Aliu Stadium]]||2,000||[[Skenderaj]]||[[KF Drenica]]
|}

==International sports membership==
{{See also|Membership of Kosovo in international sports federations}}

For a long time in [[Kosovo]] the people have missed international activities, so it has been a vacuum about organizing international sports events and the opportunity to represent the quality of the young athletes of Kosovo in the international level, who would give a positive impact in advancing in the local sport.<ref>{{cite web|title=internationalization of the sport in kosovo|url=http://Mkrs-ks.org|page=1 & 91|publisher=Ministry of Sports-Kosovo|access-date=26 February 2014}}</ref> Kosovo was a part of several [[international sports federations]] in the 1990s and has applied to become a member of many more after its 17 February 2008 unilateral [[2008 Kosovo declaration of independence|declaration of independence]] from [[Serbia]]. Currently, Kosovo federations are full members of seven international federations, provisional members of four international federations, associated members of two international federations and members of one European federation. On 22 October 2014, the [[International Olympic Committee]] announced that it had granted provisional recognition to the Kosovo Olympic Committee and proposed that it be granted full recognition at the IOC Session to be held in December 2014.<ref>{{cite web|title=IOC grants provisional recognition to Kosovo Olympic Committee|url=http://www.olympic.org/news/ioc-grants-provisional-recognition-to-kosovo-olympic-committee/239827|website=www.olympic.org|publisher=International Olympic Committee|date=22 October 2014}}</ref> On 8 December 2014, [[Olympic Committee of Kosovo]] became a full member of [[International Olympic Committee]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/0/olympics/30394918n|title=BBC Sport Olympics|access-date=11 November 2023}}</ref> The acceptance of Kosovo in the International Olympic Committee can have a significant positive impact in accepting other sport federations in the international level.

The [[International Committee of Mediterranean Games]] launched the bidding process for the [[2030 Mediterranean Games]] at a meeting of its executive committee held on 10 December 2022 in [[Prishtina]], [[Kosovo]].<ref>{{cite web | url=https://cijm.org.gr/the-best-moments-of-the-icmg-visit-in-kosovo-video/ | title=The best moments of the ICMG visit in Kosovo (Video) | date=28 December 2022 }}</ref><ref>{{cite tweet |author=International Committee of the Mediterranean Games |user=cijmmedgames |number=1601892601850105857 |date=11 December 2022 |title=The ICMG would like to thank @NOCKOSOVO for the great hospitality. Two days of productive discussions and hopeful decisions for the #Mediterraneanfamily. Thank you President Ismet Krasniqi and Secretary General Besim Aliti 🙏🙏🙏 #ICMG #MediterraneanGames #ExCo https://t.co/nZya3jDAmQ |language=en |access-date=23 February 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.insidethegames.biz/articles/1131834/kosovo-mediterranean-games | title=Mediterranean Games organiser hope Kosovo could bid after meeting with President | date=20 December 2022 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://cijm.org.gr/the-president-of-the-kosovo-republic-meets-the-icmg-executive-bureau-members/ | title=The President of the Kosovo Republic meets the ICMG Executive Bureau members | date=9 December 2022 }}</ref> In April 2023, the International Committee of Mediterranean Games (CIJM) announced the end of the candidature process and the sole candidate city, Prishtina, for the 2030 Games.<ref name="auto">{{cite web | url=https://cijm.org.gr/the-portugal-and-kosovo-olympic-committees-have-expressed-interest-in-hosting-the-2027-and-2030-mediterranean-games/ | title=The Olympic Committees of Portugal and Kosovo have expressed interest in hosting the 2027 and 2030 Mediterranean Games |date=3 April 2023 }}</ref> Prishtina was confirmed as the host city on 8 September 2023 during the ICMG General Assembly with 55 votes in favour, eight against and three abstentions.<ref name="auto"/><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://cijm.org.gr/portimao-lagoa-and-pristina-will-host-the-next-editions-of-the-mediterranean-games/|title=Portimão – Lagoa and Prishtina will host the next editions of the Mediterranean Games|date=8 September 2023|access-date=11 November 2023}}</ref> it will be the second time only that these games are organized in the [[Western Balkans]], following the [[1979 Mediterranean Games]] in [[Split, Croatia|Split]] when it was then [[Yugoslavia]].

===Accepted membership applications===
The following [[List of international sport federations|sports federations]] have either admitted or have received the application from [[Kosovo|Republic of Kosovo]] to be admitted into their membership.

{| class="wikitable sortable collapsible collapsed" style="text-align: center; font-size: 100%;"
|-
! style="width:175px;"|Entity!! Notes!! Status!! Date

|-
| [[International Olympic Committee]] (IOC) || Kosovo to compete in Olympics at Rio 2016 after IOC recognition.<ref name="bbc">{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/0/olympics/30394918|title=Kosovo to compete in Olympics at Rio 2016 after IOC recognition - BBC Sport|access-date=15 April 2016|publisher=BBC Sport|date=2014-12-09}}</ref> || Member || 8 December 2014

|-
| [[Fédération Internationale de Football Association]] (FIFA) || Kosovo became the 210th member of FIFA as of May 13, 2016.|| Member || 13 May 2016
|-
| [[International Basketball Federation]] (FIBA) || Kosovo became a full member of the FIBA, March 2015<ref>fiba.com, Kosovo becomes 215th National Member Federation of FIBA</ref> || Member || 13 March 2015
|-
| European Minigolfsport Federation (EMF) || Kosovo became a member of the EMF, April 2012.<ref name="minigolf-europe.org">{{cite web |url=http://www.minigolf-europe.org/organisation/members.html |title=Members |access-date=2012-04-20 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121010000725/http://www.minigolf-europe.org/organisation/members.html |archive-date=2012-10-10 }}</ref><ref name="Minigolfi pranohet edhe në Federatën Evropiane">[http://www.mkrs-ks.org/?page=1,6,269 Ministri Krasniqi: Minigolfi një shembull, jo vetëm në Kosovë, por edhe në rajon, për organizim të mirëfilltë], Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport of the Republic of Kosovo 2012-04-20 (in Albanian)</ref> || Member || 20 April 2012
|-
| [[International Archery Federation]] (FITA) || FITA admitted Kosovo as a full member.<ref>{{cite web|title=146 Member Associations – FITA Directory|url=http://www.archery.org/UserFiles/Document/FITA%20website/02%20About%20FITA/Organisation/08_Member_Associations/Directory_MAs.pdf|access-date=4 February 2012|publisher=International Archery Federation|archive-date=1 August 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120801053708/http://www.archery.org/UserFiles/Document/FITA%20website/02%20About%20Fita/Organisation/08_member_associations/Directory_MAs.pdf|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.worldarchery.org/UserFiles/Document/FITA%20website/02%20About%20Fita/Organisation/01_congress/2011_Turin/11_Congress_Minutes.pdf|title=FITA admit Kosovo as a full member|access-date=11 November 2023}}</ref> || Member || 1 July 2011
|-
| [[International Boxing Association (amateur)|International Boxing Association]] (AIBA) || Kosovo became AIBA's 195th federation in July 2012. Full membership status will be confirmed at a future meeting.<ref>{{cite news|title=Kosovo joins world boxing body as Balkan province uses sport to gain global recognition|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/kosovo-joins-world-boxing-body-as-balkan-province-uses-sport-to-gain-global-recognition/2012/07/10/gJQAvlfRaW_story.html|newspaper=[[Washington Post]]|access-date=14 July 2012|date=10 July 2012}} {{Dead link|date=December 2021 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>|| Provisional || 9 July 2012
|-
| [[International Federation of Associated Wrestling Styles]] (FILA) || FILA admitted Kosovo as not full member but an associated federation.<ref name="FILA">{{cite web |url=http://www.fila-official.com/index.php?option=com_annuaire_fila&act=liste2&fed=0&filtre_continent=0&filtre_pays=0&Itemid=156 |title=Official FILA site |publisher=Fila-wrestling.com |date=2006-05-01 |access-date=28 April 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110711001545/http://www.fila-official.com/index.php?option=com_annuaire_fila&act=liste2&fed=0&filtre_continent=0&filtre_pays=0&Itemid=156 |archive-date=11 July 2011 }}</ref> || Associate || 9 June 2008
|-
| [[European Handball Federation]] (EHF) || Kosovo became an associated federation of the [[European Handball Federation]] in 2004, prior to its [[declaration of independence]] with only clubs allowed to compete in EHF cups.<ref name="Earthtimes.org, sport recognition of Kosovo"/> The EHF admitted Kosovo as a full member in September 2014<ref>eurohandball.com, Kosovo becomes a full member of the European Handball Federation</ref> || Member || 2014
|-
| [[International Judo Federation]] (IJF) || The IJF admitted Kosovo as a full member.<ref>[http://www.mkrs-ks.org/?page=1,6,268 Ministri Krasniqi takoi kryetarin e Federatës Ndërkombëtare të Xhudos, z. Marius Vizer], Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport of the Republic of Kosovo, 2012-04-20 (in Albanian)</ref><ref>[http://www.intjudo.eu/News/cikk2180 The Kosovo Judo Federation was accepted as full member of the International Judo Federation] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120427214556/http://www.intjudo.eu/News/cikk2180 |date=2012-04-27 }}, International Judo Federation, 2012-04-20</ref> || Member || 10 April 2012
|-
|[[International Sailing Federation]] (ISAF) || The ISAF admitted Kosovo as a full member.<ref name="Kosovo Becomes ISAF Member">{{cite news|title=Kosovo Become Latest ISAF Member National Authority|url=http://www.sailing.org/38293.php|access-date=8 May 2012|newspaper=International Sailing Federation|date=8 May 2012}}</ref> || Member || 8 May 2012
|-
| [[International Ski Federation]] (FIS) || Kosovo has had observer status in the ISF since 2004, prior to DOI.<ref name="Earthtimes.org, sport recognition of Kosovo"/><ref name="fis-ski">{{cite web |url=http://www.fis-ski.com/uk/news/pressreleases/press-releases-2011/council-nov-2011.html |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120629190233/http://www.fis-ski.com/uk/news/pressreleases/press-releases-2011/council-nov-2011.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=29 June 2012 |title=FIS-Ski #124; FIS Membership upgrade |website=Fis-ski.com |access-date=15 April 2016 }}</ref> || Member || 7 November 2011
|-
| [[International Softball Federation]] (ISF) || The ISF admitted Kosovo as a full member.<ref>[http://www.newkosovareport.com/200808141126/Culture-and-Sports/Kosovo-Softball-Federation-wins-international-recognition.html "Kosovo Softball Federation wins international recognition"] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080907003429/http://www.newkosovareport.com/200808141126/Culture-and-Sports/Kosovo-Softball-Federation-wins-international-recognition.html |date=2008-09-07 }} ''newkosovareport.com'' 14 August 2008 Link accessed 14 August 2008.</ref> || Member || 12 August 2008
|-
| [[International Table Tennis Federation]] (ITTF) || Kosovo became a full member in 2003, prior to its declaration of independence.<ref name="Earthtimes.org, sport recognition of Kosovo">[http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/188473,kosovo-faces-uphill-task-for-sporting-recognition.html "Kosovo faces uphill task for sporting recognition"], ''EarthTimes.org'', 27 February 2008. Retrieved 28 February 2008.</ref><ref name="ittf">{{cite web|url=http://www.ittf.com/_front_page/ittf_full_story2.asp?ID=4080&Category|title=ITTF Membership|website=Ittf.com|access-date=15 April 2016|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160507045236/http://www.ittf.com/_front_page/ittf_full_story2.asp?ID=4080&Category|archive-date=7 May 2016}}</ref> || Member || 21 May 2003
|-
| [[International Weightlifting Federation]] (IWF) || The IWF admitted Kosovo as a full member.<ref name="newkosovareport1">[http://www.newkosovareport.com/20080626991/Culture-and-Sports/More-recongitions-for-Kosovo-sports.html "More recognitions for Kosovo sports"] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080709014005/http://www.newkosovareport.com/20080626991/Culture-and-Sports/More-recongitions-for-Kosovo-sports.html |date=2008-07-09 }} ''newkosovareport.com'' 28 June 2008 Link accessed 28 June 2008.</ref><ref>[http://www.iwf.net/2008/06/16/iwf-affiliates-new-members/ IWF affiliates new members], International Weightlifting Federation</ref> || Member || 18 June 2008
|-
| [[World Curling Federation]] (WCF) || The WCF admitted the Kosovo Curling Federation as a provisional member at its 2012 annual general assembly in Scotland.<ref>[http://www.insidethegames.biz/latest/1011373-kosovo-curling-federation-becomes-provisional-world-body-member- Kosovo Curling Federation becomes provisional world body member], Inside the Games, 21 October 2012</ref> || Member || 21 October 2012
|-
| [[International Modern Pentathlon Union]] (UIPM) || The UIPM admitted the Kosovo Pentathlon Union as a full member at its 2013 Annual Congress in Cyprus.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pentathlon.org/component/k2/item/12352-65th-uipm-congress-looks-to-the-future|title=65th UIPM Congress looks to the future|access-date=2013-12-13|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131213135445/http://www.pentathlon.org/component/k2/item/12352-65th-uipm-congress-looks-to-the-future |archive-date=2013-12-13}}</ref> || Member || 29 November 2013
|-
| [[Union Cycliste Internationale]] (UCI) || The UCI admitted the Kosovo Cycling Federation as a provisional member in 2015 following the decision at the 127th International Olympic Committee (IOC) Session in December 2014 to fully recognise the Kosovo Olympic Committee. Provisional membership will enable Kosovo to participate in UCI activities while awaiting a decision on its full membership request which will be considered at the 2015 UCI Congress in September.<ref name="uci">{{cite web|url=http://www.uci.ch/pressreleases/uci-management-committee-agrees-important-changes-and-innovations/|title=UCI Management Committee agrees important changes and innovations &#124; Inside the Games, 30 January 2015 |website=Uci.ch|access-date=15 April 2016}}</ref> || Provisional || 30 January 2015
|-
| [[World Taekwondo Federation]] (WTF) || The WTF admitted the Kosovo Taekwondo Federation at its 2013 Annual Congress.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.worldtaekwondofederation.net/news-news/item/450-russia-to-host-2015-world-taekwondo-championships-in-chelyabinsk-city |title=Russia to Host 2015 World Taekwondo Championships in Chelyabinsk City|date=June 8, 2013|website=worldtaekwondofederation.net|access-date=2014-01-13|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140114115436/http://www.worldtaekwondofederation.net/news-news/item/450-russia-to-host-2015-world-taekwondo-championships-in-chelyabinsk-city|archive-date=2014-01-14}}</ref> || Provisional || 14 July 2013
|-
| [[Fédération Internationale de Natation]] (FINA) || Kosovo is the 208th FINA member.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.fina.org/H2O/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&id=225:highlight&layout=blog&Itemid=179 |title=Highlight |access-date=2015-02-18 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140113204936/http://www.fina.org/H2O/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&id=225%3Ahighlight&layout=blog&Itemid=179 |archive-date=2014-01-13 }}</ref> || Member || 17 February 2015
|-
| [[Union des Associations Européennes de Football]] (UEFA) || Kosovo is the 55th UEFA member.<ref>{{cite tweet|number=727454104516190209|user=UEFA|title=Football Federation of Kosovo is voted as UEFA's 55th member association. Congress LIVE|access-date=2016-08-28|date=2016-05-03 }}</ref> || Member || 3 May 2016
|-
|}

==Medal winners in the Olympics, European Games and Mediterranean Games==

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{| class="wikitable collapsible" cellspacing="2" style="margin-top:7px; margin-right:0; text-align:center; font-size:90%;"
|- style="font-size:100%; text-align:right;"
|+Medals won by [[Kosovo at the Olympics|Kosovo at the Olympic Games]]<ref name="IOCMedalTable">{{cite web|publisher=[[International Olympic Committee]]|url=http://www.olympic.org/Kosovo|title=Kosovo|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150125171629/http://www.olympic.org/kosovo|archive-date=25 January 2015}}</ref> 
|-
!rowspan=2 style="width:250px;"|[[Olympic Games]]
!colspan=3|Medals
|-
!style="width:50px;"|Gold
!style="width:50px;"|Silver
!style="width:50px;"|Bronze
|-
|align=left|{{flagicon|BRA}} [[2016 Summer Olympics|2016 Rio de Janeiro]]
|1||0||0
|-
|align=left|{{flagicon|JPN}} [[2020 Summer Olympics|2020 Tokyo]]
|2||0||0
|-
|align=left|{{flagicon|FRA}} [[2024 Summer Olympics|2024 Paris]]
|0||1||1
|-
!Total
!3||1||1
|}
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{| class="wikitable collapsible " cellspacing="2" style="margin-top:7px; margin-right:0; text-align:center; font-size:90%;"
|- style="font-size:100%; text-align:right;"
|+Medals won by [[Kosovo at the European Games]]
|-
!rowspan=2 style="width:250px;"|[[European Games]]
!colspan=3|Medals
|-
!style="width:50px;"|Gold
!style="width:50px;"|Silver
!style="width:50px;"|Bronze
|-
|align=left|{{flagicon|AZE}} [[2015 European Games|2015 Baku]]
|0||0||1
|-
|align=left|{{flagicon|BLR}} [[2019 European Games|2019 Minsk]]
|1||1||1
|-
!Total
!1!!1!!2
|}
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{| class="wikitable collapsible " cellspacing="2" style="margin-top:7px; margin-right:0; text-align:center; font-size:90%;"
|- style="font-size:100%; text-align:right;"
|+Medals won by [[Kosovo at the Mediterranean Games]]
|-
!rowspan=2 style="width:250px;"|[[Mediterranean Games]]
!colspan=3|Medals
|-
!style="width:50px;"|Gold
!style="width:50px;"|Silver
!style="width:50px;"|Bronze
|-
|align=left|{{flagicon|SPA}} [[2018 Mediterranean Games|2018 Tarragona]]
|3||1||0
|-
|align=left|{{flagicon|ALG}} [[2022 Mediterranean Games|2022 Oran]]
|3||0||3
|-
!Total
!6!!1!!3
|}
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{| class="wikitable collapsible " cellspacing="2" style="margin-top:7px; margin-right:0; text-align:center; font-size:90%;"
|- style="font-size:100%; text-align:right;"
|+Medals won by [[Kosovo at the Jeux de la Francophonie]]
|-
!rowspan=2 style="width:250px;"|[[Jeux de la Francophonie]]
!colspan=3|Medals
|-
!style="width:50px;"|Gold
!style="width:50px;"|Silver
!style="width:50px;"|Bronze
|-
|align=left|{{flagicon|CIV}} [[2017 Jeux de la Francophonie|2017 Abijan]]
|2||0||0
|-
|align=left|{{flagicon|COD}} [[2023 Jeux de la Francophonie|2023 Kinshasa]]
|1||2||1
|-
!Total
!3!!2!!1
|}
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===Medal winners in the Youth and European Olympics for Kosovo ===

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|- style="font-size:100%; text-align:right;"
|+Medals won by [[Kosovo at the Youth Olympics]]
|-
!rowspan=2 style="width:250px;"|[[Youth Olympic Games]]
!colspan=3|Medals
|-
!style="width:50px;"|Gold
!style="width:50px;"|Silver
!style="width:50px;"|Bronze
|-
|align=left|{{flagicon|ARG}} [[2018 Summer Youth Olympics|2018 Buenos Aires]]
|0||0||2
|-
!Total
!0||0||2
|}
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{| class="wikitable collapsible " cellspacing="2" style="margin-top:7px; margin-right:0; text-align:center; font-size:90%;"
|- style="font-size:100%; text-align:right;"
|+Medals won by [[Kosovo at the European Youth Olympic Festival|Kosovo at the European Youth Olympics]]
|-
!rowspan=2 style="width:250px;"|[[European Youth Olympics]]
!colspan=3|Medals
|-
!style="width:50px;"|Gold
!style="width:50px;"|Silver
!style="width:50px;"|Bronze
|-
|align=left|{{flagicon|AZE}} [[2019 European Youth Summer Olympic Festival|2019 Baku]]
|1||0||0
|-
!Total
!1!!0!!0
|}
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==Kosovar sportspeople==
{{columns-list|colwidth=18em|
* [[Behar Maliqi]]
* [[Besart Veseli]]
*  [[Debatik Curri]]
* [[Dardan Berisha]]
* [[Distria Krasniqi]]
*  [[Enis Alushi]]
* [[Fetim Kasapi]]
* [[Ilir Nallbani]]
* [[Isa Eminhaziri]]
* [[Kenan Sipahi]]
*  [[Kushtrim Lushtaku]]
* [[Labinot Sheholli]]
* [[Majlinda Kelmendi]]
* [[Nora Gjakova]]
* [[Rexhe Bytyçi]]
*  [[Samir Ujkani]]
*  [[Shkodran Metaj]]
}}

===Yugoslavia/ Serbia and Montenegro ===
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* [[Agim Cana]]
*  [[Armend Dallku]]
*  [[Aziz Salihu]]
* [[Darko Spalević]]
* [[Dejan Musli]]{{#tag:ref|Began to represent Serbia prior to [[2008 Kosovo declaration of independence]] and continued after
|group=lower-alpha}}
* [[Fadil Muriqi]]
*  [[Fadil Vokrri]]
* [[Fahrudin Jusufi]]
* [[Goran Đorović]]
* [[Marko Simonović (basketball, born 1986)|Marko Simonović]]{{#tag:ref|Began to represent Serbia prior to [[2008 Kosovo declaration of independence]] and continued after
|group=lower-alpha}}
* [[Milan Biševac]]{{#tag:ref|Began to represent Serbia prior to [[2008 Kosovo declaration of independence]] and continued after
|group=lower-alpha}}
* [[Milena Rašić]]{{#tag:ref|Began to represent Serbia prior to [[2008 Kosovo declaration of independence]] and continued after
|group=lower-alpha}}
* [[Miloš Krasić]]{{#tag:ref|Began to represent Serbia prior to [[2008 Kosovo declaration of independence]] and continued after
|group=lower-alpha}}
* [[Milutin Šoškić]]
* [[Miodrag Anđelković]]
* [[Nenad Stojković]]
* [[Nikola Lazetić]]
* [[Novak Djokovic]]{{#tag:ref|Began to represent Serbia prior to [[2008 Kosovo declaration of independence]] and continued after
|group=lower-alpha}}<ref>[http://www.b92.net/eng/news/society.php?yyyy=2008&mm=04&dd=02&nav_id=49032 Đoković to visit northern Kosovo Thursday] Accessed 10 April 2015. “Đoković, whose family is originally from Kosovo, will be in the province to support the Serbs there...”</ref>
* [[Saša Antunović]]
* [[Skender Shengyli]]
* [[Sonja Stolić]]
* [[Stevan Stojanović]]
* [[Vladimir Durković]]
* [[Xhevdet Muriqi]]
* [[Zoran Antić]]
}}

===Other countries===
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* [[Adnan Januzaj]]
* [[Shemsi Beqiri]]
*  [[Agonit Sallaj]]
*  [[Mergim Brahimi]]
*  [[Besim Tafilaj]]
*  [[Rocky Lekaj]]
*  [[Taip Ramadani]]
*  [[Valdet Rama]]
*  [[Atdhe Nuhiu]]
*  [[Perparim Hetemaj]]
*  [[Erton Fejzullahu]]
*  [[Besnik Hasi]]
*  [[Emir Bajrami]]
*  [[Alban Meha]]
*  [[Mehmet Dragusha]]
*  [[Fatos Beqiraj]]
*  [[Albert Berbatovci]]
*  [[Lorik Cana]]
*  [[Xherdan Shaqiri]]
*  [[Granit Xhaka]]
*  [[Shefki Kuqi]]
*  [[Luan Krasniqi]]
*  [[Taulant Xhaka]]
*  [[Valon Behrami]]
*  [[Besart Berisha]]
*  [[Albert Bunjaku]]
*  [[Blerim Džemaili]]
*  [[Agon Mehmeti]]
*  [[Njazi Kuqi]]
*  [[Valon Berisha]]
*  [[Etrit Berisha]]
*  [[Burim Kukeli]]
*  [[Andis Shala]]
*  [[Gzim Istrefi]]
*  [[Kosovare Asllani]]
*  [[Besim Kabashi]]
*  [[Naim Terbunja]]
*  [[Xhavit Bajrami]]
*  [[Elvir Muriqi]]
*  [[Rustemi Kreshnik]]
*  [[Azem Maksutaj]]
* [[Kujtim Shala]]
}}

==See also==
{{portal|Sport}}
* [[Kosovo at the Olympics]]
* [[Kosovo at the European Games]]
* [[Kosovo national football team]]
* [[Football Superleague of Kosovo]]
* [[Kosovo national basketball team]]

==References==
{{reflist|group=lower-alpha}}
{{Reflist|30em}}

==External links==
* [http://noc-kosovo.org/ Olympic Committee of Kosovo]
* [http://www.mkrs-ks.org/?page=2,1 The Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports]

{{Sports governing bodies in Kosovo}}
{{National sports teams of Kosovo}}
{{Sport in Europe}}
{{Kosovo topics}}

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