PRISTINA, Sept 8 /ATA/- Kosovo will host the Mediterranean Games 2030 as the country’s application received an overwhelming majority of 58 votes at the General Assembly of the International Committee of Mediterranean Games.
The candidacy of Kosovo, namely Pristina, was presented by Prime Minister Albin Kurti, the president of the Olympic Committee of Kosovo, Ismet Krasniqi and the general secretary of the KOK, Besim Aliti.
Other high government officials were also present. Kosovo’s candidacy also received support from Albania, where some of the events will be held.
Athletes from 26 countries participate in the Mediterranean Games, a multi-sport games event that includes handball, volleyball, beach volley, basketball, swimming, beach soccer etc. Kosovo is expected to invest over 250 million euros for the organization of this major sports event.
“Prishtina 2030” will be the 21st edition of the Mediterranean Games. Many countries that do not recognize Kosovo participate in this event.
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