TIRANA, June 14 /ATA/ Wrapping up a week of high-octane racing across Albania, the 22nd edition of Rally Albania came to a close on Saturday evening, successfully crowning its top riders and drivers.
In the motorcycle category, Vojtech Sekanina won the champion trophy, while in the car race, the winners were Laverian Nurka and Mario Nikolli. First prize in the SSV category was awarded to Simon Piedboeuf and Marc Borguet.
Together with 190 competitors, the champions embarked on a grueling seven-day journey stretching across Albania. Spanning over 2,000 kilometers, the race took participants through more than 150 villages from the northern borders to the southern coast. The runners camped at various stages along the route—traveling from Tirana to Përmet and Ksamil—before returning to the capital for the closing awards ceremony.
Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sports Blendi Gonxhja praised the impact of this activity not only on sport, but also on the promotion of Albania as a tourist destination.
According to him, a mobile community of over 500 people, including pilots, family members and technical staff, traveled every day to different areas of the country, creating direct contacts with local communities and conveying the image of Albanian hospitality.
Through photos, videos and publications on social networks, the participants promoted Albanian landscapes, culture and traditions to thousands of followers in Northern, Central European countries and beyond.
Rally Albania is organized by the Albanian Motorcycle Federation with the support of the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sports. The organizers and support institutions consider this activity not only as a motorsport competition, but also as an ambassador of nature, culture, tourism and the Albanian spirit. /e.i/a.f/p.s./
