The judo star went to the 2012 London Olympics for Albania as the IOC had not yet recognised Kosovo. PRISTINA - Double world judo champion Majlinda Kelmendi will carry Kosovo's flag and its dreams of winning a gold medal in its first Olympic Games in Rio. The 52 kilogramme champion leads eight Kosovo athletes at the Rio Games following its recognition by the International Olympic Committee in 2014. More than 70 countries and territories competing at the Olympics have yet to win a medal but Kosovo "deeply hopes" for success at its first try, Kosovo Olympic Committee head Besim Hasani told AFP. "First ever Olympic Games for Kosovo ...

Source: Bangkok Post July 30, 2016 02:37 UTC