Kosovo at the 2015 European Games

Kosovo at the
2015 European Games
IOC code KOS
NOC Olympic Committee of Kosovo
Website www.noc-kosovo.org
in Baku, Azerbaijan
12 – 28 June 2015
Competitors 19 in 9 sports
Flag bearer Majlinda Kelmendi
Medals
Ranked 40th
Gold Silver Bronze Total
0 0 1 1
European Games appearances

Kosovo participated as a sovereign country at the 2015 European Games, in Baku, Azerbaijan from 12 to 28 June 2015.[1][2][3][4]

Medalists

Medal Name Sport Event Date
 Bronze Gjakova, NoraNora Gjakova Judo Women's 57kg 25 June

Sports

As Kosovo's independence is disputed by Serbia it is only eligible to participate in Aquatics (Diving, Swimming, Synchronised swimming and Water polo), Cycling (BMX, Mountain biking and Road), Gymnastics (Acrobatic, Aerobic, Artistic, Rhythmic and Trampoline), Karate and Wrestling.[5]

Archery

Kosovo entered one male and one female archer, thereby entitling it also to compete in the mixed team event.

Athlete Event Ranking round Round of 64 Round of 32 Round of 16 Quarterfinals Semifinals Final / BM
Score Seed Opposition
Score		 Opposition
Score		 Opposition
Score		 Opposition
Score		 Opposition
Score		 Opposition
Score		 Rank
Hazir Asllani Men's individual 554 64  Nespoli (ITA)
L 0-6		 Did not advance 33
Lirije Sahiti Women's individual 446 62  Valeeva (ITA)
L w/o		 Did not advance 33
Lirije Sahiti
Hazir Asllani		 Mixed team 1000 29 N/A Did not advance 17

Boxing

Athlete Event Round of 32 Round of 16 Quarterfinals Semifinals Final
Opposition
Result		 Opposition
Result		 Opposition
Result		 Opposition
Result		 Opposition
Result		 Rank
Naser Shala Men's 64 kg Amzile
France
L 0-3
Armend Xhoxhak Men's 81 kg Harcsa
Hungary
W 3-0		 Khyzhniak
Ukraine
L 1-2

Shooting

Women

Athlete Event Qualification Final
Points Rank Points Rank
Lumturie Rama 10 m air pistol 351 36 Did not advance
Urata Rama 10 m air rifle 389.1 39 Did not advance

References

  1. ↑ "Kosovo gets full Olympic recognition, can send team to Rio de Janeiro". Global News. 9 December 2014. Retrieved 9 December 2014.
  2. ↑ "Olympics-Kosovo set for Rio Games after gaining IOC membership". Daily Mail. 9 December 2014. Retrieved 9 December 2014.
  3. ↑ "Olympic Games - Kosovo earns Olympic recognition, Serbia furious". Eurosport. 9 December 2014. Retrieved 16 December 2014.
  4. ↑ "IOC OFFICIALLY WELCOME NOC OF KOSOVO TO THE OLYMPIC FAMILY". The European Olympics Committees. 9 December 2014. Retrieved 16 December 2014.
  5. ↑ "Kosovo joins swimming world body FINA, Kosovar athletes can participate at Baku 2015". 2015 European Games. 19 February 2015. Retrieved 21 February 2015.
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