Kamenica, 26 November 2024
Today marks the beginning of construction on Kosovo’s first athletics stadium, located in the Municipality of Kamenica. The Prime Minister of the Republic of Kosovo, Albin Kurti, along with the Deputy Minister of Culture, Youth, and Sports, Daulina Osmani, participated in the cornerstone-laying ceremony.
With an investment value of €3.5 million, this project will create modern conditions for our athletes. The stadium will feature eight running tracks, an auxiliary track of 100 meters, and full equipment for all athletic disciplines. It will not only serve athletes for training and competitions but will also establish Kamenica as a center for athletics in Kosovo and the region.
“The Rogana Athletics Club, one of the iconic clubs of this sport, is an example of commitment and passion for athletics. With this investment, now, the club will have the opportunity to further enhance its capacities, prepare new athletes, and organize quality competitions that will inspire and delight the local community. This project symbolizes our commitment to developing sports throughout Kosovo and giving athletics the prominence it deserves,” said Prime Minister Kurti.
He thanked the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports, the Municipality of Kamenica, and the Athletics Federation of Kosovo for the cooperation regarding this project.
Prime Minister Kurti’s full speech:
Honorable Mayor of the Municipality of Kamenica, Kadri Rahimaj,
Honorable Deputy Minister of Culture, Youth, and Sports, Daulina Osmani,
Honorable Members of the Assembly of the Republic, Arta Bajralia and Mirlinda Tishukaj,
Honorable President of the Athletics Federation of Kosovo, Halil Sylejmani,
Honorable President of the Athletics Club “Rogana,” Zijadin Kryeziu,
Dear residents of Kamenica,
Citizens of the Republic,
Ladies and gentleman,
Sisters and brothers,
Distinguished attendees,
Today, we commence the construction of the first athletics stadium in Kosovo. This marks an important moment for sports in our country, and especially for the queen of sports – athletics.
With an investment value of €3.5 million, this project will create modern conditions for our athletes. The stadium will feature 8 running tracks, an auxiliary track of 100 meters, and full equipment for all athletic disciplines. It will not only serve athletes for training and competitions but will also establish Kamenica as a center for athletics in Kosovo and beyond.
The Rogana Athletics Club, one of the iconic clubs of this sport, is an example of commitment and passion for athletics. With this investment, now, the club will have the opportunity to further enhance its capacities, prepare new athletes, and organize quality competitions that will inspire and delight the local community.
This project symbolizes our commitment to developing sports throughout Kosovo and giving athletics the prominence it deserves.
I wish to thank the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports, the Municipality of Kamenica, and the Athletics Federation of Kosovo for the cooperation and implementation of this project.
I wish that every step taken in this stadium leads to great athletic achievements and the medals that await us. Let us govern effectively together and move swiftly, as in athletics.
Thank you so much!
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