Official: What decision is made about Kosovo in Russia

Russia's Foreign Ministry had asked Kosovo that its competitors, Distria Krasniqi and Nora Gjakova, not represent Kosovo with state symbols but with the IJF flag.

Meanwhile, today, Judo coach Driton Kuka has confirmed in his Facebook account that Kosovo will participate in this Masters, presenting itself equally to other states.

This is his Facebook post:

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Kosovo participates in Masters in Russia.

This morning in a phone call between our friend IJF Chairman Marius Vizer and FJK Chairman Agron Kuka were confirmed our participation in The best of the best in St. Petersburg!

President Vizer was the man who, with his commitment and conversations he had with people from the sports community, but political state of Russia again made Kosovo stand up equal to other states!

Thank you very much for all those who were able to be equal to other countries!

With sports, the barriers are being broken, in the absence of the Olympic Champions, who cannot attend the Masters in Russia will present to us Nora Gjakova and Distria Krasniqi!

Photo from President Vizer's recent visit to Kosovo last year!” /Periscope