Spain takes away Kosovo flag after Kosovo jungles win gold

At first the Kosovo flag was present on the site where the participating teams are included, however, he left a day after the Nora Gjakova and Distria Krasniqi's jungles had seized gold medals.

Kosovo flag removed from “Taragona 2018”

KOK Chairman Besim Hasani for Koha.net has said the flag has withdrawn with interference from the Government of Spain, which he claims has also received support from the International Mediterranean Games Committee ICG, as well as the International IOC Olympic Committee.

The government of Spain has intervened, and to some extent have found support in the ICG and KON. That's all I can say right now. Next thing we're going to explain to him by letter or press conference”, Hasani said of Koha.net.

For this matter, Koha.net has also tried to contact Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports, Cameron Gashi, but there has been no reaction on his part so far. Both Gashi and Hasani are currently in “Tarragona” as part of the Kosovo delegation that is participating for the first time in these games.

For now, Kosovo is presented with initials “KOS”

Spain continues not to recognise Kosovo's independence, and at first it had not even wanted to accept Kosovo athletes, but after international pressure it was pushed back. However, Spain is continuing to treat Kosovo as unfair.

We also remember that Kosovo is accepted in the ICG and KON with full rights.