Distria Krasniqi marks first victory in Paris

The major role in Paris's famous “theatrin” requires three Kosovo Judists, Nora Gjakova, Akil Gjakova Distria Krasniqi and Akil Gjakova.

Nora, the District of Achilles will compete on Saturday (now), the first day of the most famous Judo tournament, that “Grand Slam” of Paris. A total of 573 jungles from 97 countries will compete in the arena that gathers up to 14,500 viewers. Among them are Olympic champions and world champions.

The evental triumph in Paris makes room for Judists in the world elite of this sport. This he experienced a year ago, Akil Gjakova, who surprised by triumphing in the category of up to 73kg.

Distria Krasniqi has two bronze medals in the category of up to 52kg, while now hopes to step forward in the category of up to 48kg. Nora Gjakova does not have a medal in Paris, but she is the first host in the category of up to 57kg and ready to open her “account” in this Grand Slam.