German Ambassador: Hostage of Kosovo athletes is example of closed Balkans

Germany's ambassador to Kosovo, Jorn Rohde, has said that politicising sports is never a good idea. He has said this after obstruction by Serbia that has been made to Kosovo boxers to participate in the World Championship. “Sports politicisation is never a good idea. Hostling Kosovo boxers for [...]
He has said this after obstruction by Serbia that has been made to Kosovo boxers to participate in the World Championship.
“Sports politicisation is never a good idea. The obstruction of Kosovo boxers to participate in the championship runs in the opposite direction. This is unfortunately an example of the closed Balkans, not open”, has been expressed.
“As EU spokesman <x1-long resolution in the middle of society said yesterday starts from intellectual, cultural, sports and artistic exchange. These exchanges are necessary to build mutual understanding”.











