Secretary of Boxing Federation: When we thought we were allowed to enter Serbia, the order came from above

Kosovo's boxing team was not even allowed to enter Serbia today to participate in the World Boxing Championship, which tonight starts in Belgrade.

The team attempted to cross the border in Merdara, but after two hours of waiting at the border and detailed car and clothing checks, Serbian police took the order from the government of Serbia not to allow entry into Serbia.

Contacted by Express, Kosovo Boxing Federation Secretary Latif Demolli said they will not achieve the beginning of the World.

“turned out today to be the measuring and opening ceremony”, Demoli said when asked whether it is likely that the Kosovo team will participate in the World.

On the other hand, he also pointed to travel for the third time to the border with Serbia.

We were 2 hours at the border so far and we entered Serbia's territory and were thoroughly searched and when we thought we were allowed to be informed that Kosovo boxers were still prohibited from entering Serbia. We went by command of the KOK and the international committee and President Bah”, Demolli indicated.

The boxing team left for the third time towards Serbia, this time following the insistence of the International Olympic Committee and the ABA, with which KOK leaders, President Ismet Krasniqi and Secretary General Besim Aliti are in constant contact.