Kosovo Judoka Aim to Make Mark at Tashkent Grand Slam
Published February 26, 2026 at 1:18 p.m.
Kosovo Squad in Action
Tashkent, Uzbekistan – Kosovo will be represented by two judoka at the prestigious Judo Grand Slam in Tashkent. Erza Muminović will compete in the 48-kilogram class, while Flaka Loxha will participate in the 57-kilogram class.
Strategic Team Approach
Kosovo judo coach Driton Kuka has made the strategic decision to rest the team’s leading athletes – Distria Krasniqi, Laura Fazliu, and Akil Gjakova – for this competition. This allows Muminović and Loxha the opportunity to gain valuable experience at the elite level.
According to sources, this competition is an key competition to stabilize at the elite level of judo
for both athletes.
Competition Overview
The Tashkent Grand Slam features a strong international field, with 370 judoka from 39 different countries competing for top honors. Both Muminović and Loxha are aiming for their first medal at a Grand Slam tournament.
The pair will compete on Friday, the first day of the event.
Current Events Context
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Who is representing Kosovo at the Tashkent Grand Slam?
Erza Muminović (48kg) and Flaka Loxha (57kg) are representing Kosovo. - Why are Krasniqi, Fazliu, and Gjakova not competing?
Coach Driton Kuka has decided to rest them for this competition. - When do Muminović and Loxha compete?
They will compete on Friday, the first day of the tournament.
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