Albania NOC News
27 april 2026 - Find here the latest news from the National Olympic Committee: events, courses, general assemblies and elections, trophies and much more.
27 april 2026 - During the NOC’s Annual General Assembly held in Tirana, KOKSH President Fidel Ylli highlighted significant achievements by Albanian athletes on the international stage, the growing role of Albania in sports diplomacy, and the commitment to expanding grassroots sport in the country. Particular emphasis was placed on the “Sports Teams in Schools” project as a strategic initiative aimed at promoting mass participation in sport and identifying new talent. The Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sports, Blendi Gonxhja, also emphasised the successful partnership with the NOC and the national federations. During the event, Olympic Orders were awarded to six prominent figures from Albanian sport in recognition of their outstanding contribution over the years as athletes, coaches and administrators. Info at www.nocalbania.org.al.
01 September 2025 - The Albanian NOC and National Olympic Academy organised the Olympic Day celebrations in the ancient stadium of Amantia, one of the oldest archaeological sites in the country. Held with the support of the Municipality of Selenica and many personalities from the Vlora region, the ceremony began with the symbolic carrying of a flame by world and European weightlifting champion Enkileda Carja, athletics champion Franko Burraj and a number of children from school sports teams. Top athletes and young sports talents also took part in the celebrations, as did NOC President Fidel Ylli. Polyphonic and folk songs were also on the programme, complementing the “Vajzë Festë 2025”, a traditional annual celebration in the Vlora region.
18 June 2025 - The NOC organised two days of training entitled “New Talents in Sports Journalism”, under the initiative of the Albanian Olympic Academy and with the support of Olympic Solidarity. Around 20 talented young people from all parts of the country attended the training, during which they were taught theoretical and practical principles by renowned Albanian journalists and commentators Elert Yzeiri and Alban Xhihani. A variety of educational and sports activities were also provided by Enkelejda Caushi, Director of the Olympic Academy. More info at www.nocalbania.org.al.
23 May 2025 - Fidel Ylli was re-elected as NOC President at the NOC’s General Electoral Assembly held in Tirana a few weeks ago. New members were also elected to the NOC Executive Committee. The Assembly began with a film material summarising the four-year work carried out by the NOC, including the sporting achievements; the meetings and sports diplomacy carried out by the NOC and its President; the NOC’s main projects; and the very first Olympic medals won at the Olympic Games in Paris 2024. Several sports figures were also honoured with the NOC’s Olympic Order for their special contributions. More info at www.nocalbania.org.al.
03 February 2025 - The NOC honoured its best athletes of 2024 at a recent gala ceremony. The Albanian Sports Stars Gala 2024 saw the participation of many sports personalities, federation leaders, coaches, athletes and special guests. During the ceremony, NOC President Fidel Ylli expressed his gratitude for the results achieved in 2024, and assured every athlete and federation of the NOC’s unlimited support. Prime Minister Edi Rama, Minister of Education Ogerta Manastirliu and Mayor of Tirana Erion Veliaj also addressed the audience, as did Kosovo Olympic Committee President Ismet Krasniqi. As has become tradition, students from school sports teams also received awards. For the first time, all the Olympic Team Albania outfits were exhibited during the gala. Info at www.nocalbania.org.al
13 January 2025 - The 13th General Assembly of the Islamic Solidarity Sports Association (ISSA) was held in Tirana and hosted by the Albanian Olympic Committee last December. It was the first time that an ISSA GA was organised in a country in Southern Europe. Over 180 participants from 57 member countries took part, in the presence of Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki Al-Faisal, ISSA President and President of the Saudi Olympic and Paralympic Committee, who is also Sports Minister. The President of the Albanian Olympic Committee, Fidel Ylli, the Mayor of Tirana, Erion Veliaj, and the Minister of Education and Sport, Ogerta Manastirliu, welcomed the participants. During the Assembly, the General Secretariat Plan for 2025, amendments to the ISSA Statute, and an update on the 6th Islamic Solidarity Games in Riyadh in 2025 were among some of the topics discussed. The GA was preceded by the 41st ISSA Executive Council meeting. A year ago, Fidel Ylli and Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki Al-Faisal met in Riyadh, where they signed a memorandum of cooperation. Info at www.nocalbania.org.al
08 November 2024 - Three of the most important World Wrestling events for 2024 have taken place in Tirana, including the U-23 World Championships, the World Championships in Non-Olympic weight classes and the World Wrestling Congress. Over a period of 10 days, more than 2,300 male and female athletes from all over the world contested matches that produced outstanding results and entertainment. The World Wrestling Congress was also very successful, with 230 delegates from 117 countries attending. More info at https://nocalbania.org.al/
20 September 2024 - The NOC has announced that the Albanian team won its very first Olympic medals, at the Olympic Games Paris 2024. These were two bronze medals won by freestyle wrestlers Chermen Valiev and Islam Dudaev, in the 74kg and 65kg categories respectively. In Paris, Albania was taking part in the Olympic Games for the 10th time.
05 July 2024 - The 30th General Assembly of the NOC was held on 29 June. The NOC President, Fidel Ylli, emphasised the commitments and projects implemented by the NOC and highlighted the significant investment by the NOC and the Albanian Government in the project “Sport Teams in Schools”, promoting sport among young children. Special attention was given to supporting elite athletes and federations, and to the preparations of Team Albania for the Olympic Games Paris 2024. During the General Assembly, three legendary athletes were honoured with the NOC Olympic Order for their special contributions: Viktor Papavangjeli in basketball, Niko Zguro in wrestling and Kastriot Malaj in athletics. Info at www.nocalbania.org.al.
17 June 2024 - On International Children’s Day (1 June) the coastal city of Vlora hosted the closing ceremony of the second edition of the “Sport Teams in Schools” national championship, in volleyball and basketball. More than 10,000 children, coaches, physical education teachers and parents were part of a grand parade that marched through Vlora’s main boulevard. The event is organised by the NOC with the support from the Albanian Government and the special attention of Prime Minister Edi Rama, the Ministry of Education, and sports authorities. The aim of the third edition will be to involve 12,000 children and students from 8 to 18 years old and include other sporting disciplines. More info at www.nocalbania.org.al.
12 June 2024 - The NOC has successfully concluded another edition of the “Sport Teams in Schools” national championship, in volleyball and basketball, for both boys and girls. More than 10,000 children and students, from 8 to 18 years old, and from all 61 municipalities of Albania took part, while 400 coaches, physical education teachers and coordinators were involved in the organisation. Organised by the NOC with the support of the Albanian government, the event is aimed at educating children and young citizens through sport, the Olympic spirit and its basic principles. The NOC also uses this massive involvement to help identify new talents for professional volleyball and basketball teams throughout the country. Some 300 children and students were recruited for the second edition by the basketball and volleyball federations. More info at www.nocalbania.org.al.
04 October 2022 - The Albanian NOC recently took action to celebrate International Clean Up Day on 17 September. The goal of the Day is to find a polluted plastic area and clean it, so Farka Lake in Tirana was part of their efforts to fight global warming and pollution. The NOC staff members invited the sports community to join the celebrations and increase awareness of climate change. This activity was led by French volunteer Gabriel Ginoux, who is working in the Albanian NOC in the framework of the project "Ambassadeur Génération 2024". Paris 2024 is committed to staging climate-positive Olympic and Paralympic Games. More info at www.nocalbania.org.al.
23 May 2022 - The President of the Albanian NOC, Fidel Ylli, welcomed a group of eight Ukrainian athletes to the NOC headquarters. These athletes are staying for more than a month in Albania and are continuing their training in the city of Elbasa. The athletes and their coaches were accompanied by the Ukrainian Ambassador to Albania, Volodymyr Shukrov, representatives of the Albanian Athletics Federation, and two NOC Executive Board members. At the end of the meeting, the NOC President and the Ukrainian Ambassador exchanged souvenirs before joining everyone for a lunch, which the President of the Ukrainian NOC and IOC Member Sergii Bubka joined remotely. Info at www.nocalbania.org.al.
02 May 2022 - The President of the Albanian NOC, Fidel Ylli, recently held a meeting with the new Deputy Minister of Education and Sport, Endrit Hoxha, and the Director of the Sports Directorate, Jetlir Gjergji. Their discussions focused on the preparations for the annual sports activities and the budget for sport, with emphasis on the need for cooperation between the Ministry and the NOC for several projects aimed at further developing sport in the country. More details at www.nocalbania.org.al.
13 December 2021 - A Memorandum of Understanding for the 2021-24 Olympic cycle was recently signed by the President of the Albanian NOC, Fidel Ylli, and the President of the Sri Lankan Olympic Committee, Suresh Subramaniam. This agreement is aimed at increasing partnership in sports, exchange of experiences, and cooperation at the level of the Olympic sports federations, mainly for elite athletes. During his visit to Tirana, Subramaniam was received by Albanian Sports Minister Evis Kushi and the Mayor of Tirana, Erjon Veliaj. More info at www.nocalbania.org.al.
03 December 2021 - In Tirana, the Albanian and Hungarian NOCs recently signed a cooperation agreement in the as part of a strategic plan for the 2021-24 Olympic cycle. The agreement consists of organisational development, resource generation, strategic planning and development, exchange of knowledge related to educational programmes, training and development of sports, implementation of best sports practices, and development of joint training camps for athletes. Alongside Albanian NOC President Fidel Ylli and Secretary General Gerti Shima, were Hungarian NOC President Krisztian Kulcsar and General Secretary Balint Vekassy. In the framework of regional cooperation, the President and Secretary General of the Kosovo NOC, Ismet Krasniqi and Besim Aliti respectively, were also invited. In addition, the leaders of the Hungarian and Albanian NOCs met Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama, Sports Minister Evis Kushi and Mayor of Tirana Erjon Veliaj. More info at www.nocalbania.org.al
15 October 2021 - The Albanian NOC celebrated Olympic Day in honour of the Afghan people who are staying in a refugee camp in Durres. Many sports activities were organised under the direction of the Albanian Olympic Academy, in cooperation with the Albanian Cycling Federation and two schools in Durres, "Vasil Ziu" and "Bernardina Qerraxhia". The activities highlighted the Olympic values of friendship, respect, solidarity and unity for around 100 children and more than 200 Afghan refugees, including dozens of high-level athletes. NOC President Fidel Ylli was present at the event. More info at www.nocalbania.org.al.
08 October 2021 - The President of the Albanian NOC, Fidel Ylli, recently paid a visit to the refugee camp hosting Afghan people who came to Albania and settled in the coastal city of Durres. He was accompanied by the President and the Secretary General of the Cycling Federation, respectively Skender Anxhaku and Alfred Tahiraj. He took the opportunity to meet with the representatives of the Olympic Movement in Afghanistan who are staying in Albania, together with dozens of high-level athletes from various sports, including boxing, cycling and swimming (see photo), to whom he expressed his support and emphasised the message of social inclusion through sport. To this end, the NOC will soon organise an Olympic Day with sports activities, where the main focus will be the integration of Afghan athletes. More info at www.nocalbania.org.al.
24 september 2021 - The Albanian NOC’s Executive Committee recently approved the proposal by NOC President Fidel Ylli (2nd left in photo) to appoint Gerti Shima (centre) as the new NOC Secretary General. Shima has a long career as a basketball player in several teams inside and outside the country. He also served as the captain of the Tirana basketball team, and has been a member of the national team. The new Secretary General met the other members of the NOC staff (photo), Luna Met Hasani (Marketing, Media and International Relations), Merita Guraziu (Finance) and Kliton Muca (Project Manager). More info at www.nocalbania.org.al.
10 september 2021 - A few weeks ago, the Albanian NOC President, Fidel Ylli, and Secretary General, Stavri Bello, met the representative of the United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR) for Albania, Pablo Zapata, and the Associate External Relations Officer, Showvik Das Tamal. This meeting focused on the social integration through sport of children who are refugees in Albania, and on how they can get involved in sports activities or other regional competitions. A memorandum of cooperation bringing together all the ideas discussed during the meeting will be signed in due course by the two institutions. More info at www.nocalbania.org.al.
02 July 2021 - On 1 July, Albanian NOC President Fidel Ylli, accompanied by Olympic athletes, took part in a press conference on Albania’s participation at the Games in Tokyo. He shared with journalists all the technical details for the qualified athletes, the team vaccination programme, preparations for training camps, objectives for these Games, and the funds provided by the NOC for the Albanian Olympic team. He also mentioned the fruitful collaboration with national sponsors and institutional partners that have supported the Olympic team; the support for the preparations for Tokyo 2020 during the pandemic year; and the financial support for other athletes who aimed to qualify and participate in qualifying competitions. On their side, the athletes also thanked the NOC for its continuous support. More info at www.nocalbania.org.al.
11 June 2021 - In the context of establishing bilateral relations between countries in the region, the NOC of Albania is to sign a memorandum of cooperation with the Olympic Committees of neighbouring countries including Kosovo, Northern Macedonia and Montenegro. NOC President Fidel Ylli, together with administrative staff, paid a two-day visit to Pristina and Skopje, where they were welcomed by Ismet Krasniqi, President of the Kosovo Olympic Committee (photo) and Daniel Dimevski, President of the Olympic Committee of North Macedonia. A meeting in Podgorica with the Montenegrin Olympic Committee is also planned. All these meetings are centred on ramping up bilateral relations, with joint projects in the pipeline for sports development activities, training camps and exchanges of experiences in managing various projects. During his visit to Skopje, Fidel Ylli also met the UWW President and IOC EB member Nenad Lalović. More info at www.nocalbania.org.al
31 may 2021 - The President of the Albanian NOC, Fidel Ylli, was received recently by the Japanese Ambassador in Tirana, Takada Mitsuyuki, during an official visit to the Embassy residence (photo). They discussed the final preparations for the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020. Also present at the meeting were Kliton Muca, NOC Project Manager, and Luna Methasani, Head of Marketing, Media and International Relations. More info at www.nocalbania.org.al.
25 may 2021 - The President of the Albanian NOC, Fidel Ylli, was received on 11 May by the Chinese Ambassador in Tirana, Zhou Ding, during an official visit to the Embassy residence (photo). They discussed the preparations for the Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022 and several opportunities for cooperation between the NOC and the Chinese Embassy to promote the event, to schedule a training camp before the Games and to promote the host country through cultural exchanges and sport. Albania expects to participate in these Games in alpine skiing, with a team of three athletes. More info at www.nocalbania.org.al
16 April 2021 - Albania celebrated the IDSP under the direction of the Albanian NOC. Olympians, athletes, coaches, journalists, federation leaders and school students became part of the events by conveying awareness messages to encourage involvement in sport, and also giving examples of how sport has improved their lives. More info at www.nocalbania.org. In addition, following WADA guidelines, the NOC of Albania celebrated Play True Day on 9 April. Through its #PlayTrueDay digital campaign, the NOC attracted Olympians, young athletes, coaches and sports journalists, who provided messages through short videos to raise awareness about clean sport without doping. The NOC also organised a live session with the Albanian National Anti-Doping Organisation regarding anti-doping tests and educational projects or seminars in the country, attended virtually by a large number of followers from the sports community on the NOC’s social media platforms.
15 March 2021 - To celebrate International Women’s Day on 8 March, the Albanian NOC organised a webinar entitled “Women in Sports, yesterday and today”, which was broadcast live on the NOC’s media channels. The webinar brought together around 20 participants including Olympians, coaches and physical education teachers, who were greeted by Acting NOC President Vojo Malo. The meeting emphasised the importance of equal opportunities and women’s involvement in sports, and raised awareness of the role and engagement of women in sport. The meeting’s recommendations stressed the importance of implementing policies to support the participation of women in sports, management, and leadership. Info at www.nocalbania.org.al
16 October 2020 - On 4 October, the NOC of Albania organised a dedicated event on World Walking Day to promote sport for all through walking, but also to convey messages of peace and hope through sport. Around 100 people of different ages took part at the event venue, but also on social networks by joining the social media campaign with the hashtag #worldwalkingday. Many athletes and Olympians joined the collective march while encouraging people, and young people in particular, to practise physical activity by donating T-shirts. They also highlighted the importance of the Olympic values and gender equality in every sport. The event consisted of a 2km walk, stopping for nine different sports activities. A report was broadcast on national TV channel RTSH Sport Albania. More info at www.nocalbania.org. In addition, on the occasion of World Mental Health Day on 10 October, the NOC of Albania, in collaboration with the Department of Sports at the European University of Tirana, held a “Mental Health in Sport” Forum. Thirty elite athletes, coaches and some young athletes took part in a discussion with three Doctors of Science in psychology. The discussion aimed, among other things, to help the athletes improve their self-confidence, cope with stress and control before and after competition, and learn how to improve their performance in sport through a healthy mind.
10 july 2020 - In addition to the #StayActive digital campaign on social media, the Albanian NOC celebrated Olympic Day on 23 June at the Harry Fultz Institute. As a school with a tradition of organising Olympic Days and Olympic Week, the Institute could not miss this year’s celebration. Respecting social distancing and the measures required by WHO, the students, led by the physical education teachers, held Olympic Day celebrations, including an Olympic flame ceremony. Info at www.nocalbania.org.al.
12 june 2020 - Every year in April or May, Albanian schools celebrate Olympism through their Olympic Week, as part of the “Olympic Education in Schools” project. This year, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Albanian Olympic Academy, supported by the Albanian NOC, launched the “Olympic education at home - in terms of COVID-19” project. Among the activities organised there was an “Olympic Competition” on the theme of the Olympic symbols and values (see photo), through the NOC website and social media, and an online Olympic quiz. More details here. Furthermore, from 15 to 29 May, the NOC ran an Online Course on Sports Administration for athletes. Fifteen active and former athletes aged from 20 to 35 attended presentations on Sports Organisation, Managerial Skills, the Olympic Movement and Olympic Principles. A special session was devoted to the Athletes’ Commission. More info at www.nocalbania.org.al.
07 february 2020 - The Albanian NOC welcomed its 8th volunteer from the Francophone Sports Volunteering programme, Katia Boy (3rd right in photo). Since 2011, the Francophone Association of National Olympic Committees (AFCNO), of which the Albanian NOC is a member, has allowed several young people aged 18 to 30 to take on a volunteering mission within an NOC, federation or sports union in France or abroad. The aim is to promote sports activity for everyone and its structure internationally thanks to the Olympic Movement values. This cooperation allows the NOC team to once again help a volunteer to succeed in her projects for one year. Info at www.nocalbania.org.al.
20 December 2019 - On 13 December, the Albanian NOC organised a seminar entitled “The role and importance of the athletes’ commission” with athletes and students of the Sports University of Tirana. The seminar focused on creating the structures needed to create a platform for the athletes' voice and the reformation of the NOC’s Athletes’ Commission. In November, the NOC organised technical courses for weightlifting and canoe-kayak coaches, supported by Olympic Solidarity and the respective IFs, and in cooperation with the national federations. The two courses were led by IF experts, and attended by 20 participants for weightlifting and 18 for canoe-kayak. More details on www.nocalbania.org.al.
14 May 2019 - The Albanian Olympic Academy, with the support of Olympic Solidarity and the Albanian NOC, recently organised a training seminar on the Olympic Values Education Programme (OVEP). Led by Ana De Azevedo from the IOC’s Olympic Foundation for Culture and Heritage, the seminar was aimed at including the OVEP in the programme of every school in the country. The 13 regional coordinators who attended were also able to create their own training groups with 80 physical education teachers from towns all over the country, who will be in direct contact with the pupils. More details on www.nocalbania.org.al.
01 April 2019 - With the support of Olympic Solidarity, the Albanian NOC held a Technical Course for Coaches in Cycling (Level II) with experts from the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) from 18 to 23 March in Elbasan. The participating coaches from clubs all over Albania were awarded a level II certificate issued by the UCI. The course was in line with the NOC’s role to train instructors and support the sport of cycling. More info at www.nocalbania.org.al.
08 March 2019 - The Albanian NOC completed a training seminar on the "role and importance of Human Resources in sport", held on 1 March under the direction of Tracy Taylor, a professor in sports management at Sydney University, Australia, and a lecturer on the IOC’s Master’s programme, MEMOS (Executive Master of Management of Sports Organisations). There were 35 participants from the Albanian Sports Federation, the ASMC (Advanced Course of Sports Management) and the one-year COMPAS course, and also from sports clubs and various sports associations. During the seminar, volunteering in sport was highlighted as an important aspect, as was the professionalism of those who work in and lead sports organisations. More info at www.nocalbania.org.al.
11 February 2019 - The Albanian NOC organised its first Sports Administrator Course of the year from 31 January to 2 February in Tirana. The course brought together 18 participants, one third of whom were women. The topics covered included strategic plans, sports marketing, fair play, good governance, sports activity management, sports medicine, financing, and justice and sport. This course preceded the Advanced Management Course – a one-year programme that covers sports management in more detail. More info on www.nocalbania.org.al.
20 December 2018 - The Albanian NOC, in cooperation with the Albanian Olympic Academy, organised its annual session, entitled "The athletes as role models", at the start of December. The participants were welcomed by the Dean of the International Olympic Academy Konstantinos Georgiadis; the President of the Albanian Olympic Academy, Agron Cuka; and the President of the NOC, Viron Bezhani. The topics addressed were: "Olympic champions, their role in education"; "Athletes as role models in youth education"; "Physical education and Olympism"; and "Olympic education as an integral part of physical education, sport and health". Luiza Gega and Izmir Smajlaj also attended the event and shared their elite athlete experiences with the participants, while representatives from the country’s Regional Educational Offices talked about their experience in organising Olympic Week 2018. More details www.nocalbania.org.al.
6 November 2018 - The Albanian NOC organised a sports administration course from 25 to 27 October in Tirana. The course brought together 20 participants, 35 per cent of whom were women, and whose average age was 24½. The subjects addressed over the three days included the Olympic Movement, sports management, strategic planning, sports marketing, fair play, good governance, sports activity management, sports medicine, sports justice and finance. Another (level III) course will be organised from 14 to 16 November. More info at www.nocalbania.org.al.
1st October 2018 - At a formal ceremony, the President of Albania, Ilir Meta, presented the national flag to the official delegation who will be taking part in the Youth Olympic Games Buenos Aires 2018. In his speech, President Meta stressed that the Albanian team had the potential to achieve impressive results at these Games thanks to its members’ talent, youthful passion for sport and dedication. The President presented the flag to boxer Elsidita Selaj, who will be the team flagbearer. More details on the Albanian NOC website www.nocalbania.org.al.
24 September 2018 - In the framework of the preparations for the 40th Seminar of the European Olympic Committees (EOC), which will be held on 10 and 11 May 2019 in Albania, representatives from the EOC office, Sabrina Rettondini and Federico Pizzardi, visited Albania for two days. During this time, several meetings were held with Albanian NOC President Viron Bezhani, Vice-President Vojo Malo and members of the Executive Board to assess the situation and preparations for the Seminar, the organisation of which coincides with the 60th anniversary of the NOC. A visit to the NOC headquarters was also on the programme. More info at www.nocalbania.org.al.
18 September 2018 - The Albanian NOC held a meeting with athletes, coaches and presidents/secretaries general of the respective sports federations, in the framework of preparations for the Youth Olympic Games Buenos Aires 2018. During this meeting, in the presence of NOC President Viron Bezhani, Vice-President Vojo Malo and Secretary General Stavri Bello, the members of the Albanian Youth Olympic Team signed the contract of participation in the sporting event. The participants also received other organisational details. More info at www.nocalbania.org.al.
3 September 2018 - In context of promotion of the Youth Olympic Games Buenos Aires 2018, the Albanian NOC has organized some sport activities in Divjaka National Park’s Sports Camp, involving youths of Divjaka Municipality’s schools. Young people have been playing together volleyball, water polo and some other sport games. The NOC has also informed them about YOG, Olympic Education and Olympic Values.
Furthermore, last August, Albanian NOC President Viron Bezhani, Secretary General Stavri Bello, and Executive Committee members welcomed two medallists of the Tarragona 2018 Mediterranean Games: Luiza Gega, 3,000m steeplechase gold medallist, and Krenar Zeneli, (56kg) boxing silver medallist. The athletes were accompanied by their coaches and the presidents and secretaries general of their respective federations. On this occasion, the NOC President announced the decision taken by the NOC Executive Committee to award remuneration to these two athletes for their medals. Info at www.nocalbania.org.al
7 August 2018 - The President of the Albanian NOC, Viron Bezhani, and Secretary General Stavri Bello welcomed two Japanese parliamentarians, Hiroshi Hase and Minoru Kiuchi, accompanied by the Albanian Ambassador to Japan, Gjergji Teneqexhiu, and the Japanese Ambassador to Albania, Mokoto Ito, in a special visit to the NOC’s offices. The meeting took place in the framework of promoting the upcoming Olympic Games Tokyo 2020. The NOC’s work, the preparations for the Games and concrete cooperation opportunities such as assistance for Olympic education projects in schools and the training of trainers and athletes were presented to the guests. The President of the Albanian Federation of Wrestling, Martin Biba, was also present at the meeting. More info at www.nocalbania.org