Tourism, Culture, and Sports Minister Blendi Gonxhja praised Lara Colturi’s performances on the international stage. He highlighted her third place in slalom and eighth place in the overall Women’s Alpine Ski World Cup standings.

The minister said the results confirm a high-level season. They reflect strong performance and tough international competition.

“These rankings show continuity, consistency, and elite-level racing among the world’s best athletes,” Gonxhja said. He stressed Colturi’s established presence at the top level of alpine skiing.

The latest Women’s World Cup races took place this weekend in Kranjska Gora, Slovenia. Colturi finished sixth in Saturday’s giant slalom. She did not complete Sunday’s slalom race.

After the 17th stage of the World Cup, out of 37 total, the 19-year-old skier ranks eighth overall with 402 points. She has collected 280 points in slalom, where she sits third. She has 122 points in giant slalom.

Colturi also leads the “Rising Stars” category by a wide margin. She continues to confirm her status as one of the most promising names in world alpine skiing.

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