Kosovar boxer Donjeta Sadiku won the gold medal at the 77th International Boxing Championship “Strandja 2026,” held in Sofia, Bulgaria.

In the final of the 60 kg category, Sadiku faced Brazilian boxer Rebeca De Santos in an intense and thrilling match.

After three tough rounds, the judges’ scores confirmed Sadiku’s dominance. According to the official scorecards, three of the five judges awarded her the win with scores of 29-28 and 30-27, securing her victory in the decisive rounds.

This major success highlights Sadiku’s excellent form and raises the flag of Kosovo on the international boxing stage.

Sadiku reached the final after dominating Egypt’s Ayyad Yomna in the semifinals, defeating her in three rounds to claim her spot in the 60 kg category final. With this result, she had already guaranteed a medal, but her goal remained the gold and defending last year’s title.

On her path to the final, Sadiku also showed complete superiority in the previous two matches, winning 5-0 against Czech boxer Barbora Maxova and Ukraine’s Veronika Korets, leaving no doubt about her dominance in the category.

The “Strandja” tournament, considered the oldest and one of the most prestigious in European amateur boxing, attracts top boxers from around the world every year. A win today would make Sadiku a two-time consecutive champion and strengthen her position on the international stage.

Last year, Sadiku became the first girl from Kosovo to win this historic tournament in European amateur boxing.