TIRANA, March 11 – The development of sports and strengthening support for national federations were the focus of a consultative meeting with representatives from several Albanian Olympic federations.

Minister of Tourism, Culture, and Sports, Blendi Gonxhja, said the meeting provided a platform to discuss current challenges and strategic priorities for sports development in the country.

He added that the dialogue allowed federations to present concerns, needs, and proposals, and noted that consultations would continue with other sports federations.

Gonxhja stressed the goal of strengthening public-private partnerships to create more opportunities for investment and sustainable sports development.

He explained that discussions focused on increasing financial capacities, improving existing funding mechanisms, and making more effective use of legal instruments for sports sponsorships.

The minister emphasized that continuous dialogue with the sports community aims to build a modern and transparent ecosystem, supporting long-term development of Albanian athletes and enhancing the country’s representation in Olympic and international arenas.

Gonxhja concluded that an integrated public policy approach, combined with ongoing engagement with the sports community, will foster a dynamic and transparent ecosystem, promote sustainable growth, ensure fair support, and elevate Albania’s position in the international sports arena.

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