Albanian karate athlete Neevis Hasani has won a bronze medal at the World Karate Championships in Bielsko-Biała, Poland, Tourism, Culture and Sports Minister Blendi Gonxhja announced.

Hasani finished third in the junior under-55kg category, securing a place among the competition’s top three athletes. He reached the podium after a series of bouts against opponents from Switzerland, South Africa, Egypt, Azerbaijan and Portugal.

According to Gonxhja, Hasani recorded four wins and one defeat during the competition. The minister highlighted the result as a significant achievement for the Albanian athlete on the international stage.

“With a record of four wins and one loss, Neevis Hasani has achieved an important result on the world stage, finishing among the top three in his category,” Gonxhja wrote.

The championship marked its 14th edition and brought together participants representing federations from 180 countries, according to the announcement. Hasani’s bronze medal adds to Albania’s presence in international karate competitions.