The Albanian Olympic team has departed for Paris, the host city for the upcoming Summer Olympic Games. Eight athletes representing Albania embarked from Rinas, accompanied by Fidel Ylli, President of the Albanian Olympic Committee. Ylli shared his excitement about the journey with RTSH.

“There’s no greater thrill than representing your country. I hope that with this delegation—though we’re missing Luiza Gega, who will join us in three days—we will bring Albania its first Olympic medal. We are honored to represent Albania with dignity, and we aim to achieve outstanding results,” Ylli told RTSH.

The athletes share this optimism, hoping for a medal-winning performance.

“I’m thrilled to carry the flag; it’s a great honor, and I’m very grateful to the Olympic Committee for this opportunity,” said swimmer Kaltra Meça.

“Our athletes are well-prepared. We’re sending three competitors not just to aim for medals but to strive for the best, including gold. With hope and determination, we believe this will be the year Albania succeeds,” said Sahit Prizreni, President of the Wrestling Federation.

The team will be accompanied by Prime Minister Edi Rama, who will attend the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, running from July 26 to August 11. The Paris 2024 Paralympic Games will follow from August 28 to September 8.

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