Kosovar judoka Distria Krasniqi has secured a spot in the semifinals of the Grand Prix Upper Austria, currently taking place in Linz, Austria.

Krasniqi dominated her quarterfinal match against Serbian competitor Nikolina Nišavić, demonstrating superior skill and control.

She started her medal quest in Linz with an impressive performance, winning her second-round match after receiving a bye in the first. In this round, she defeated American judoka Jenna Schurr with an ippon, securing her place in the semifinals. She will now face Hungarian opponent Reka Pupp in the next stage.

The Linz Grand Prix features athletes from six continents, representing 52 countries and a total of 416 competitors, including 247 men and 169 women. Besides Distria and Laurina, Kosovo is also represented by Laura Fazliu (-63kg), who is set to compete tomorrow.

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