Korçë is competing for the prestigious title of “European City of Sport 2026.”

Mayor Sotiraq Filo, Albanian National Olympic Committee President Fidel Ylli, and Deputy Minister of Sports Endrit Hoxha welcomed the ACES Europe delegation to Korçë. ACES Europe, a nonprofit based in Brussels, awards European Capitals, Cities, Communities, and Towns of Sport each year.

In a social media post, Mayor Filo said the ACES Europe team closely inspected Korçë’s sports infrastructure and attended presentations highlighting the city’s sporting tradition and vision.

“Korçë holds a rich sporting heritage and maintains modern facilities. We are expanding with major projects—from renovating the Sports Palace to constructing a new stadium. We treat sport as part of everyday life by supporting professional teams, mass participation, youth academies, and amateur activities,” Filo explained.

He added that this application shows Korçë’s commitment to strengthening sport’s role in education, health, and social cohesion.

“I firmly believe Korçë deserves this recognition, and I am confident the city will earn the European City of Sport title in 2026,” Filo stated.

Winning this title will boost Korçë’s profile by attracting many sports events and activities.

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