Albanian karate athlete Neevis Hasani won the bronze medal at the World Karate Championships in Bielsko-Biała, Poland, securing a place among the world’s top three junior athletes in the under-55kg category.

Tourism, Culture and Sports Minister Blendi Gonxhja announced the achievement, praising Hasani’s performance on the international stage.

Hasani secured the medal with four wins and one defeat. He defeated opponents from Switzerland, South Africa and Egypt before losing to Azerbaijan. He then bounced back to beat Portugal and claim bronze.

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

The 14th edition of the championships brought together athletes from federations representing 180 countries, making Hasani’s achievement a significant milestone for Albanian karate.