Olympic Committee of Kosovo - Paralympics and Special Olympics

Paralympics and Special Olympics

Kosovo athletes took part in the Special Olympics in 2003 (Dublin) and in 2007 (Shanghai), and in 2011 Athens. A body known as Special Olympics Kosovo has been established to provide support for these athletes. Murat Bajrami is the chairperson of this body.

Kosovo athletes participated in the "IV World Sports Games for Little People" Rambouillet, France in 2005. A Paralympic federation is planned.

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