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19/05/2014

Football has consistently proven to be one of the most universal ‘languages’ in the world. It is a language that people from around the world, regardless of their language, ethnic, racial and gender background, is understood and accepted without any hesitation. This year, when we are all getting ready for the football worldwide celebration that will be held in Brazil, in the mountain town of Dragash of Kosovo, for several months now this amazing sport is demonstrating its strength in building bridges of co-operation. Of course, comparing the World Cup with a football event in a mountainous area such as Sharr is not easy at all. However, when we consider that the Football Club “Opoja” that was founded just a few months ago as a voluntary initiative, which has united young Albanians and Gorans, then the situation takes a totally different connotation.Captain of the team Mr. Ditëlind Reshiti tells us that in the Football Federation of Kosovo the team has registered somewhere around 35 players, among whom are 11 Gorans. “Three of Goran players are part of the first team, while six others have had their representation thanks to the rotation and the needs of the team. Results on the field have not been our initiation concern when the club was founded. Our main goal has been opening of the club and the inclusion of all young people interested in playing football, without any distinction or prejudice. We must not forget that in the context of the championship, we perform matches with teams from all over Kosovo. This means that the presence of players with different ethnic backgrounds is well known for our opponents and it is a pleasure that so far we have not had even the slightest problem in this regard. So, through the club we have managed to create an excellent co-existence and to build bridges of friendship, which are the best basis for building-up a safe and secure future”, Mr. Reshiti said. 

Director of the club Mr. Samet Gërdellaj said that another interesting fact about this club is that it has a relatively young age average and that most of the players are in high school. 5 of them are even with special permission from the doctor to play because they are under 17 years old and only 4 players are over the age of 22.

 

However, despite the difficulties faced by the club, both our responders remain very optimistic for the future and they would like to share a common message for all the young people of Kosovo. “Let the sport be an assembly area of all people, regardless of religion, ethnicity or other backgrounds. We must demonstrate that the football represents all people.

Many boys in Kosovo have manages to be successful in the international football arena, thus we must remain committed so that the great number of young people has the opportunity to express their character and skills in the green field”.

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Football training in Kosovo overcomes language barriers

28.10.2012. Dragash
Children of all communities from 7 to 18 years old train several times a week for the regional league. There is no disagreement and intolerance. Even the language poses no barrier, because the language of football is understood by all.

Dragash municipality is located in the south of Kosovo. The municipality of Dragash is a multiethnic community in which they live Albanians (Opolje), Gorani and Bosniaks (Gora).
As a least developed municipalities in Kosovo is facing a number of challenges (employment, migration, etc).
After the war in Kosovo, the relationship between the community was tense. But always the Albanians and Bosniaks and Gorani lived as brothers.

Winner II, a football club that is registered this year is proof that communities overcome disagreements and tensions and that they want to live in peace and harmony with their neighbors.
Football club to compete in a lower rank in the regional league, and so far achieved solid results. The league and clubs participating from Prizren, Orahovac, Suva Reka, Mamusha, Malishevo.

 

Children of all communities from 7 years to 18 week training several times and play a match in the regional league. There is no disagreement and intolerance. Even the language poses no barrier, because the language of football all understand.

Young coach, Djabir Mehmedi, is trying to make the best transfer their knowledge and experience to their young players. He says that every beginning is difficult, but that he hoped that the club will survive despite financial problems.

Stadium Club is located on the outskirts of Dragash, and thanks to the parents of young soccer players, was placed in service.

We live in an underdeveloped municipality and we are aware of all the difficulties. We thank the municipality to us was helpful and gave us the use of a mini bus which we use in our play away. Still looking for a permanent donor, which would facilitate us some work - says coach Mehmedi.