Akil Gjakova
Kosovar judoka (born 1996)
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Akil Gjakova (born 4 January 1996) is a Kosovar judoka. He is a gold medallist at the Mediterranean Games and the 2021 European Judo Championships.
Career
He won the gold medal in the men's 73 kg event at the 2018 Mediterranean Games held in Tarragona, Spain.[2]
In 2021, he won the gold medal in the men's 73 kg event at the European Judo Championships held in Lisbon, Portugal.[3][4]
He represented Kosovo at the 2015 European Games in Baku, Azerbaijan and the 2019 European Games in Minsk, Belarus.
Personal life
His sister Nora Gjakova is also a judoka and the 2020 Olympics gold medalist in the women's 57 kg judo event [5][6]
Achievements
| Year | Tournament | Place | Weight class |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Jeux de la Francophonie | 1st | −73 kg |
| 2018 | Mediterranean Games | 1st | −73 kg |
| 2021 | European Championships | 1st | −73 kg |
| 2023 | European Championships Open | 1st | −73 kg |
