The Kosovo Olympic Committee inaugurated the Olympic rings in front of its headquarters, the House of Sports in Pristina. NOC President Besim Hasani and Kosovan Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports Vlora Dumoshi unveiled the Olympic rings as part of the NOC’s Olympic Day celebrations.

The NOC also planted dozens of “Olympic” trees bearing the names of sports federations. A tree was also planted bearing the name of Olympic champion judoka Majlinda Kelmendi. “I am very happy to have a tree bearing my name, in particular on this special day,” said Kelmendi, who hopes to put her next Olympic medal on the tree.

Throughout June, the NOC of Kosovo, in cooperation with municipalities throughout the country, rewarded thousands of children who had created videos to mark Olympic Day.