Curling Kosovo

Meet Astrit Arifi: Skip for the first-ever Kosovo Men’s National Curling Team!

As our squad builds momentum on the international stage following our historic debut in Switzerland, Astrit anchors the team with decades of elite on-ice experience as the most seasoned Kosovar curler currently in the game. Whether he’s calling the strategy, reading the sheet, or making the clutch tactical shots under pressure, Astrit exemplifies the leadership, grit, and national pride taking winter sports to unprecedented heights for the Republic of Kosovo on the road to the 2027 World Pre-Qualifiers.

Swipe through to see his background, his role models, and what keeps him fueled on the ice! 👇

🥌 ATHLETE SPOTLIGHT: ARDIT ARIFI 🇽🇰

Meet Ardit Arifi - bringing two decades of elite curling experience to the first-ever Kosovo Men’s National Curling Team!

You cannot build a championship team without veteran leadership. Ardit teams up with his brother, Astrit Arifi, to create a deeply experienced, highly tactical back-end. Together, they represent the most experienced Kosovar curlers in the world today. We are incredibly fortunate to have Ardit’s 20 years of competitive instinct leveling up our gameplay and anchoring the roster.

As we look toward the 2027 World Pre-Qualifiers, Ardit’s precision and ice-reading abilities will be invaluable assets under pressure.

Swipe to read more about his curling journey! 👇

The momentum continues to build across Europe! 🇽🇰🥌

We are incredibly proud to see the Kosovo Curling Federation highlighted by Südtirol News in Italy this week. The feature details the "Curling Revolution" happening at ASC Curling Südtirol, a club that has just become the new training home for Italian Olympic Champions Joel Retornaz, Amos Mosaner, and Stefania Constantini.

Right alongside these legends, the article highlights our very own Altin Sopa, Denis Jashari, and Ernes Jashari, Kosovo National Team Athletes, who compete in the Italian Serie B while proudly representing Kosovo on the international stage.

Surrounding our diaspora athletes with Olympic-level talent and elite training environments is exactly how we are building this program for the future. The road to the 2027 World Pre-Qualifiers is paved with high-level preparation.

Read the full article below! ⬇

(The original article is in German, but most browsers will automatically offer to translate it to English or Albanian for you!)

Curling-Revolution in Südtirol: Drei Olympioniken wechseln zum ASC Curling Südtirol Bruneck - Nach den nationalen Meisterschaften hat sich die italienische Curling-Landschaft grundlegend verändert. Die langjährigen Nationa ...

Meet Eric Shabaj! Bringing elite skill, competitive drive, and veteran experience to the house for the first-ever Kosovo Men’s National Curling Team! 🧊🛡️

Long-time followers of Curling Kosovo will recognize Eric as a trailblazer who previously competed on our historic first-ever Mixed Curling team, where he helped secure the very first win in federation history with a brilliant 9-3 victory over Nigeria in game one! Now, as part of the core group forming Kosovo’s first Men’s National Team on the road to the 2027 World Pre-Qualifiers, Eric continues to write winter sports history for the homeland.

Whether he’s executing under pressure or locking down crucial shots, he embodies the grit and national pride driving our program forward.

Swipe through to see his background, his role models, and what keeps him fueled on the ice! 👇

Meet Altin Sopa - Lead for the first-ever Kosovo Men’s National Curling Team!

As our squad builds momentum on the international stage, Altin brings fierce precision, deep experience, and dedication to the house. Whether he’s anchoring the front end or catching up with Olympic Champion Stefania Constantini () on the circuit, Altin embodies the hard work and community spirit driving winter sports forward in Kosovo.

Swipe through to see his background, his role models, and what keeps him fueled on the ice! 👇

Stepping into the spotlight for Team Kosovo: Meet Denis Jashari. 🇽🇰🥌

As the team's Alternate, Denis is the backbone of our readiness. Whether he is preparing to step onto the ice at a moment's notice or bringing unmatched energy and discipline to the rink, his relentless work ethic sets the tone for the entire roster.

Swipe through to learn how he got his start in curling, what wearing the flag means to him, and why his ultimate sporting role model is a football legend. ⚽️➡️🥌

Drop a 🇽🇰 in the comments to show Denis some love as we gear up for the international stage! 👇

History made in Wildhaus! 🥌

Our Men's National Team just wrapped up their first-ever international tournament, and we couldn't be prouder. While the final record was 1-3, the numbers don't tell the whole story.

This weekend wasn't about the scoreboard; it was about building our foundation. For these five athletes - hailing from across the diaspora - it was their fist time competing together under the Kosovo flag. They showed incredible resilience, battling back from early deficits in almost every match, proving that this squad has the grit to compete with anyone.

The highlight of the weekend? Securing our first-ever international Men's win in history with a 10-8 victory!🏆

Beyond the win, the instant chemistry and fun this team shared on the ice are building blocks for a massive season ahead as we prepare for the 2027 World Championship Pre-Qualifiers.

Check out this beautiful 4-ender in game two, capped off by a clutch shot from Skip, Astrit Arifi!

The journey has just begun. 🇽🇰🔥

IT IS OFFICIAL! 🥌 The first-ever Kosovo Men’s National Curling Team is set to make its historic international debut this weekend in Wildhaus, Switzerland! 🇨🇭

Read the full official press release and team announcement here: https://www.kosovocurling.org/en/news/mens-national-team-debut

The road to the World Qualifiers starts now 🔥