On this day in 2012, the Kosova Curling Federation (KCF) achieved a significant milestone by becoming a provisional member of the World Curling Federation (WCF). This development symbolized another step toward Kosova’s broader ambitions for international recognition—both as an independent nation and as a rising force in global athletics.

Besim Hasani, then President of the Kosova Olympic Committee, proudly announced the news following a vote at the WCF’s Annual General Assembly in Scotland. “On behalf of the KCF, we are thrilled to join the world curling family,” Hasani declared. The pivotal assembly took place as the concluding act of the WCF’s first-ever annual congress.

Joining the WCF was not an isolated accomplishment but rather part of a consistent trend of Kosova excelling in various sports. It added to a growing list of achievements that have seen Kosova athletes shine in international competitions, enhancing the country’s profile on the global stage.

With its admission as the 50th member of the WCF, Kosova not only gained an avenue for its athletes to compete and learn on a world stage but also garnered yet another international recognition of its burgeoning athletic prowess. Amidst a backdrop of the struggle for broader international acceptance, Kosova’s provisional membership in the WCF served as an affirming nod towards the country’s aspirations and capacities, both within and beyond the sporting world.