Donjeta Sadiku

Women's World Boxing Championships: Kosovo's Donjeta Sadiku not included in draw; Mary Kom, Sarita Devi get bye

Kosovo boxer Donjeta Sadiku's chances of competing at the AIBA Women's World Boxing Championships are virtually over since her name does not figure in the draw, released on Wednesday.

Women's World Boxing Championships: Fearing IOC sanctions, IOA asks Sports Ministry to resolve Kosovan boxer's visa issue

In a strongly-worded letter to the sports ministry, IOA president Narinder Batra said that India could be barred by the International Olympic Committee from hosting major events.

Women's World Boxing Championships: Gridlock over Kosovo's participation may cost India big-ticket events, says IOA

India does not recognise Kosovo but since Sadiku also holds an Albanian passport, the Boxing Federation of India was hoping for a resolution to the issue.