Master of Sport () was a sports title and associated medal of the People's Socialist Republic of Albania awarded to athletes who achieved high results that fulfilled the standards and criteria of the country's unified sports classification system.
History The title was established by Decree No. 4259 of 11 April 1967, issued by the Presidium of the People's Assembly pursuant to Article 58, point 6, of the Constitution. The same decree also instituted three other sporting distinctions: Merited Master of Sport, Champion of the People's Republic of Albania and Distinguished Figure in Sport.
Master of Sport was conferred on athletes from various disciplines who attained high-level results and fulfilled the standards and requirements of Albania's unified sports classification system. Eligibility for the title was determined by the performance criteria established under this system.
Medal and certificate Recipients of the title were presented with a certificate and the corresponding medal. The design and specifications of the medal were determined by the Ministry of Education and Culture. The decree distinguished Master of Sport from the higher title "Merited Master of Sport" in the form of recognition provided.
Notable recipients
Agim Fagu – basketball (1967) Afërdita Tusha – shooting (1967) Gani Mezini – gymnastics Fatos Pilkati – shooting (1972) Nako Saraçi – football Andrea Pavli – gymnastics Xhulieta Muço Elida Xhindi – swimming Niko Shtrepi – shooting Kreshnik Çipi – football Alfred Zijai – football Yllka Hela – gymnastics Mbarime Belaj – gymnastics Afërdita Aliaj Kastriot Malaj Ilir Kallfa – shooting Grigor Perikliu – football Petrit Hasekiu – football Agim Hasekiu – football Agron Stringa – football Hyqmet Krati – football Fadil Kovaçi – football Petrit Kallajxhiu – football Kostandin Xhani – football Xhaferr Turhani – football Naim Dylgjeri – football Muhamet Halilaj – football
See also Orders, decorations, and medals of Albania Sports titles system in Albania Champion of the People's Republic of Albania Distinguished Figure in Sport
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