Career Record
Career
Olympic Gold
World Championships Bronze
European Championships Medals
Olympic Games
Years
Olympic Campaigns
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Rio 2016
Participation
Nora's first Olympic Games. She won her first round against Amaris Yadinys (Colombia) before losing in the second round to Corina Stefan (Romania).
Olympic debut
Tokyo, Japan
Tokyo 2020
Gold Medal
The crowning moment of Nora's career. She won gold in the 57kg division, defeating France's Sarah-Léonie Cysique in the final. The victory came on a mourning day for Kosovo, as the nation grieved the loss of 10 people in a road accident.
Kosovo's third-ever Olympic gold medal
Paris, France
Paris 2024
Flag Bearer
Selected as Kosovo's flag bearer alongside her brother Akil Gjakova for the opening ceremony. A symbol of Kosovo's pride and sporting achievement on the world stage.
Flag bearer with brother Akil
Medal Record
| Year | Event | Location | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Paris Grand Slam | Paris | Grand Slam | Bronze |
| 2024 | Lima Panamerican Open | Lima | Panamerican Open | Gold |
| 2024 | Baku Grand Slam | Baku | Grand Slam | Silver |
| 2023 | European Open Championships | Prishtina | European Open | Bronze |
| 2023 | European Championships | Montpellier | European Championship | Bronze |
| 2023 | Baku Grand Slam | Baku | Grand Slam | Gold |
| 2023 | Astana Grand Slam | Astana | Grand Slam | Silver |
| 2023 | World Championships | Doha | World Championship | 7th |
| 2023 | Tbilisi Grand Slam | Tbilisi | Grand Slam | Silver |
| 2022 | Baku Grand Slam | Baku | Grand Slam | Bronze |
| 2022 | Abu Dhabi Grand Slam | Abu Dhabi | Grand Slam | Silver |
| 2021 | Olympic Games | Tokyo | Olympic | Gold |
| 2021 | World Championships | Budapest | World Championship | Bronze |
| 2021 | European Championships | Lisbon | European Championship | Bronze |
| 2021 | Tbilisi Grand Slam | Tbilisi | Grand Slam | Gold |
| 2021 | Doha World Masters | Doha | World Masters | Bronze |
| 2020 | Paris Grand Slam | Paris | Grand Slam | Bronze |
| 2020 | Tel Aviv Grand Prix | Tel Aviv | Grand Prix | Bronze |
| 2019 | World Championships | Tokyo | World Championship | 7th |
| 2019 | Budapest Grand Prix | Budapest | Grand Prix | Silver |
| 2019 | European Games | Minsk | European Games | Silver |
| 2019 | Tbilisi Grand Slam | Tbilisi | Grand Slam | Gold |
| 2018 | Guangzhou World Masters | Guangzhou | World Masters | Silver |
| 2018 | Tashkent Grand Prix | Tashkent | Grand Prix | Silver |
| 2018 | Abu Dhabi Grand Slam | Abu Dhabi | Grand Slam | Gold |
| 2018 | Mediterranean Games | Tarragona | Mediterranean Games | Gold |
| 2018 | European Championships | Tel Aviv | European Championship | Bronze |
| 2018 | Antalya Grand Prix | Antalya | Grand Prix | Gold |
| 2018 | Tunis Grand Prix | Tunis | Grand Prix | Gold |
| 2017 | The Hague Grand Prix | The Hague | Grand Prix | Gold |
| 2017 | European Championships | Warsaw | European Championship | Bronze |
| 2017 | Antalya Grand Prix | Antalya | Grand Prix | Gold |
| 2016 | Olympic Games | Rio de Janeiro | Olympic | Participation |
| 2016 | European Championships | Kazan | European Championship | Bronze |
| 2016 | Tbilisi Grand Prix | Tbilisi | Grand Prix | Silver |
| 2016 | Havana Grand Prix | Havana | Grand Prix | Bronze |
| 2015 | European Games | Baku | European Games | Bronze |
| 2014 | European Championships U23 | Wroclaw | European U23 | Gold |
| 2013 | Grand Prix Rijeka | Rijeka | Grand Prix | Bronze |
| 2012 | Grand Prix Abu Dhabi | Abu Dhabi | Grand Prix | Bronze |
Career Timeline
2002
First Steps on the Mat
Begins training at the Ippon Judo Club in Peja under coach Driton Kuka.
2016
Olympic Debut
Competes at the Rio Olympics. Wins European Championship bronze in Kazan.
2018
European Champion
Wins European Championship gold in Tel Aviv, establishing herself among the world's best.
2021
Olympic Gold
Wins gold at the Tokyo Olympics in the 57kg category, Kosovo's third Olympic gold medal ever.
2024
Flag Bearer at Paris
Carries Kosovo's flag alongside brother Akil at the Paris Olympics opening ceremony.
2025
Retirement & Legacy
Retires after 23 years, winning a final bronze medal. Transitions to coaching Kosovo's men's national team.