Career Record
Career
Olympic Gold
Medals
Olympic Games
Years
Olympic Campaigns
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Rio 2016
7th Place
Nora's first Olympic Games. Competing in the 57kg division, she gained invaluable experience on the biggest stage in sport.
Olympic debut at age 24
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Olympic Games | Tokyo | Olympic | Gold |
| 2021 | World Championships | Budapest | World Championship | Bronze |
| 2018 | European Championships | Tel Aviv | European Championship | Gold |
| 2016 | European Championships | Kazan | European Championship | Bronze |
| 2021 | Grand Slam Tbilisi | Tbilisi | Grand Slam | Gold |
| 2019 | Grand Slam Düsseldorf | Düsseldorf | Grand Slam | Gold |
| 2018 | Grand Slam Abu Dhabi | Abu Dhabi | Grand Slam | Gold |
| 2023 | Grand Prix Zagreb | Zagreb | Grand Prix | Gold |
| 2022 | Grand Prix Portugal | Almada | Grand Prix | Gold |
| 2019 | Grand Prix Tbilisi | Tbilisi | Grand Prix | Gold |
| 2018 | Grand Prix Tashkent | Tashkent | Grand Prix | Gold |
| 2017 | Grand Prix Tbilisi | Tbilisi | Grand Prix | Gold |
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.