Annual bridge diving competition returns to Kosovo

No Comment Video. Annual bridge diving competition returns to Kosovo Copy/paste the link below: Copy/paste the article video embed link below: Updated: 03/08/2026 - 13:02 GMT+2 Kosovo's annual Fshajt Bridge diving competition drew 15 competitors to Gjakova, continuing a tradition that dates back to 1954. Divers gathered in Kosovo on Sunday for the annual Fshajt Bridge diving competition, one of the country's longest-running sporting and cultural events. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Fifteen competitors jumped from the 22-meter-high bridge near Gjakova, aiming to impress judges with their technique as they plunged into the river below. The event, known as Ura e Fshejte, was first held in 1954 but was suspended during the 1998–1999 Kosovo war after the bridge was damaged. It returned in 2014 and continues to draw participants and spectators from across the region. diver Bridge sport competition Top stories Now playing Next Annual bridge diving competition returns to Kosovo Now playing Next Video shows damage after Naples earthquake injures 26 Now playing Next Wildfires destroy hundreds of homes near Spokane, Washington Now playing Next Latest news bulletin | August 3rd, 2026 – Midday Now playing Next Wildfires force evacuations on Greek island of Kefalonia Now playing Next Iran's foreign ministry says no negotiations taking place with US Now playing Next Latest news bulletin | August 3rd, 2026 – Morning Now playing Next Two firefighting helicopters collide while battling wildfire in Greece Now playing Next Wildfires force evacuations on Greek island of Kefalonia Now playing Next Ceuta: more migrants leave but residents still in shock Now playing Next Trump to cancel strikes on Iran as 'perimeters of a deal' agreed Now playing Next Rhine River hits record low as drought grips Germany Now playing Next Too hot to study: Will heatwaves impact school summer holidays in Europe? Now playing Next At least 88 dead in Ceuta, Spain says, as EU prepares talks on uncontrolled migrant crossings Now playing Next What are giant lobsters doing in Pompeii? Ancient ruins meet pop art in Philip Colbert's biggest installation Now playing Next This Scottish startup saves wild fish by replacing them with Omega-3 algae fed on whisky waste ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT No Comment Helicopters and firefighters fight fast-moving wildfire near Athens No Comment Rhine River hits record low as drought grips Germany No Comment Cosplayers perform and pose at ChinaJoy gaming festival No Comment Giant lifelike sculptures bring art closer to Chicago crowds World News Lula da Silva formally launches bid for Brazil's presidency Europe News Ceuta: more migrants leave but residents still in shock. Far-right leader visits Indonesia At least five dead and 41 missing after an Indonesian ferry caught fire at sea Europe News Europe's wildfires update: two helicopters collide while battling fire in Greece Food and Drink Delicious dumplings: The evolution of delicacies enjoyed all along the Silk Road to Spain Europe News 13 dead after Nazca Lines tourist flight crashes in Peru Iran Trump says he's cancelling strikes on Iran as 'perimeters of a deal' agreed Europe News Explosion in Moscow restaurant killed three and injured 21 ADVERTISEMENT Europe News Ceuta trying to regain calm and return to normality 'with caution' Europe News Hamburg celebrates Pride with increased security one week after deadly Berlin attack Europe News Wildfires in Europe: blazes continue to spread in France and Greece Europe News Situation in Ceuta 'almost entirely reversed' as death toll climbs to 67, Spain says Europe News Russian ballistic missile strikes on Kyiv kill nine and injure more than 30 Sport FIFA bins controversial private investment plan after backlash Europe News Inside Ceuta: Residents face fear and uncertainty as migrant numbers soar; bread is scarce, shops are closed Europe News Italy temporarily reintroduces border controls with Spain ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT