Athletes from Kosovo first took part in the 2003 Special Olympics World Summer Games held in Dublin.

This was the first time a team represented Kosovo at an international multisport event.

Special Olympics Kosovo offers programs in the following sports:[4] Athletes representing Kosovo have participated in the Special Olympics World Games since 2003.

Their most successful participation came at the 2019 Special Olympics in Abu Dhabi where the Kosovan delegation won three medals.

[6] While the other two remaining bronze medals were won by athlete Ibish Zogaj.