In 2014, Majlinda topped the IJF Women's Prestige World Ranking List[6][7] and was decorated by President of Kosovo, Atifete Jahjaga with the "Presidential Medal of Merit".[8] On 7 August 2016, she became the first Kosovar athlete to win a medal at the Olympic Games when she claimed gold in the women's −52 kg category in Rio de Janeiro.[9] She represented Albania in 2012 but failed to win a medal.[10]