Today, the 21st ITKF World Championship in traditional karate for veterans, seniors, youth, juniors and cadets and the 1st ITKF World Cup for children "Hidetaka Nishiyama" were solemnly opened at the "Kale" Sports and Recreation Center. The University of Tourism and Management in Skopje has been a long-term supporter of traditional karate in Macedonia, and Rector Milenkovski was awarded a plaque for his special contribution to the development of karate in Macedonia.