Today, on January 22, 2023, in the premises of the University of Tourism and Management, the Macedonian Traditional Karate Federation solemnly awarded the awards of the Selection of the best Macedonian karatekas for 2022. Prof. PhD. Ace Milenkovski, rector of the University of Tourism and Management, was presented with the recognition for his contribution to the development of traditional karate in Macedonia, and Ljupco Milenkovski, MD, assistant at the University, was also recognized for the best referee in 2022.

Recognitions were given to those who achieved outstanding sports results in the past year, in several categories: seniors, juniors, cadets, children, coaches and judges. Last year, the Macedonian Traditional Karate Federation for the first time organized the world championship and the world cup for children of the International Traditional Karate Federation, in which over 500 karate players from 44 countries participate.

The University of Tourism and Management in Skopje has been a long-time supporter of traditional karate in Macedonia. As a socially responsible higher education institution, the University always and everywhere promotes the active involvement of young people in sports by supporting various sports organizations and events.