On November 17, the opening ceremony of the World Championship and Junior Championship, as well as the international festival in all-style karate took place in Orel

As part of the ceremonial part, the President of the International All-Style Karate Federation Ramil Gabbasov presented memorable gifts with the symbols of the International Federation to the heads of foreign delegations: Abkhazia, Armenia, Germany, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Nigeria and Japan.

Commemorative watches, certificates and black belts were also presented to a number of judges, athletes and coaches in all-style karate.

The competition will last until November 24 inclusive, and about three thousand people from more than 28 countries will participate.