Why Italy?
Italy is centrally located in Europe and is the most logistically convenient destination. Italy is currently one of the last countries issuing visas to Russian citizens without major difficulties, while participants from EU member states, the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom can attend easily, as they do not require visas for short-term visits.
Moreover, there are numerous Taekwon-Do clubs across Europe, affiliated with a wide variety of Taekwon-Do federations, which can be invited to participate in the Open Cup.