Prime Minister Nikola Gruevski opened Sunday a hockey rink and karting track in Skopje's Boris Trajkovski sports center.

"Fans of hockey and figure skating today are getting a modern ice skating rink, which will be available for use throughout the year. Schools for hockey and figure skating, led by top coaches from Russia and Ukraine, will be opened in an attempt to raise interest about these sports," said Gruevski.

"Today, a new karting track is also being put into use. I believe it is going to be an inspiration and challenge for all sport fans," the premier stressed.

The Government has funded most of the investment, which is worth 430.000 euros. "As a result of Government's efforts, the Boris Trajkovski arena is turning into a versatile sports center," he added.