The National Wrestling Champion A.Sukhbat announced on Wednesday that he was joining the Democratic Party and had received a certificate of DP membership in the Headquarter of DP. The Minister of Industry and Agriculture, MP and Chairman of the Mongolian Democratic Union presented A.Sukhbat with a membership certificate. A.Sukhbat spoken to our journalist about it.

-Just a few days ago former Sumo Grand Champion D.Dagvadorj joined DP. Now you have joined DP. What is your intention in becoming a DP member?

I had chosen to support Democracy and respect the principles when I was young, two decades ago. I think President Ts.Elbegdorj, who is being promoted by DP in the Presidential Election, is the best politician who has been in charge of a high ranking position for the country. He is a person who can take a lot. So I made my decision to support the President for the election. I think Mongolians should let him make good changes for Mongolia and see what he can do.

-Now you have started your political career by joining DP. Do you have a say on any urgent problems that you wish to be paid attention to?

There are a number of issues. Firstly the law on the National celebration of Naadam needs an amendment. This is not an issue of only wrestlers. We should focus to protect the rights of jockey-children and health issues.

There is also the issue of the development of local areas. For instance Sergelen sum in Tuv aimag is located only 60 km away from the City but the infrastructure is still weak there. There is no change.

I think such issues need to be raised. I am a trainer coach and also an enterpriser like an ordinary person. But now I have decided to speak up for my country by doing my best. So I joined with people who have the same intentions.