Mongolian speed skaters have successfully competed in the Junior World Cup in Minsk, the capital of Belarus. International Sports Master B.Sumya and Ya.Zorigtbaatar, both from Mongolia, competed in the three Distance Classes of the tournament, which was held on 26^th-27^th of November.

Ya.Zorigtbaatar set a new Mongolian record of 37.94 seconds in the men’s 500 meters coming 34th among 54 athletes; he also ran in the 1,000 meters coming 35th and in the 1500 meters where he as in 39^th place among over 50 athletes.

B.Sumya competed in the women’s three distance classes. She ran in the 500 meters coming 30^th among 40 athletes. This has been her biggest success.