In the days of Chinngis Khaan, the winner of the annual Naadam festival may have been given a fast horse – now it is a luxury four-wheel drive! Japan’s Toyota Motor Company has been sponsoring Naadam since 2014. The lucky winner of the traditional wrestling will receive a luxury Toyota Land-200. More than 500 wrestlers will participate in the traditional competition during the festival.
The nationwide Naadam festival, originated many centuries ago as a test of courage, strength, daring and horsemanship necessary for nomads and warriors; it is always celebrated on 11th-12th, July. Wrestling is one of the three main sections of the games, the others being horseracing and archery.