The American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham) in Mongolia hosted its February Monthly Meeting with D.Sumiyabazar, Minister of Mining and Heavy Industry, the Director of the Mineral Resources and Petroleum Agency and other government officials, on Tuesday, 13 February at the Shangri-La Hotel Ulaanbaatar.

Mongolia first participated in the Innsbruck-1964 IX Winter Olympics. Since then Mongolian athletes have competed in the thirteen Winter Olympics.

N.Enkhbayar, former President of Mongolia was re-elected to the post of leader of the Mongolian People’s Revolutionary Party (MPRP) during the II Party Congress, which took place on 10 February.

Mongolian judoka M.Urantsetseg (48 kg) and Ts.Tsogtbaatar (73 kg) won silvers at the Grand Slam, the first competition of 2018. The competition is continuing in Paris.

On 10 February, Mongolian President Kh.Battulga, visited Khuvsgul province on as part of his nationwide tour.

By order of the Ministry of Education, Culture, Science and Sports, Mongolian schools will give health lessons to all students.

The Eagle Festival, one of most impressive tourist events in Mongolia will take place on 4-5 March at the Chinggis Khaan Khuree camp just outside the capital Ulaanbaatar.

The Qatar Football Association (QFA) and Mongolian Football Association (MFA) signed a cooperation agreement yesterday at Al Bidda Tower, Doha, Qatar.

Mongolian Erchim FC will play against North Korea’s Hwaebul Sports Club at home on 13 February. Exactly one week later, the team will travel to North Korea for an away fixture. Both games are part of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Cup championship.

The Mongolian government has made a new award – the first ‘Best State Reindeer Herder’. The award was presented to Ch.Batbayar from the Tsagaannuur soum of Khuvsgul province which is home to the Tsaatan people.