Sumo wrestler Ichinojo A.Ichinnorov, who holds the sport’s fourth-highest rank of komusubi, has given up his Mongolian nationality and become a Japanese citizen.

By obtaining Japanese citizenship, the giant 28-year-old grappler, who stands 190 centimeters and weighs 206 kilograms, can become

Yokozuna Hakuho, winner of a record 45 Emperor’s Cups, has decided to call it a career, a source familiar with the matter said. The 36-year-old Mongolian-born wrestler had been considering retirement after failing to recover from a right knee injury

The FIBA 3×3 U23 World Cup will take place in the Mongolian capital city of Ulaanbaatar on 11-15 October, 2021.

The announcement comes just one week after 3×3’s success debut at the Tokyo Olympics, where Mongolia competed, making it the first

The first part of Mongolia’s Olympic team arrived back yesterday night (4 August) from Tokyo to a warm welcome. A total of 40 people including judo, boxing, shooting, archery and weightlifting athletes landed at a new Chinggis Khaan International Airport

Newly promoted sumo grand champion Terunofuji has given up his Mongolian nationality and acquired Japanese citizenship, an official government publication announced today, 4 August 2021.

By becoming a Japanese citizen, the 29-year-old who belongs to the Isegahama stable clears the way

The annual Naadam Festival, the biggest celebration in Mongolia was cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic in July.

However, the governors of three Mongolian provinces namely, Selenge, Khovd and Dornod announced that they will host horse races in August.

Entitled ‘Selenge Khurd

Saeid Mollaei, a former Iranian judoka now representing Mongolia, took home the silver medal in the men’s 81-kilogram division, losing the gold to Takanori Nagase of Japan.

It was the first Olympic medal for Mollaei, two years after he acquired Mongolian

Mongolia’s Prime Minister has congratulated M.Urantsetseg on winning her first Olympic medal – special addition to a collection that already includes 4 world medals. She won the bronze medal in the 48 kg categories of the judo competition of the