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Mongolia – a new cricketing nation?

The International Cricket Council – or ICC  – has announced that Mongolia will be one of its newest members during its 78th Annual General Meeting.

Mongolia and Tajikistan are the 22nd and 23rd members of the Asia region, while Switzerland is

Mongolia’s first woman Olympic flag bearer

At just 21 years old, 3×3 star O.Khulan has been selected to become the flag-bearer for Mongolia at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, the first-ever woman to get this honor.

The 5ft 11in (1.80m) player is starting to get used to making

Mongolia’s first ever Ice Palace ready to open

It is unbelievable that in Ulaanbaatar, reputedly, the coldest capital city in the world there is no ice palace. Until now, Mongolian athletes in training for winter games, have only been able to train in winter – when everything is

Two Mongolian Sumo champions stay perfect on Day 3 in Nagoya

Grand champion Hakuho continued his injury comeback in winning fashion on Tuesday at the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament, overpowering former sekiwake Daieisho to improve to a perfect 3-0.

The 36-year-old great anticipated his opponent’s thrusting attack and, after delivering a powerful

Mongolian athletes receive Olympic Solidarity grants

Seventeen of Mongolia’s most promising athletes have received their final Olympic Solidarity grants at Olympic House in Ulaanbaatar.

The scholarship holders have been receiving financial support for two years to assist them in preparations for the Tokyo 2020 Games.

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Sole leader Terunofuji completes perfect opening week

Ozeki Terunofuji finished the first week of the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament with a perfect 7-0 record. The sole overnight leader remained the only undefeated wrestler through seven days at Tokyo’s Ryogoku Kokugikan, where entry is capped at 5,000 fans

Mongolia’s 3×3 team climbing mountains to reach Olympic summit

Mongolia’s 3×3 heroes are pushing the limits as they strive to achieve their Olympic dreams.These warriors have the spirit of Genghis Khan as they attempt to make history for Mongolia, everyone’s favorite 3×3 underdog.
Mongolia, the off-beat Central Asian country, has