FIFA: Mongolia faces tough trip to Japan after Tajikistan

2021-03-25

Under the original schedule, Asian qualifying should be into its third round with 12 teams competing for four automatic spots in Qatar. But after numerous postponements because of the COVID-19 pandemic, there are still 40 teams contesting the second round.
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Mongolian-born Yokozuna Kakuryu ends his career after 20 years

2021-03-24

Mongolian-born 71st sumo grand champion Kakuryu – originally M.Anand – retires from Japanese professional sumo after having had to miss the last five Basho due to a leg injury. According to the Japan Sumo Association, his letter of retirement was

Yokozuna Hakuho leaves Haru Basho due to injures

2021-03-16

Earlier today (Tuesday, 15 March), it was announced that Mongolian-born Yokozuna Hakuho has withdrawn from the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament due to concerns about his previously injured right knee.

The 36-year-old, who holds the all-time record of 44 top-division titles, has

Can the Mighty Bankhar Dogs of Mongolia Save the Steppe?

2021-02-24

On the Mongolian steppe, there are predators, there are prey, and there are the bankhar. These large, powerful dogs weigh up to 125 pounds, with shaggy, thick coats that give them a bear-like appearance. For 15,000 years, bankhar dogs have

Ancient Mongolian sport of knucklebone comes to Canada

2021-02-23

Bundled up against the winter chill on a backyard rink, S.Zolzaya demonstrates the proper technique for throwing a zakh down the ice, just like her Mongolian ancestors did for centuries — only in this case, the zakh is a plastic

Kh.Enkhtuya, Mongolia’s inspiring Para-Taekwondo star

2021-02-17

Mongolia’s former Para-Taekwondo world champion, Kh.Enkhtuya, says she wants to inspire others as she bids to become a Paralympic gold medallist at Tokyo 2020.

The 29-year-old struck gold at the 2017 World Championships in London in the women’s under-49 kilograms K44

Mongolians living longer now than in 1992

2021-02-16

The average life expectancy in Mongolia has risen to 70.19 years, according to a report released by the country’s National Statistics Office on Monday.
The average life expectancy of the Mongolian population was first calculated in 1992. Since then, the average

First Mongolian woman referee selected for Olympics judges panel

2021-02-15

The International Judo Federation (IJF) has announced the referees chosen to officiate at the postponed Tokyo 2020 Olympics and Paralympics.
Sixteen referees have been chosen for the Olympics and IJF referee from Mongolia T.Enkhtsetseg is included in the official list and