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Hakuho obtains Japanese citizenship

Record-breaking sumo champion Hakuho said Tuesday he had given up his Mongolian nationality in April and has now acquired Japanese citizenship, clearing the way to run his own stable of wrestlers in the future.

As Japan does not allow multiple nationalities

FIBA praises Mongolia as Most Improved Nation

The Mongolian National Team won the 3×3 Most Improved Nation award, taking the first place with the highest number of ranking points gained during the period of 2017 to 2019. The award was presented at the XXI FIBA World Congress

Mongolian Steppe Marathon

Mongolia will host an international marathon at Khui Doloon Khudag, located close to the capital, Ulaanbaatar, on 8 September. Entitled “Mongolian Steppe”, the event will be co-organised by the Athletic Federation of Mongolia.

The marathon will be held in three categories,

‘Titan’ Shamed!

Traditional Mongolian Wrestler E.Oyunbold, who failed an anti-doping test, has filed a lawsuit against the Naadam Organising Committee for revealing his name.

The 26-year-old wrestler ascended to the highest rank of Titan in the Mongolian traditional wrestling tournament at this year’s

Mongolia’s National Children’s Games

The National Children’s Games will be held in Ulaanbaatar, the capital city of Mongolia on 9-15 September. Over 4500 athletes from the nation’s 21 provinces and the nine districts of Ulaanbaatar have registered to compete in 36 sports categories; two

Mongolia successfully hosts ABU Asia-Pacific Robot Contest

ABU Asia-Pacific Robot Contest (ABU Robocon) took place in Ulaanbaatar, the capital of Mongolia on 25 August.

The championship was claimed by Hong Kong, followed by the host country in second and Vietnam in third.

This year’s ABU Robocon featured 17 teams

Foreign Ambassadors in Mongolia enjoy a game of golf

Foreign ambassadors in Mongolia and embassy staff have participated  in the third Ambassador’s Golf Cup 2019. The competition was held at the ‘Riverside Golf Club’ over the weekend. The ambassadors from China, South Korea, Lithuania, and Great Britain to Mongolia

Mongolian boxer becomes East Asia’s Best Athlete

Mongolian athlete B.Gantogtokh (men’s 63, 5 kg) won gold medal at the East Asian Muaythai Championships after defeating Philippines Ryan Jakiri by knockout (KO) in the first round. Therefore, B.Gantogtokh has become East Asian Best Athlete. The championships were held