Mongolia News Summary for July 28, 2025
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Today's Stories
Politics
Economy
Diplomacy
Infrastructure
- Signed a Project to Reduce Air Pollution and Traffic Congestion
- The Ulaanbaatar Tram Project Will Increase Road Traffic Speed
- Children Can Travel Free on Ulaanbaatar-Beijing Route Until October
- Road Maintenance Works Continue
Society
- During last night's inspection, 8 Mongolian nationals and 1 Turkish national were found to have used narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances
- The Sand Dunes Festival to be Held for the Seventh Year
- 14 out of 560 Citizens Found to Have Used Narcotic Substances
- Three People Missing with Inflatable Boat Found Safe
Environment
- Operations Preparing Hay in the Border Zone Halted
- Work to Combat Forest Pests is Progressing at 90% Completion
- Eight Forest Fires Contained in Selenge Province
Innovation
- Mongolian Team Wins a Medal at the International Biology Olympiad
- Mongolian Team Wins a Medal at the "IBO"
Health
- Target group children are being sent to summer health camps
- Medical Services Provided to Personnel Working at the Fire Site
Sports
- "The MongolZ" Team Qualifies for Playoffs After Defeating Saudi Arabia's "Team Falcons"
- B. Gankhaich Becomes the Champion of the 'Grand Slam'
- GRAND SLAM: L.Ankhzayaa Wins Bronze in Men's 73kg Category
- Champion O. Khangai, Arslans E. Batmagnai and B. Orkhonbayar, and Zaan B. Bat-Ölzii remain in the final four
- GRAND SLAM: B. Gonchigsuren to Compete for the Championship
- GRAND SLAM: D.Nominzul Wins Bronze Medal
Arts
- State Lion E. Batmagnai Wins at Danshig Festival Dedicated to the 390th Anniversary of Undur Gegeen's Enlightenment
- The 390th Anniversary Festival of Undur Gegeen Concludes
Politics
President of Mongolia Partially Vetoes Parliamentary Resolution Implementing the 'Gold-3' Campaign
Published: 2025-07-27 | Translated from: montsame.mn
The President of Mongolia, U. Khurelsukh, within the scope of his authority, has partially vetoed the resolution passed during the 2025 spring session of the State Great Khural (Parliament) to implement the “Gold-3” campaign. He stated that the policy should aim to increase the territory under state special protection and align with the principles of the Constitution of Mongolia, providing these as two main reasons for the veto.
We present in full the official letter sent by President U. Khurelsukh to Speaker D. Amarbayasgalan:
Regarding the Partial Veto of the Resolution
The State Great Khural passed Resolution No. 85 of 2025 on some measures for implementing the “Gold-3” campaign on July 9, 2025, which was then certified by the Speaker and officially conveyed to the Office of the President on July 22, 2025, by official document TG-01/875.
Based on Article 33.1.1 of the Constitution of Mongolia and Article 12.8 of the Law on the President, the President is partially vetoing Resolution No. 85 of 2025 for the following reasons:
- The State should pursue a policy to increase the territory under special state protection and preserve the environment.
Clause 5 of Resolution No. 85 of the State Great Khural proposes, in order to introduce major gold deposits into economic circulation, to urgently submit a draft to amend Resolution Nos. 46 and 47 of 2020. These 2020 resolutions granted special state protection to certain territories and changed their boundaries, thus increasing the area under special protection.
While it is commendable to consistently implement a policy to increase the accumulation of the National Wealth Fund, the proposal to introduce major gold deposits into the economy by altering the boundaries or reducing the area under special state protection creates a legal basis for decreasing the size of protected territories.
State policy in Mongolia dictates that areas of special ecological, historical, cultural, scientific, and educational significance be placed under special state protection, thereby guaranteeing every citizen, now and in the future, the right to live in a safe and healthy environment.
Additionally, as specified in Mongolia’s National Security Concept, ensuring ecological safety, maintaining environmental balance, protecting forests and water resources, and especially combating desertification, are integral parts of national security. Areas with rare, endangered, and ecologically vital flora and fauna must be placed under special state protection, and biotechnical measures should be used to support their habitats.
Therefore, future state environmental policy should insistently adhere to the principle of increasing the area under special state protection.
- The decision should comply with the principles of the Constitution of Mongolia.
Article 33.1.1 of the Constitution grants the President the core power to veto, in whole or in part, laws and other decisions adopted by the State Great Khural.
Similarly, Article 46.5 of the Law on the Procedures of Parliamentary Sessions provides that within five working days after the Presidential Office receives a law as set forth in Article 46.4, the President shall decide whether or not to veto, in whole or in part, the given law or resolution.
However, Article 3 of Resolution No. 85 of 2025 states: “This resolution shall enter into force from the effective date of the Law on Amending the 2025 State Budget Law,” which implies the potential violation of the President’s veto right as provided by the Constitution and the Law on the Procedures of Parliamentary Sessions.
Therefore, this veto should be discussed and resolved in accordance with the procedures set forth in existing legislation.
Economy
ARKHANGAI: The Province's 2025 Budget Amended
Published: 2025-07-27 | Translated from: montsame.mn
On July 21st, a special 6th meeting of the Citizens' Representatives Khural of the province was held with a 78% attendance rate. During this meeting, the issue of amending and approving the province's 2025 budget was discussed and resolved.
In other words, the total income of the province's 2025 budget was approved at 26,599,518.7 thousand tugriks. Among these, the financial support to be received from the state budget by the general budget governor, the transfer of income from the local development fund, and the carryover from the previous year were approved at 47,328,387.3 tugriks.
Meanwhile, the total expenditure for the province's 2025 annual budget was approved at 73,938,906.0 thousand tugriks, and the amount of financial support to be provided from the provincial budget to the sums' budgets was set at 20,431,290.8 tugriks.
Diplomacy
Summary: Cross-Altai Visit, Public Cast System
Published: 2025-07-27 | Translated from: news.mn
A week full of both good and bad has passed. To highlight the positive events, Mongolian athletes representing the country at the international Universiade are achieving success and making the country known to the world. Once the undisputed champions of the Asian Counter-Strike scene, the Chinese team "TYLOO" has now openly said they consider Mongolia's "MongolZ" as a role model and are striving to replicate their success. The President of Mongolia, U. Khurelsukh, visited Central Asian countries and signed several agreements. An unforgettable event was when Prime Minister G. Zandanshatar visited a branch mine of “Erdenes Tavantolgoi” JSC and ordered all existing contracts with the company to be reviewed in detail for compliance, execution, and the responsibilities of all parties. This may finally allow the Mongolian people to determine if this mine has been a hotbed for corruption and under-the-table deals over the years. Hopefully, there won't be any political games behind this.
However, there is another major issue facing the country that cannot be overlooked: drug abuse. On the night of July 18-19, around 3:30 am, the police received a report about an assault near Khuukhdiin 100 in Sukhbaatar district's 3rd subdistrict. The investigation is ongoing. However, a scandal is spreading that children of Mongolia’s top billionaires are involved, and as a result the topic of drugs and addiction has come to the fore. Attention is drawn to why the toxicology results for drug use are delayed. Additionally, the number of flood-related accidents and drowning deaths is increasing. With only three months of summer, it is not surprising that travel and outings increase during this period. However, if the government is unable to protect lives, then individual citizens need to exercise even more caution. Therefore, as the warm season comes to an end, people are urged to be careful around bodies of water when traveling or vacationing.
Here is a summary of the week’s most prominent events from the "NEWS" agency.
ASK FOR ACCOUNTABILITY FROM THE DIRECTORS OF "ETT" WHO BLOCKED EXPORTS!
In essence, Erdenes Tavantolgoi JSC is Mongolia’s main coal export company. The share of coal it sells to neighboring China determines whether Mongolia meets its export revenue targets, and since every citizen owns 1,072 shares in the company, it determines whether people receive dividends at year’s end. That is why Prime Minister G. Zandanshatar stated that Erdenes Tavantolgoi's mines must belong to the people and not be turned into a den of corruption or pressure. Upon his inspection, many unproductive, unfair, undisciplined practices were discovered, so he gave instructions to cut costs by 50% and freeze projects that have not yet started.
Erdenes Tavantolgoi JSC owns 68,000 hectares and holds eight exploitation licenses. So far, 165 million tons of coal have been extracted from 1,500 hectares, which is less than 2% of total geological reserves. The eastern mine has resources for 43 years, the western mine for 53 years. For more details, read further.
TS. SANJAA CHOYPEL AND E. TEMUULEN DETAINED FOR 30 DAYS
On July 18th, Ts. Sanjaachoipel and E. Temuulen, who allegedly assaulted a person while under the influence outside the "Kante" bar, were initially detained for 48 hours and released on July 22 with a travel ban imposed. However, upon a prosecutor's protest, they are now to be detained for 30 days. Another suspect, Luvsandorj's Altan-Ochir, has also been ordered detained for 30 days. It is reported that Amar, the son of the director of Tavan Bogd Group, who was also implicated, will return to Mongolia on July 27. Upon his return, he will be tested for drugs and possibly detained. For more details, see further.
UNIVERSIADE: MONGOLIAN WOMEN'S VOLLEYBALL TEAM DEFEATS FRANCE
The Mongolian women's team beat France 3-2 to finish 11th at the Universiade. They won against Argentina, India, and France, but lost to China, Germany, and the USA. For more successes of Mongolian teams, read further.
BADRAKH ENERGY TO NEGOTIATE WITH MAJOR INVESTORS
Mongolian government has instructed its relevant members to negotiate with investors of companies like "Antre Gold" LLC, "Petrochina Datsin Tamsag" LLC, and "Badrakh Energy" LLC under the Mongolian Constitution and international agreements, to draft agreements, receive proposals and conclusions, and present a final version to the Government meeting. Projects and measures to be included in Mongolia's development plan for 2026–2030, as well as the investment program for the same period, should also be submitted, and efforts to resolve investment disputes intensified. For details, read further.
A CHAMPION CANNOT USE DOPING, EVEN IF HE WINS
The evening of July 12 brought nationwide celebration, with very few people left feeling regretful. Young wrestlers are taking over from the old generation. On July 13, major trainers were recognized at the national festival, with prize ceremonies and the exchange of traditional hats. From July 14, some began to express worry about the results of doping tests and contacted the Mongolian Anti-Doping Agency (MONADA). As of July 21, the long national holiday had ended, and Mongolians turned their focus to the anti-doping results, pressing MONADA for answers. Soon after, rumors began to circulate about positive test results. On July 24, MONADA officially announced that doping violations had been found. On July 25, wrestler N. Ösökhbayar, who had earned the rank of Garid, admitted that he had failed the test. This sparked many emotional responses and continued discussions online and offline. For more details, read further.
B. ENKH-AMGALAN RELEASED, Z. ENKBOLD’S TRAVEL BAN UPHELD
B. Enkh-Amgalan, who served as Minister for Roads and Transport Development, was found guilty by the trial court of abusing his position to grant privileges to others. Z. Enkhbold, former Head of the President’s Office, is also being investigated for misuse of office in connection with the Coal Case. Their appeals hearings have continued since 2024. On April 30, the Appeals Court annulled the first-instance court’s decision to exonerate Z. Enkhbold, and the two-year prison sentence given to B. Enkh-Amgalan was also quashed. For more details, read further.
SIGNATURES ADDED TO COOPERATION DOCUMENTS
Taking into account experience and potential in the agricultural sector, the parties expressed a desire to develop mutually beneficial cooperation and agreed to work together in certain directions. This includes plant cultivation, livestock development, mechanization of agricultural production, introduction of advanced technology in seed production, plant pest and disease control, land reclamation, joint research on irrigation systems, improvement of plant hygiene and veterinary control, as well as the possibility of joint ventures, training of specialists, and exchange programs. For more details, read further.
Infrastructure
Signed a Project to Reduce Air Pollution and Traffic Congestion
Published: 2025-07-27 | Translated from: news.mn
The festive season is coming to an end. Once again, we are approaching the time when we must face the biggest recurring issues every year—air pollution and traffic congestion. Every year these problems repeat, yet we spend the entire summer celebrating as if winter will not come again. The Ulaanbaatar city administration and the UK-based company “Skyral” have started a collaborative innovation project aimed at reducing the city’s air pollution and traffic congestion. According to a representative from Skyral, Mongolia is becoming one of the few countries globally to introduce such a digital solution. Under this cooperation agreement signed on July 17 of this year, a pilot project with an investment of 1.7 million USD will be implemented.
The main goal of this project is to model the capital’s road traffic using artificial intelligence-based technology called “Digital Twin.” By doing so, it will be possible to identify the root causes of congestion and develop intelligent solutions for it. This solution is considered to have a dual benefit, as it also helps to prevent air pollution in addition to managing traffic. “It is estimated that implementing the project will reduce the negative impact on citizens’ health,” mentioned the company’s CEO. According to Skyral’s estimates, between 2025 and 2030, Ulaanbaatar city’s economic losses due to traffic congestion, air pollution, and traffic accidents could be reduced by 240–520 million USD annually. This is not only a financial saving, but also a crucial project to improve citizens’ health, accessibility to transportation, and quality of life.
This project aligns with the “20-minute city” development concept included in Ulaanbaatar’s urban policy. Within this framework, it is expected that citizens, regardless of which part of the city they live in, will be able to access essential services such as hospitals, schools, workplaces, and shopping within 20 minutes.
The Ulaanbaatar Tram Project Will Increase Road Traffic Speed
Published: 2025-07-27 | Translated from: news.mn
The Government of Mongolia has declared 2025 as "The Year for Supporting Urban Infrastructure Development," and in line with the goal of improving the air and environmental quality, reducing road traffic congestion, and enhancing the quality of life for citizens in the capital, has launched 24 mega projects in phases. Among these mega projects, the feasibility studies for Lines I and II of the Ulaanbaatar tram project have been approved by the relevant ministry expert councils. As part of the preparations for the next phase, today the director of the Ulaanbaatar tram project, B. Anu-Ujin, and relevant officials worked at the vicinity of the General Archives, which will be the terminal station for Line II.
Regarding the progress and significance of the project, B. Anu-Ujin said, "As of today, the feasibility studies for Lines I and II of the Ulaanbaatar tram project have not only been approved but also a general environmental impact assessment has been completed. Preparations are underway to announce an open international tender to select the construction contractor for the project. Under the project, a light rail system is planned to be introduced along two routes in the capital. The first line will start from the Zunjin shopping center and run to Sukhbaatar Square, covering a total of 11 km with double tracks and will have 16 stations. The second line will run from the General Archives to Sukhbaatar Square, spanning 15 km with 23 stations on a double track. The terminal stations or depots for each line are planned to be constructed on 10 hectares of land each."
The tram will be fully electric, thus it will play a crucial role in reducing road congestion and air pollution caused by vehicular emissions. Furthermore, the project promises to be implemented in a short time frame, ensuring road safety and passenger comfort, and for Ulaanbaatar will utilize roads with both grass and asphalt surfaces. Additionally, each tram will have a capacity of 230-250 passengers, able to transport over 6,500-7,000 passengers per hour, with an average speed of 30 km/h and a maximum speed of 70 km/h. As a result, it is estimated that traveling by tram from Yarmag to Sukhbaatar Square would take 30-40 minutes, and the average road speed would increase by 25.7%, as emphasized by the director.
B. Sodbaatar, the chief engineer of the Ulaanbaatar tram project, added, "To ensure the sustainability of the Ulaanbaatar tram project, we are planning to supply electricity from the Buuruljuut power plant. Additionally, we have agreed in consultations with the Ministry of Energy to connect 2-3 additional main power sources. Also, since 2020, tram projects implemented internationally have been using automatic connected signaling systems. Therefore, we plan to introduce an international-standard automatic blocking system in this project. In other words, all tram operations will be managed and organized by the National Dispatcher Center using the 'SCADA' system."
Children Can Travel Free on Ulaanbaatar-Beijing Route Until October
Published: 2025-07-27 | Translated from: unuudur.mn
"Hunnu Air" company has started a promotional program allowing children to travel for free on the Ulaanbaatar-Beijing route until October this year. The main requirement is that the child must be traveling with their family, specifically with their father or mother. If this condition is met, underage passengers are exempt from the ticket fare and only need to pay the taxes to travel.
More detailed information about the promotional program for children can be obtained by calling 7000-1111 or from ticket selling agents. Additionally, the company operates daily flights on the Ulaanbaatar-Beijing route.
Road Maintenance Works Continue
Published: 2025-07-27 | Translated from: news.mn
As part of preparations for organizing the National Festival, road maintenance works are ongoing in Sainshand soum in front of the Zaluus residential area, in front of Mandakh Naran-3 residential area, along the 3rd and 4th streets of Ganzamchid, and the paved road west of Khemul Restaurant. At present, the progress of these maintenance works stands at 90%.
The Governor's Office of Dornogovi province, the Administrative Office of the Mayor of Sainshand city, Sainshand City Maintenance and Service Agency, Energy Paragon LLC, Dornogovi-AZZA SOE Association, Gantulga Trade LLC, Dalai Shand LLC, Delgerbayasakh Road LLC, and Borkhoin Road LLC have jointly planned to complete the works by July 27, 2025.
SOURCE: ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR OF SAINSHAND CITY
Society
During last night's inspection, 8 Mongolian nationals and 1 Turkish national were found to have used narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances
Published: 2025-07-27 | Translated from: ikon.mn
On the night of July 26th to 27th this year, the police conducted inspections of bars and nightclubs, during which it was found that 8 Mongolian nationals and 1 Turkish national had used narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances. This inspection was initiated by the police to monitor the illegal circulation of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances, to detect and prevent crimes and violations.
During last night's inspection, 483 citizens (265 men, 218 women) were given preliminary tests to check for drug and psychotropic substance use. During two consecutive nights of comprehensive monitoring and inspection at bars and nightclubs, a total of 1,042 patrons were given preliminary drug tests. Among them, drug use was detected in 19 Mongolian nationals and 4 foreign nationals, totaling 23 individuals. The relevant investigatory procedures are underway.
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The Sand Dunes Festival to be Held for the Seventh Year
Published: 2025-07-27 | Translated from: unuudur.mn
The Sand Dunes Festival, held at the foot of Duut Dune in Khongoryn Els—one of the Nine Wonders of Ömnögovi province—will take place from July 15-17 this year. Now in its seventh edition, the event is planned to be held on a larger scale as part of the "Growing Ömnögovi" program, with the aim of promoting local tourism.
The Sand Dunes Festival was initially organized to showcase the beautiful scenery and unique routes of the Southern Gobi, and it now aspires to become a signature local event. To this end, the program has been enriched with a variety of sport, cultural, art, and traditional activities. For example, during the festival, traditional events such as horse racing, wrestling, archery, sand volleyball, walking and running competitions, car and motorcycle rallies, and shows are held.
14 out of 560 Citizens Found to Have Used Narcotic Substances
Published: 2025-07-27 | Translated from: news.mn
On the nights of the 25th to the 26th, and the 26th to the 27th of this month, the General Police Department conducted operations to monitor the illegal circulation of narcotic drugs and psychoactive substances. During the operation carried out at the nightclub “ZÜ” and other nightlife establishments on the night of the 25th to the 26th, out of 560 citizens, 14 were found to have used narcotic drugs or psychoactive substances according to initial test results. Of these individuals, 11 were Mongolian citizens, two were citizens of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, and one was a citizen of Ukraine. Additionally, two individuals were found carrying 1.1 grams of narcotic drugs, which were confiscated.
During the operation conducted on the night of the 26th to the 27th, out of 483 citizens, nine were found to have used narcotic drugs or psychoactive substances according to initial tests. Of these, eight were Mongolian citizens and one was a citizen of Turkey. Furthermore, it was discovered that 67 grams of a substance known as “Methamphetamine” or “Ice” had been smuggled into Mongolia using a cargo delivery service from China. The General Police Department stated that investigative proceedings are ongoing.
In the past year, 221 individuals have been investigated in connection with 254 cases involving narcotic and psychoactive substances. In 2020, this number was 159, in 2021 it was 187, in 2022 it was 230, in 2023 it was 238, and in 2024, 405 such cases have been recorded. This shows a significant increase in such crimes in Mongolia, and citizens are urged to be vigilant and cautious.
Three People Missing with Inflatable Boat Found Safe
Published: 2025-07-27 | Translated from: gogo.mn
A report was received at 04:55 that three citizens who were rafting down the Eg River with an inflatable boat near "Egiin Gol Bridge" in Mankhan bagh, Alag-Erdene soum, Khuvsgul province, had gone missing around 17:00 on 07.23.
Rescue service staff from the Emergency Management Agency of the province organized a search operation for citizen B (57-year-old male), G (39-year-old female), and N (30-year-old male), and on the same day at 11:25 found them safe and sound 50 km southeast of the "Eg" river bridge, at a place called "Ayaga Shanagyn Tokhoi" in Erkhel bagh, Alag-Erdene soum.
Source: National Emergency Management Agency
Environment
Operations Preparing Hay in the Border Zone Halted
Published: 2025-07-27 | Translated from: gogo.mn
The permit granted to "Bichigt Smart Terminal" LLC, which was preparing natural hay in the border zone area of Matad soum in Dornod province, has been revoked.
Specifically, an official inspection determined that the "Permit to Enter the Border Strip/Zone" was not issued according to proper procedures. As a result, the permit was canceled on July 25, 2025, and their operations were halted.
Source: General Authority for Border Protection
Work to Combat Forest Pests is Progressing at 90% Completion
Published: 2025-07-27 | Translated from: gogo.mn
The 2025 initiative to combat forest pests is continuing, reaching a completion rate of 90%.
Work to control forest pests is being carried out as planned, targeting an area of 247,300 hectares. This includes:
Using aircraft and microbiological methods to combat forest pests, operations were conducted on July 26, 2025, in the Nomrog region, including areas such as Nomrog’s rear, Kholboo Lake, Ikh Khairkhan, Baga Khairkhan, and Bayanzurkh Khairkhan, covering 3,000 hectares.
These operations involved the service provider Thomas Air LLC for the aircraft, professional forest organization Saikhan Oin Tuluu LLC’s engineering and technical staff, and local support from Tudevtei Soum SDOA, Nomrog Soum administration, and environmental inspectors who oversaw the work.
Using backpack sprayers and microbiological agents, pest control activities are taking place on 1,000 hectares in Nomrog soum, 1,000 hectares in Tudevtei soum, and 2,000 hectares in the Songino soum forest. These are being executed by the professional forest organization Grand Forest LLC, starting from July 25, 2025.
Funded by the state budget, pest control in the forest estate is being conducted using aircraft, backpack sprayers, light traps, mechanical methods, and drones across 247,300 hectares within forest areas of 87 soums in 14 provinces, as well as in Gorkhi-Terelj National Park and Bogd Khan Uul Strictly Protected Area. Thus far, work has been completed on 222,800 hectares, with the pest control operation progressing at a 90% completion rate.
Source: Forest Department
Eight Forest Fires Contained in Selenge Province
Published: 2025-07-27 | Translated from: montsame.mn
There are currently 14 forest fires across the country, of which eight have been contained. In Selenge province, three fires in Yeruu soum, four in Khuder soum, and one in Mandal soum—a total of eight forest fires—have been brought under control.
Efforts are ongoing to monitor and contain six forest fires, with four in Khuder soum, one in Yeruu soum, and one in Mandal soum in Selenge province.
Innovation
Mongolian Team Wins a Medal at the International Biology Olympiad
Published: 2025-07-27 | Translated from: montsame.mn
The 36th International Biology Olympiad was held yesterday in Manila, Philippines, where the top performers were announced. Over 300 students from 75 countries participated in this event, and the Mongolian team won one bronze medal and a special award.
Specifically, Amartuvshin A., a 12th-grade student at Orchlon School, received the bronze medal, while Sansarmaa S., an 11th-grade student at Mongol Temuulel School, was selected for the special award. Other students from the Mongolian team also participated with high scores.
This year's olympiad featured two theoretical examinations, each lasting three hours, and four practical tasks of 90 minutes each. Newly included this year were practices in microbiology and biomedical sciences, making this olympiad distinctive.
Mongolian Team Wins a Medal at the "IBO"
Published: 2025-07-27 | Translated from: news.mn
The 36th International Biology Olympiad was held from July 20 to 24 in Manila, Philippines, where the best participants were determined. More than 300 students from 75 countries around the world took part in this Olympiad. Representing Mongolia, Amartuvshin A., a 12th-grade student from Orchlon School, won a bronze medal, while Sansarmaa S., an 11th-grade student from Mongol Temuulel School, placed in the special category. The other students from Mongolia also achieved high scores.
This year's Olympiad included two theoretical exams, each lasting three hours, and four practical tasks of 90 minutes each. The events linked to the 36th Olympiad were planned to conclude today (2025.07.26). However, the organizers announced the results and awarded the prizes one day earlier. Additionally, the teams from Pakistan and Bangladesh performed well in this Olympiad, winning gold and bronze medals respectively.
Health
Target group children are being sent to summer health camps
Published: 2025-07-27 | Translated from: unuudur.mn
The Governor’s Office of Dornod Province is enrolling target group and chronically ill children in summer health camps. This campaign has been held for the fifth year using the Local Development Fund's investment. Over the past period, about 2,000 children have participated in these camps.
This summer, officials stated that 90 children from target groups in the provincial center and 300 children from 13 soums are receiving care and rehabilitation at local health centers. Children are selected for the camp based on assessments by family and soum health center doctors, focusing on those with weight loss, anemia, acute or chronic malnutrition, weakness due to underlying illness, or those who need special care and recovery.
During the warm summer season, these children are provided access to sunlight, water, air, nutritious and healthy food, rehabilitation, treatment, and counseling. As a result of this work, children's immunity improves, their physical health strengthens, and not only are illnesses prevented but the health education of caregivers is also positively influenced.
Medical Services Provided to Personnel Working at the Fire Site
Published: 2025-07-27 | Translated from: gogo.mn
Health care services are being provided on site to the personnel who are working to extinguish the forest fires in Mandal, Yeruu, and Khuder soums of Selenge province.
The National Rescue Brigade of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), the "Jargalant" Rehabilitation Center's 113th unit, and doctors and nurses from the Capital City Emergency Department—all led by Major S. Davaatsuren, Senior Specialist of the Administration, Law, and Human Resources Department of NEMA—are working at the scene.
They are providing treatment and services to help prevent the personnel from specific health risks and any other potential dangers.
Source: NEMA
Sports
"The MongolZ" Team Qualifies for Playoffs After Defeating Saudi Arabia's "Team Falcons"
Published: 2025-07-27 | Translated from: ikon.mn
The global tournament of the electronic sports game "Counter Strike 2", known as the "Intel Extreme Masters Cologne 2025", is underway in Germany for the fifth consecutive time. In this tournament, which boasts a prize pool of 1.2 million US dollars, 16 teams compete in two groups, with three teams from each group advancing to the Playoffs stage.
Mongolia's "The MongolZ" team was invited to group A based on their global ranking. Yesterday, they played their first group match against France's "3DMAX" team under the "Bo3" (best of three maps) format and won 2:0. Today, in their second match, they faced Saudi Arabia's "Team Falcons", again in Bo3 format, and secured another 2:0 victory, thereby clinching a spot in the Playoffs.
The matches for the top six teams advancing to the Playoffs will start from August 1st. Tomorrow, Mongolia's team will play for first place in their group against either France's "Team Vitality" or Europe's "G2 Esports", depending on which team wins their match.
In today's match, "The MongolZ" players won on the "Dust II" map, selected by the Saudi team, with a score of 13:9, and also on their own picked "Mirage" map with the same score of 13:9. The standout player of this match was Senzu, also known as M. Azbayar.
The Saudi Arabian "Team Falcons" is a formidable team, ranked fourth in the world, featuring high-caliber players such as NiKo, m0NESY, and kyousuke. This was the second time the Mongolian team faced "Team Falcons", bringing their head-to-head record to 1:1.
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B. Gankhaich Becomes the Champion of the 'Grand Slam'
Published: 2025-07-27 | Translated from: gogo.mn
The most recent World Championships medalist, Boldyn Gankhaich, won the Grand Slam tournament held in his home country, bringing home the first gold medal for Team Mongolia.
In the final, he faced Japan's Kirari Yamaguchi—the Asian champion, Zagreb Grand Prix, and Tashkent Grand Slam winner—in a tough battle that lasted for 10 minutes. Gankhaich secured victory in overtime by pinning his opponent.
Despite injuring his arm during the match, he persevered and clenched the win through sheer determination—truly remarkable.
Previously, he had taken more than a year away from judo due to a serious shoulder injury. After recovering, he returned to the sport and won a medal on the world stage.
B. Gankhaich had previously finished second at the Ulaanbaatar Grand Prix, but this time, he fulfilled his goal and delighted his supporters.
Warmest congratulations to B. Gankhaich for securing the long-awaited gold medal!
Source: Mongolian Judo Association
GRAND SLAM: L.Ankhzayaa Wins Bronze in Men's 73kg Category
Published: 2025-07-27 | Translated from: gogo.mn
On the second day of the Ulaanbaatar Grand Slam competition, the Mongolian team has secured its second medal.
In the men's 73 kg category, World Championship bronze medalist and Jenko club athlete L. Ankhzayaa defeated Russian wrestler Kazbek Naguchev, who is competing under the UAE flag, in extra time to claim the bronze medal.
Congratulations to L. Ankhzayaa for adding to the Mongolian team's medal tally!
Source: Mongolian Judo Federation
Champion O. Khangai, Arslans E. Batmagnai and B. Orkhonbayar, and Zaan B. Bat-Ölzii remain in the final four
Published: 2025-07-27 | Translated from: gogo.mn
The 360th anniversary celebration of Zanabazar, the First Bogd and Öndör Gegeen, continues in Arvaikheer, Övörkhangai aimag. The champion of this wrestling competition will receive a Land Cruiser-300 as a prize, sponsored by Mongolia's national champion D. Sumyabazar from Khujirt sum, Övörkhangai aimag.
In the seventh round of the strong wrestling tournament:
- State champion O. Khangai from Buyant sum, Khovd aimag won against State Arslan Ts. Sodnomdorj from Tosontsengel sum, Khövsgöl aimag,
- State Arslan B. Orkhonbayar from Tsagaannuur sum, Selenge aimag won against State Arslan Ts. Byamba-Otgon from Tögrög sum, Övörkhangai aimag,
- State Arslan E. Batmagnai from Jinst sum, Bayankhongor aimag accepted the challenge of State Khartsaga O. Naranbaatar,
- State Zaan B. Bat-Ölzii from Zereg sum, Khovd aimag and State Zaan B. Lkhagvagerel from Yaruul sum, Zavkhan aimag, faced each other after both advanced.
This year's new State Arslan E. Batmagnai, who won at the national Naadam, and State Champion O. Khangai both achieved seven victories and moved into the final four.
State Zaan B. Bat-Ölzii advanced into the final four after defeating State Zaan B. Lkhagvagerel.
Thus, the final four are: State Champion O. Khangai, State Arslans E. Batmagnai and B. Orkhonbayar, and State Zaan B. Bat-Ölzii at the conclusion of the seventh round.
GRAND SLAM: B. Gonchigsuren to Compete for the Championship
Published: 2025-07-27 | Translated from: gogo.mn
On the final day of the Ulaanbaatar Grand Slam tournament, athlete B. Gonchigsuren from the "Khilchin" sports club and International Master of Sports has advanced to compete for the championship.
He defeated Japan's Daigo Kagawa in the +100 kg semi-final with a clean right-handed throw.
Now, B. Gonchigsuren will face Russian wrestler Artem Zolotukhin, who is competing under the IJF flag and is a European Cup bronze medalist, for the championship title.
We wish Gonchigsuren success as he contends for the gold medal!
Source: Mongolian Judo Association
GRAND SLAM: D.Nominzul Wins Bronze Medal
Published: 2025-07-27 | Translated from: gogo.mn
The Mongolian team has won its 11th medal at the "Ulaanbaatar-2025" Judo Grand Slam.
International Master of Sports D. Nominzul, who competed in the women's heaviest weight category (+78 kg), defeated China's giant judoka, Asian Championship bronze medalist and Dushanbe Grand Prix silver medalist Yue Lian by holding after a tough bout, earning the bronze medal.
Earlier, she had beaten her main domestic rival, A. Adiyasuren.
For her part, A. Adiyasuren was unfortunately defeated by Croatia's Helena Vuković in the bronze medal contest, thereby securing a commendable 5th place.
Congratulations to D. Nominzul for adding to Mongolia's medal tally!
Source: Mongolian Judo Association
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State Lion E. Batmagnai Wins at Danshig Festival Dedicated to the 390th Anniversary of Undur Gegeen's Enlightenment
Published: 2025-07-27 | Translated from: ikon.mn
With special permission from MPA agency, the photos were used. The Danshig Festival dedicated to the 390th anniversary of Undur Gegeen's enlightenment was held in Arvaikheer city, Uvurkhangai province, over two days and concluded successfully.
In the national wrestling competition at the festival, Batmagnai Enkhtuvshin, a State Lion wrestler from Jinste soum, Bayankhongor province, representing the 'Aldar' sports club and 'Terhguun Bogd' wrestling group, won by defeating nine opponents. Bayarsaikhan Orkhonbayar, a State Lion wrestler from Tsagaannuur soum, Selenge province, representing the 'Aldar' sports club and 'Tavankhan' wrestling group, was the runner-up after eight victories.
In the top four, State Champion O. Khangai from Buyant soum, Khovd province, of the 'Avragch' sports club, and State Zaan (Major) B. Bat-Ulzii from Zereg soum, Khovd province, representing the 'Khovd' wrestling group and 'Avragch' sports club, were selected.
As a prize, the winning State Lion E. Batmagnai was awarded a Land Cruiser 300 vehicle.
As a note of interest, in 1995, the Danshig Festival for the 360th anniversary of Undur Gegeen's enlightenment was held in Yesunzuil soum of Uvurkhangai province.
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The 390th Anniversary Festival of Undur Gegeen Concludes
Published: 2025-07-27 | Translated from: news.mn
The Danshig Festival dedicated to the 390th anniversary of the birth of the First Bogd Zanabazar has concluded in Arvaikheer city and Yesunzuil soum, Ovorkhangai aimag, where Undur Gegeen was born. The festival was held from the 25th to 27th of this month and became an important event combining religion, history, and culture.
Within the scope of the festival, the following activities took place: a Buddhist scripture recitation ceremony; Tsam dance; a cultural parade titled “Journey to Enlightenment at the Monastery”; exhibitions of Mongolian script, fine arts, and sculptures; national wrestling, archery, and knucklebone shooting; performances of folk arts and traditional cultural shows. Thousands of citizens gathered in the main square of Arvaikheer, recited mantras, and monks conducted religious ceremonies. In Yesunzuil soum, people paid respects at Zanabazar’s statue and birthplace, and listened to Buddhist teachings.
Religious and cultural representatives from countries such as India, Tibet, Russia, and South Korea, as well as UNESCO representatives attended the festival. Mongolia has proposed that some of Zanabazar’s works be registered as world cultural heritage.
Undur Gegeen Zanabazar was a renowned saint who made significant contributions to the development of religion, culture, and art in 17th-century Mongolia. He is remembered in history as Mongolia’s first professional painter and sculptor and the creator of the Soyombo script.
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