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“Chinggis Master Cross - 2023”
The Mongolian Automasters Federation organized the “Chinggis Master Cross - 2023” named after a former member of State Great Khural on March 18 in Darkhan city, Mongolia. This year would have been the 25th anniversary of the competition, but due to COVID-19, it has been canceled for the past two years.
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Team Mongolia Wins Third Place in the Championship
The 2023 IIHF Ice Hockey U18 Asia and Oceania Championship was solemnly held in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, and ended on March 17, 2023. The winners of the championship were honored at the closing ceremony in Steppe Arena. 
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Update on the Ice Hockey Under 18 Asia and Oceania Championship 2023
Tomorrow is the last day of the 2023 IIHF Ice Hockey U18 Asia and Oceania Championship. The third game was between Mongolia (the host team) and Turkmenistan on March 15, the fourth day of the championship.
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Mongolia is Hosting IIHF Championships for the First Time in History
For the first time in history, Mongolia is hosting international hockey championships after constructing Steppe Arena that meets world standards. It has become an enormous support for the development of tourism related to winter sports.
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Mongolian Team Captures Their First Win of the Championship
2023 IIHF Ice Hockey U18 Asia and Oceania Championship started on March 11 in Ulaanbaatar.
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The First Day of the 2023 IIHF Ice Hockey U18 Asia and Oceania Championship
Today is the first day of the 2023 IIHF Ice Hockey U18 Asia and Oceania Championship, which is being held in the Steppe Arena of Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.  
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2023 IIHF Ice Hockey U18 Asia and Oceania Championship in Mongolia
According to the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF), the 2023 IIHF Ice Hockey U18 Asia and Oceania Championship and the IIHF World Championship Division IV will be held in the Steppe Arena of Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia on March 11-26 (confirmed date).  
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The First Mongolian Team to the Summit of Mountain Everest
Mount Everest is every mountaineer's dream to summit. The first Mongolian mountaineer who conquered Mountain Everest was G. Usukhbayar in 2005. Since his success, nine Mongolian mountaineers have conquered the summit. 
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Mongolian Ju-Jitsu Team Delivers Marvelous News
Ju-Jitsu Competitors of Mongolia delivered stunning news to the homeland from the Land of Smiles, punching one silver and two bronze medals after successful runs in the 7th edition of the Asian Jiu-Jitsu Championship held between February 22-28.  
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Tamir Khangal Earns MVP of Volleyball Thailand League 2023
Tamir Khangal’s stunning performance in Thailand solidified Mongolian athletes' status as a contender to watch out for in the world.
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E. Tsendbaatar Knocks Out His Opponent in Professional Boxing
Bronze medalist of the IBA World Boxing Championships, Champion of Asian Games, two-time Asian Champion, and State Honored Athlete of Mongolia Erdenebat Tsendbaatar has started fighting in professional boxing bouts. 
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Stunning Win of O. Tsetsentsengel in Tel Aviv Grand Slam
The beautiful city of Tel Aviv played host to the final day of an amazing Grand Slam as the sun set on another successful Judo tournament in Israel between February 16 to 18. 
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Memory Battle Between Mongolia and China
Ulaanbaatar, February 17, 2023 /MONTSAME/. Guinness World Record holder, twin memory athletes N. Munkhshur(IM) and N. Enkhshur(IM) have accepted the invitation to participate in the Chinese most watched game show “The Brain”(Super Brain) to compete with two Chinese memory athletes.
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“City of Dayton Honors UD freshman with Mongolian Day”
Ulaanbaatar, February 16, 2023 /MONTSAME/. Dayton Mayor Jeffrey J. Mims honored Dayton Flyers freshman guard Mike Sharavjamts by declaring Friday as Mongolian Day in the city. Mike Sharavjamts, the first Mongolian citizen to play Division I men’s college basketball, has started 20 games this season and appeared in all 25 games. 
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Winter Sports Festival Starts
Orkhon, February 11, 2023 /MONTSAME/. The 16th Mongolian Peoples’ Sports Festival and the 7th Children’s Sports Festival, also known as the “Mongolian Winter Festival”, were opened in Orkhon aimag on February 6 with a Snowboard cross. 
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Hakuho Praised under the Eternal Blue Sky and the Rising Sun
One of the all-time yokozuna greats, and 45-time grand sumo tournament winner, Yokozuna Hakuho M. Davaajargal had his retirement ceremony on January 28 and became a Magaki Oyakata.  
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G. Ganbayar Awarded Male Footballer of the Year
The award ceremony “Golden ball” is traditionally held on December 12 every year. But this year, the Mongolian Football Federation took place the “Golden ball” to honor the best footballers of the year in Ulaanbaatar Hotel on February 7 due to the coincidence of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022. 
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Silver and Bronze Medals from Paris Grand Slam
The world judo tournament, the first Grand Slam of this year took place in Paris between February 4-5. 
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Turning point of IHC team
Six years ago, The MongolZ team from Mongolia participated in IEM Katowice. Since then, the Mongolian IHC team has qualified for the group stage of the IEM2023 tournament.
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Mongolian Athlete Continues to Impress in the Finals
Zagreb Open Ranking Series will take place in the capital city of Croatia until February 5. United World Wrestling is planning to hold a four-ranking series this year. The champions of the contest will be awarded CHF 1500, the following silver medalist CHF 750, and the bronze medalist CHF 500.
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PM Expresses Commitment to Strengthening Ties with Laos 1 day
Maral-Erdene Claims Fourth Victory at the Tour of Mongolia 2025 1 day
Tourism Sector Between Mongolia and South Korea Highlighted for Rapid Growth 1 day
Mongolia-Singapore Cooperation to Advance 1 day
FIBA U16 Asia Cup to Be Held in Mongolia 1 day
FEALAC: “Ulaanbaatar Declaration” Draft Finalized 1 day
US Funding Continues for “Child Protection from Human Trafficking” Project 1 day
E. Odzaya Wins Bronze at World U20 Championships 3 days
Mining Week 2025 to Be Held in September 3 days
Uniting Youth Through Cultural Diplomacy 3 days
Foreign Ministers of Mongolia and Laos Hold Official Talks 3 days
The 10th Foreign Ministers’ Meeting of FEALAC Underway 3 days
Efficient Use of Renewable Energy Resources Can Enable Regional Supply 3 days
Mongolia Wins 18 Medals at International Robotics Competition 3 days
Management Positions Reduced by 54 in Government Agencies 4 days
“President Sports Complex” Named After Heads of State to Be Built 4 days
Canadian Ambassador Presents Credentials Copy 4 days
PM: “SOEs Must Lead in Implementing the State Austerity Policy” 4 days
Mongolia and the Republic of Korea Expand Climate Change Cooperation 4 days
Foreign Minister of Laos Arrives in Mongolia 4 days
First All-Women Crew Flight Operated 4 days
Official COP17 Logo Approved 4 days
New E-Platform to Receive Reports on Environmental Violations 5 days
FEALAC and Mongolia 5 days
Household Monthly Income Rises by MNT 119,300 from 2024 5 days
Uchral Nyam-Osor: “Mongolia-Japan Economic Cooperation Partnership Needs Advancement” 5 days
Saruul Bulgan: “Women Entrepreneurs Plan Their Businesses More Optimistically Than Men” 5 days
Dryland Sustainable Landscapes Impact Program Underway 5 days
Mongolia Wins U12 Asian Open Tee Ball International Tournament 5 days
Shivee-Ovoo Mine to Increase Employee Performance Evaluation by up to 50 Percent 5 days
Mongolian Shooters Departed for the 16th Asian Shooting Championships 5 days
Success in Irrigated Agriculture: Results from a Field Experiment 5 days
Foreign Minister of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic to Pay an Official Visit to Mongolia 6 days
Over 30 Countries’ Top Horse Archers to Gather in Mongolia 6 days
"Ulaanbaatar Walking Festival 2025" to Be Held in Gorkhi-Terelj 6 days
U.S. Funding to Continue for Mongolia Water Compact Initiatives 6 days
Pastureland Photo Monitoring to Be Improved Through International Cooperation 6 days
This Week in Mongolia 6 days
Number of Mongolian Students Studying under Hungarian Government Scholarships to Be Increased 9 days
ADB to Finance Construction of 108 Schools and 95 Kindergartens 9 days
Ministry of Foreign Affairs Receives UN Police Adviser and Commissioner Faisal Shahkar 9 days
Mongolian Ambassador Meets Chairman of Korea-Mongolia Parliamentary Group 9 days
Erdenet Mining Corporation SOE Representatives Receive Information on IPO Process 9 days
Umnugobi to Become the First Aimag to Issue Bonds of Up to MNT 500 Billion 9 days
Special Promotion: Tourists Can Enjoy Free Data Upon Arrival in Mongolia (Available until September 17, 2025) 9 days
Erdenes Tavan Tolgoi’s Monthly Coal Sales Reach 1.4 Million Tons 9 days
Prime Minister Zandanshatar: Employers Hiring Persons with Developmental Challenges Will Be Tangibly Rewarded 9 days
Puppet Artists Showcase Mongolia’s Traditional Heritage 9 days
Mongolia and the Republic of Korea to Develop the Spatial Information Sector 10 days
Shizuoka Prefecture’s Yaizu City Middle School Students Tour Mongolia 10 days
Tax Reform Proposal by Domestic Manufacturers to Be Reviewed 10 days
Public Transport Sector Revenue Increases by 68.4 Percent 10 days
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“Bagakhangai-Khushig Valley” Branch Railroad Construction Ongoing 10 days
Mongolia to Establish Trained Rescue Units with Special-Purpose Equipment 11 days
Cabinet Considers Loan Agreement Draft for National Cardiovascular Center Project 11 days
Prime Minister Zandanshatar Gombojav: Maternal and Child Health Will be a Top Priority 11 days
State Great Khural Endorses Credit Ratings to Improve Citizens’ Financial Planning 11 days
"Nomadic Spirit 2025" Program Raises Climate Change Awareness Through Art 11 days
Eight Mongolian Boxers Confirmed for the World Championships 11 days
Renovation of Pedestrian Walkways Includes Underground Cabling 11 days
432 Students Studied in Japan through “JDS” Human Resource Development Scholarship 11 days
Three Hundred Twenty-Eight Education Projects Implemented in 2025 11 days
UNICEF and UK to Establish “Growing Up Green” Early Childhood Development Center 11 days
State Great Khural Bans All Paid Prediction, Betting, and Online Gambling 11 days
Zandanshatar Gombojav: “Transparent Budget Discussions Will Reduce Corruption Index” 12 days
B. Javkhlan: “Mongolia is Leading in Gender Equality in the Region” 12 days
52-Year-Old Stamp Refreshed and Issued as “Sukhbaatar District 60 Years" 12 days
Total Foreign Trade Turnover Reaches USD 14.2 Billion 12 days
Urban Transformation: 3,157 Land Units Cleared Citywide 12 days
Ulaanbaatar City’s Winter Preparations Reach 63 Percent 13 days
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