Mongolian Para Boccia Athletes Earn First International Medal
SocietyUlaanbaatar, May 15, 2024 /MONTSAME/. The first-ever international World Boccia Challenger Tournament took place in Lahti City, Finland, on May 9-17, 2024.
Under the coaches S. Altankhuyag and L. Ochgerel, three Mongolian athletes from participated in the Tournament.
In the male C1 category, T. Munkhdemberel secured the silver medal. In the BC2 category, Kh. Irmuun, a member of the Mongolian National team, earned the bronze medal. Additionally, D. Dagmidmaa made her tournament debut in the BC2 category for women.
Mongolian athletes claimed their first Para Boccia medal in an international tournament after seven years of developing the sport in the country.