Suldkhuu Olonbayar Becomes Military Champion
SportsUlaanbaatar, November 22, 2024 /MONTSAME/. The 37th CISM World Military Wrestling Championships took place on November 20-22, 2024, in Yerevan, Armenia.
The Championships saw participation from more than 200 athletes representing 22 countries, with 18 athletes representing Mongolia. As of the first two days, the Mongolian team has secured one gold and two silver medals. Specifically, athlete of “Aldar” sports club Suldkhuu Olonbayar claimed the gold medal in the men’s 79 kg category, making the National Anthem of Mongolia resonate on the world stage, while International Master of Sports Davaabandi Munkherdene won the silver medal in men’s 57 kg category.
Military Champion Suldkhuu Olonbayar won the 5th place at the Seniors World Championships- Non-Olympic Weight Categories and gained the bronze at the Asian Championships just a few days ago.
Moreover, Youth Olympic Games silver medalist and International Master of Sports Dulguun Munkhbold grabbed Mongolia’s first medal from the 37th World Military Wrestling Championships.