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Mongolian Olympic team to have pre-training near Rio
PoliticsUlaanbaatar /MONSTAME/ Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Mongolia to the Federative Republic of Brazil Ch.Sosormaa signed June 13 an agreement with the “Functionar” training center, located in Rio de Janeiro’s satellite city - Volta Redonda. Mongolian athletes to participate in the 31st Olympic Games are now able to do preliminary training.
The preliminary trainings are important for Mongolian national team in order to adapt to Brazil’s climate and recover from jet lag until they are adjusted for the time zone.
Rio de Janeiro is located south of the equator and on the opposite half of the globe from Mongolia, with 12 hour time difference.
