On December 2, in the Yarmag area, near Ulaanbaatar, a new Sports Palace was opened, built with gratuitous aid from the PRC. Prime Minister of Mongolia S.Batbold, Minister of Health S.Lambaa, Minister of Finance S.Bayartsogt, Ambassador of the People's Republic of China to Mongolia Yu Hong Yaao, Head of Physical Culture and Sports Affairs Ch.Naranbaatar and others took part in the ceremony. The agreement on the transfer of the sports facility to the Mongolian side was signed by the Chinese Ambassador to Mongolia Yu Hong Yaao and government member, Minister of Finance S. Bayartsogt.

The new Sports Palace is designed for 5,045 spectators, its main playground is 2,950 square meters, it has two more training halls and auxiliary facilities. The cost of construction is more than 16.5 million dollars. Mongolian builders laid 2,600 meters of 10 kW power lines, built two substations for distribution transformers, a 1,900-meter main sewage line, and a 700-meter clean water line.

On the occasion of the opening of the palace, the Prime Minister presented cash prizes to athletes who successfully performed at the 16th Asian Games Guangzhou. Thus, the owners of "gold" G. Mandakhnaran and G. Naranchimeg were awarded 13.3 million 3.9 million tugriks each. World champions in kickboxing L. Nyamsuren, Ch. Shizhih-Erdene, winner of the World Cup in judo Ts. Munkhzaya, world champion in chess among juniors D. Nomin-Erdene and world champion in amateur sumo Y. Dulam were not left without encouragement.

Participation in the Olympic Games

• 1964 Tokyo Olympics. In these Olympic Games, Mongolia competed in wrestling and athletics. Of course, for the Mongols, who had hardly participated in international sports competitions before, the first Olympic Games were difficult and we did not win a single medal.

• 1968, Mexico City Olympics. Since these Olympic Games we have received 1 silver and 2 bronze medals in freestyle wrestling. Also, one of our team received a prize-winning 5th place. As a result, Mongolia received 19.5 points, placing 4th among all participating countries. For the Mongols, who were only taking part in the Olympic Games for the second time, this was a great achievement. Mexican newspapers, stating the fact of the participation of our athletes in the Olympic Games, wrote: Olympic Stadium!” From these Olympic Games wrestler Munkhbat won silver, Sereeter, Artag and Damdinsharav bronze in freestyle wrestling.

• 1972, Olympic Games in Munich. Great wrestler national wrestling Bayanmunkh received a silver medal in freestyle wrestling from these Olympic Games. Before that, he became the world champion in freestyle wrestling and sambo.

• 1976, Olympic Games in Montreal. The Mongols also received one silver medal. Wrestler Oidov, who participated in the Olympic Games in freestyle wrestling, received this medal, which was a continuation of the achievements of Mongolian athletes. Oidov was also a well-known wrestler, having previously won the World Freestyle Wrestling Championship twice. Oidov's individual wrestling technique, which brought him such high victories, was named by the World Wrestling Association in his honor - "Oidov's technique".

• 1980, Olympic Games in Moscow. In these summer Olympic Games, the Mongols took a wide part. Freestyle wrestlers Davaazhav and Oyuunbold received silver and bronze medals from these Olympic Games. Also, judo athletes Damdin and Davaadalai also received silver and bronze medals.

• 1984, Los Angeles Olympics. Unfortunately, Mongolia did not take part in these Games due to the political intrigues of the Cold War between the so-called two “camps of socialism and capitalism”. Before that, the countries of the West did not take part in the Moscow Olympic Games in 1980. In response to this, all the socialist countries, including the MPR, also did not take part in these Olympic Games.

• 1988 Seoul Olympic Games. It was the second time the Olympic Games were held on the Asian continent. If in the previous Olympic Games our wrestlers and judo wrestlers were awarded medals, this time the Mongolian boxers began to win Olympic medals. Honored Athlete of Mongolia Enkhbat received a bronze medal from these Olympic Games.

• 1992 Olympic Games in Barcelona. From these Olympic Games, the Mongols also received two medals. Boxer Bayarsaikhan received a bronze medal, and the first Mongolian woman Munkhbayar won bronze in shooting, which became the fourth Olympic Games in which the Mongols received Olympic medals.

• 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta. Honored Athlete of Mongolia, judoka Narmandakh received a bronze medal from these Olympic Games. It was the Olympic Games from which the Mongolian athletes received only one medal.

• 2000 Sydney Olympics. There were no prizes.

• 2004 Athens Olympic Games. Boxing judoka. The Paralympic Games of 2008 were not left without medals, at which the Mongolian archer Baatarzhav won gold medal.

In total, Mongolian athletes have won 1 gold, 6 silver and 10 bronze medals since the beginning of their participation in the Olympic Games (since 1948).

Photo by Xinhua Agency

The Mongols came from the plains of the north and northwest of China. In 1206 this nomadic group united around a tribal prince named Temujin who took the name Genghis Khan which means “universal ruler”. The Mongols had no settled homes and did not grow any crops. Their families lived in portable felt dwellings, called yurts or gers, which were made of thick woolen cloth stretched over a wooden frame. These nomad warriors moved from place to place, hunting wild animals for food and seeking fresh grass for their horses, sheep and cows. Everyone traveled on horseback – Mongol children were taught to ride by the time they were five years old. Mongol men and women valued warrior skills, such as toughness, bravery and strength.
During long military campaigns when men were out women took care of homes and land, so they had to know how to fight, with weapons or without it. The Venetian merchant Marco Polo describes a Mongol princess named Ai-Yaruk, or “Bright Moon,” (she is known as Khutulun*) who refused to get married until she met a man that could throw her. It is likely that during his travels Polo really did see some Mongol women wrestling. Mongol wrestling is jacket wrestling and the ulterior motive is to gain reputation and/or property. Princess Ai-Yaruk, for instance, reportedly won thousands of horses during her bouts with luckless suitors.

Wrestling in the modern Inner Mongolia territory has a history of nearly 2,000 years. On the bronze plates unearthed from the ruins of the Hun of the early Han Dynasty, there are even motifs featuring wrestling. Originally, Mongolian wrestling Bokh was very much focused on its nature as a military sport, mainly for strength, stamina and skills training. The Yuan-Dynasty Emperors were keen supporters of the wrestling sport. Whenever there were important feasts, wrestlers were invited to add to the fun. And wrestling was a key item for deciding the candidate rankings in imperial martial exams. Outstanding wrestlers were entitled to high distinctions.

In old times, any wresting event included a female round. Till the 14th century there were also Mongol women warrior wrestlers such as Khutulun. Ancient Mongols thought that strong, healthy, fully productive and developed women are essential to maintain the nation. Then this practice ceased, probably due to Buddhism influence. While in Mongolia women stopped wrestling long ago, in Chinese Inner Mongolia they managed to preserve the sport. Currently, the biggest wrestling events in Inner Mongolia occur during the Naadam Fair (“Game Fair”), a festival of Mongolian ethnic group. Naadam Fair is the most important holiday of Mongolians. Nowadays, hundreds of female wrestlers come together at this annual folk festival held on the grasslands of Inner Mongolia – to pit their skills and strength against each other and to amuse numerous spectators.

Mongolian wrestling style Bokh (“strength, solidarity and durability” in Mongolian), which remains extremely popular until now, was born in the 11th century This style consists of two sub-styles: Khalkas style Bohiin Barildaan, popular in the state of Mongolia and Bukh Barildah popular in the Chinese province of Inner Mongolia.

In fact, Bukh Barildah is a form of the traditional Mongolian wrestling Bokh (Bukh), extremely popular across Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region in China, among local ethnic groups – Mongols and Buryats. Some other ethnic groups call this wrestling style differently: Validi, Tali, etc.

The technical rules in the Mongolian version and what is found in Inner Mongolia have some divergence. In both versions a variety of throws, trips and lifts are employed to topple the opponent. Wrestlers use specific technique – grabbing by a jacket (“jodag”) which is mandatory for wrestlers. The Inner Mongolians may not touch their opponent's legs with their hands, whereas, in Mongolia, grabbing your opponent's legs is legal. In addition, striking, strangling or locking is illegal in both varieties.

The wrestler's outfit is also different in Inner Mongolia and Mongolia itself. Wrestlers of the state of Mongolia wear a tight heavy-duty short-sleeved jacket “jodag” of red or blue color. Traditionally made of wool, modern wrestlers have changed to looser materials such as cotton and silk. Wrestlers in Mongolia must have the front open, but tied at the back with a simple string knot, thus exposing the wrestler’s chest. According to a legend, on one occasion a wrestler defeated all other combatants and ripped open the jodag to reveal her breasts, showing to all she was a woman. From that day, the jodag had to reveal the wrestler's chest. In the state of Mongolia, wrestlers wear small tight-fitting briefs made of red and blue colored cotton cloth (“shuudag”) covering thighs and exposing the belly. In Inner Mongolia exposing chest is not mandatory (which suits women); wrestler’s attire consists of leather jacket (“tseezhne”) lined with silver or copper circular plates, multicolored belts and loose trousers (“shalbyr”). Wrestlers of both styles wear leather boots with slightly upturned toes (“gutal”). Wrestlers who have gained considerable renown through contests may also wear a jangga, a necklace decorated with strands of colorful silk ribbons. Depending on the numbers of victories, wrestlers are awarded lifelong titles: Avraga (Giant), Arslan (Lion), Zaan (Elephant), etc.

Nowadays, wrestling is very popular in Inner Mongolia – among both men and women. Competitions are held in a simple and solemn manner. The number of participants in a wrestling match must be the power of 2, such as 32, 64, 128, etc. When the match begins, wrestlers wave their strong arms and dance into the site by imitating the movements of lions, deer and eagles. While women in the state of Mongolia do not participate in wrestling contests unless for tourist amusement, in Inner Mongolia their participation is on a large scale.

Bukh Barildah matches are typically conducted outdoors, except during extremely cold winters, when it is held indoors. Mongolian wrestlers are not paired by size or weight, and there's no time limit for the match. A wrestler loses if and when he touches the ground with any part above his knees. The sport of wrestling requires good coordination between waist and leg movements. A wrestler is expected to fully display his strength and skills in the match.

The legendary grappling skills of Mongolian wrestlers have influenced Chinese Kung Fu practitioners and Russian Sambo.Sources

Fight Buryats during the holidays. Postcard from 1904 (based on the first photograph of the Buryat struggle)

The first mention of the struggle is found in the "Secret History of the Mongols" (): "Once at a feast, Genghis Khan offered to fight Buri-Buke with Belgudey."
Wrestling competitions were an integral part of the Buryat folk holidays tailgan, sagaalgan, etc., and were part of the wedding ceremony. The competition of wrestlers reached a special scope at traditional games Eren Gurban Naadan(three games of husbands), which were arranged during various holidays and significant events. Beyond the fight buhe barildaan, the participants competed in the races - mori urildaan and archery - surkharbaan (һүr harbalga) .
Grand Duke Nikolai Alexandrovich, the future Emperor Nicholas II, as heir to the throne, visited the Transbaikal region in June 1891 and met with representatives of the Agin Buryats on the Tura River, where in honor of the Tsarevich were arranged traditional games Eren Gurban Naadan. This event is captured in the photo, which became the first picture of the Buryat wrestling.

Rules

In wrestling, a variety of techniques are used, various techniques, both with grips and without grips.
Mongolian wrestling has its own rituals, rules and specific features: before, fights were not limited in time (now there are temporary restrictions), there are no weight categories, the fight takes place in open space, the winner is the one who first touches the ground with any part of the body, except for the soles of the feet and hands, each wrestler has his own second - “zasuul”, after the fight the defeated must pass under the raised right hand the winner as a sign that he admits his defeat. The winner performs the traditional eagle dance.

Ranks

On the national holiday - Nadom, which takes place from July 11 to 13, from 512 to 1024 wrestlers fight. Fight in pairs, knockout. Accordingly, there are from 9 to 10 rounds - “davaa”. Depending on the passage of the “dawaa”, special honorary titles are awarded:

Costume

The wrestlers are dressed in a special wrestling costume: national boots with curved toes - "Mongol gutal", short shorts - "shuudag" and a kind of short shirt with an open chest - "zodog".
AT bukhe-barildaan(Buryat wrestling) wrestlers before the fight took off their clothes and fought barefoot in trousers with trousers rolled up on the hips. Such clothes are described in the sources and are typical for

We present to our readers a translation of the text from the video made by a Japanese journalist and judo fan after the Grand Slam Tokyo 2013. Mongolian athletes. In recent years, judoists from Mongolia have amazed the whole world with an unexpected phenomenal increase in their level. The Japanese, as "legislators" and founders of this and other martial arts, are simply puzzled by this. And one of them, a sports journalist and judoka Ono, decided to personally find out what was happening in Mongolia, why this country began to give the world invincible judo fighters ...

Translator's note: As an author and translator, I would like to add something to this. Sometime in my time great person Oyama Masutatsu also thought the same way as this Ono and looked for the roots of Karate in Mongolian wrestling. The great Masutatsu Oyama said this: "... Karate and sumo have the same roots. As a child, in Manchuria, I saw Mongolian wrestling competitions several times (it looks like sumo wrestling). The movements of powerful wrestlers, their captures and sweeps, clearly showed that the roots of the Mongolian struggle in ancient Chinese fisticuffs from which karate comes from. Mongolian wrestling appeared in Japan during the Nara era. You can now read about this chronicle "Nippon Seki"...". Sosorbaramyn Maidar, Mongolia.

Below you can see my story about how the Japanese Ono is looking for the “secrets of Mongolian judo” in this video:

This is the Tokyo 2013 Grand Slam. In the hall is Marius Weiser (President International Federation judo - ARD). Japanese sports journalist Ono asks him only one question.

- What do you think, which countries' judokas are the strongest?

Judo has become a world sport. In many countries, the level of athletes is growing from year to year. But today the best ones are from Mongolia.

The country he named first is Mongolia. And athletes from other countries agreed with his opinion:

About two years ago, the Mongols suddenly became stronger. They wrestle in a low position, as in freestyle wrestling.

The Mongols are distinguished by their physical strength, they are powerful fighters. Many of them are still young, but they should not be underestimated.

The best fighters of other countries are in shock. Because the abilities of the Mongols are growing rapidly. This year, at the World Championships, they beat the Japanese and Russians and received 68 medals. And at the Grand Slam Tokyo, the Mongols gave bitter experience to four Japanese ...

Trying to understand what is the source of the success of the Mongolian athletes, this Japanese guy, Ono, specially came to the cold Ulaanbaatar.

Hello! Oh, it's really cold! In such difficult conditions as they train... interesting. Recently, their fighting techniques have improved. Even in direct combat, the level has grown a lot. As if they have something that the Japanese will never be able to master. So I came here myself, to learn at least something about it.

Ono arrived at the Central House of Sports in Ulaanbaatar directly from the airport.

It says Judo.

So, this is where Mongolian athletes train.

Wow, big room. And warm. Smells like a judo gym should.

Mongolian judokas are training here. And they improve their performance here too. Every day, morning and evening, they train for two hours. But the most needed room is not in very good condition. Even the floor is not in the right condition. But the best athletes come out of this hall!

They are different from the Japanese judokas who meet each other several times a year in Japan. Here, Mongolian judokas all gather under one roof. For example, this year's world champion Monkhbatyn Uranchimeg, silver medalist among men 60 kg Dashdavaagiin Amartuvshin are also here.

And the one who showed the level of Mongolian judo to the whole world at the 2008 Olympics in Beijing is the pride of his homeland, this guy, Naidangiin Tuvshinbayar. Then the best sportsman Japan, Suzuki Cage, lost to him. And Tuvshinbayar won the first Olympic gold medal for Mongolia.

Naidangiin Tuvshinbayar (in white kimono) - Olympic champion in judo from Mongolia.

Thanks to the gold medal of Tuvshinbayar, the number of judoists in Mongolia has increased dramatically. Only in the last five years - 10 times. Now judo in Mongolia is the number one sport, people of all ages are interested in it. “I dream of getting gold at the Olympics,” “I want to become a famous judoka,” they say.

When there are many competitors, the level grows. But even so, judo is not an easy game, not everyone can fight on the Olympic tatami. Maybe this is the secret of Mongolian training? How did the Mongolian judoists appear in Ono's eyes?

In Japan, athletes learn one technique that is convenient for them - thanks to which they are used to winning. And the Mongols can capture from anywhere and fight using different techniques. You think he fell - but he gets up and attacks again. They fight hard. Until they touch the tatami with their backs, they will fight to the last. This is their strength.

World champion in judo in 2014 - Monkhbatyn Uranchimeg (in white kimono).

Yes, exactly as Ono said - the Mongols will fight to the last, if their back does not touch the tatami. And they also like to fight in close combat. They are different from Japanese judokas.

The Japanese like to take a good position first, and then they think about winning or collect points. Why do the Mongols fight in this style? Ono decided to ask the coach.

The peculiarity of the Mongolian judo is that we use the techniques of the Mongolian national "bukh barildaan". Most often, Mongolian top judokas first practiced in the Mongolian national wrestling. This means that buh barildaan has the techniques and strength training needed for judo.

Mongolian national wrestling and judo have many similarities. But how are these two types of struggle related? Ohno went to the training hall for the Mongolian national wrestling.

The first bouts are like judo. Pulling underfoot - very similar. In the Mongolian national wrestling, if the elbows, knees and back touch the floor or the ground, then you lost. Not like on the tatami - there are no tricks where a push is used.

It's not like sumo, it's like judo. The Japanese asks those athletes who are engaged in both Mongolian wrestling and judo:

- Are there any techniques in Mongolian wrestling that can be used in judo?

Of course have. For example - somersault ...

It noticed something that interested him.

- In the Mongolian wrestling there are no tricks on the throw? And they don't like to attack from below to grab the leg?

Here we cannot use it. Elbows touch the ground otherwise. And that means losing.

- You have strong legs. It helps not to fall.

- Understood. Thanks a lot.

Master Masutatsu Oyama was also looking for a “new breath” for karate - in Mongolia. Photo karate-wko.ru

Reference

Masutatsu Oyama (Jap. 大山 倍達 O: yama Masutatsu?), 1923-1994) - an outstanding master and teacher of karate, one of the most famous representatives of martial arts, holder of 10 dan, creator of the Kyokushinkai style, popularizer of karate in Japan and other countries, author of a large number of popular books about karate, organizer of national and world sports competitions in karate. Having founded his style, which quickly gained fame as the "strongest karate", Oyama created and until his death in 1994 led the International Kyokushinkai Organization (IKO), whose members became several million people around the world.

The open freestyle wrestling championship of Mongolia last weekend (Mongolia open - 2017) clearly showed that several Buryat wrestlers at once look worthy even against the background of the best Mongolian freestyle wrestlers.

And in Mongolia open - 2017, as many as five Mongolian teams participated, in which the whole color of Mongolian freestyle wrestling was gathered. Note that two athletes from Buryatia, who represented Russia at this tournament (along with wrestlers from Yakutia, Krasnoyarsk, Novosibirsk and Moscow), became the champions of Mongolia this year. This is Baldan Tsyzhipov, who spoke in weight class over 125 kg, and middleweight Evgeny Zherbaev (over 70 kg).

All Mongolian experts agree in principle that today the bronze medalist of the 2016 Russian Championship Baldan Tsyzhipov, who, according to the results of last year, is actually the fourth or fifth strongest Russian wrestler in this weight, is clearly stronger than all Mongolian wrestlers.

With my participation in tournaments for Mongolia, nothing is clear yet. Work is currently underway to resolve this issue. I myself have a great desire to play for Mongolia, as this gives a good chance to enter major international competitions - the World Championships, Asia, the Olympic Games. And in general, I really like Mongolia, I like to come here, to participate in competitions, - says the champion of Mongolia in 2017 Baldan Tsyzhipov.

Carpet friend of Boris Budaev

In this Olympic cycle until 2020, there are no equals among Mongolian heavyweight wrestlers (over 125 kg) to Baldan Tsyzhipov, - Vice-President of the Mongolian Freestyle Wrestling Federation Buyandelger Bold told us. - He could compete for Mongolia, as do many athletes who compete for other countries. Freestyle wrestling federations of Mongolia and Buryatia can agree on this. But finally, such issues should be resolved at the level of the Ministry of Sports of Mongolia. In this sense, Baldan Tsyzhipov has a good chance. Because, as far as I know, his wife is a citizen of Mongolia.

Mr. B. Bold himself is a titled athlete, champion of Asia and Mongolia, winner of the world championships, Honored Master of Sports of Mongolia, who competed in the same weight as the Buryat world champion in 1989 Boris Budaev. By the way, the first major international success of the famous Buryat wrestler, when he won the title of world champion among youth in 1979, was achieved not without the help of Bold. The fact is that Boris Budaev defeated Bold at that tournament, but lost on points to a wrestler from the USA. And in order for Budaev to become a champion, it was necessary for Bold to win cleanly (on the carcass or with a clear advantage) against the American.

Before the last fight, I didn't care, because I was in second place in this championship anyway, - says B. Bold. - But I clearly won against Bori's opponent and helped him! And Borya became the first Buryat world champion in freestyle wrestling among youth. And then, in 1989, Boris Dugdanovich became the adult world champion! But I didn’t, although I was second in the world three times ...

Triumph Zherbaev

It is interesting that even today in this weight (68 - 70 kg) an excellent wrestler is growing in Buryatia. This is yesterday's junior 24-year-old Evgeny Zherbaev, who recently added the title of Mongolian champion to his title of bronze medalist of the Russian Championship in 2015.

We really liked Evgeny Zherbaev, who showed quite a confident and spectacular fight, - said Lubsanzunduin Nyam, Doctor of Science, Master of Sports international class and one of the leading specialists in the physical training of freestyle wrestlers in Mongolia. - Participation of Buryat wrestlers in tournaments for the Mongolian national team is a good idea. All of us just need to agree well and promote this idea in the public field, in the media.

At Mongolia open - 2017, Evgeny Zherbaev won all his bouts ahead of schedule and with a clear advantage. It was not lucky for an athlete from Yakutia Alexei Ivanov and three best Mongolian wrestlers in this weight to grapple with Evgeny, who is getting in shape at this tournament: Ulziymunkh (1/4 finals, score 0:10), Mandakhnaran (semifinal, score 7:17) and Sukhbat (final , score 0:12)!

By the way, Ganzorig Mandakhnaran is the same Mongolian wrestler who represented his country last summer at the Olympics and around whom then there was the biggest scandal at the wrestling tournament in Rio. Recall that in order to win the Olympic bronze medal, Mandakhnaran lacked only four seconds.

On the last seconds his duel for the third place with a wrestler from Uzbekistan Ihtior Navruzov, the score was 7:7, but the Mongolian wrestler had an advantage due to the fact that it was he who held the last hold evaluated by the judges. Four seconds before the end of the fight, Mandakhnaran began to celebrate the victory, but the judges assessed this as evading the fight and gave the winning point to Navruzov. It was at that moment that the coaches of the Mongolian national team, outraged by the actions of the judiciary, began to rip off their clothes and shoes and throw them on the wrestling mat in a big way.

I am sure that if Evgeny Zherbaev had played for Mongolia then in Rio de Janeiro, the Mongolian coaches would not have had to show the audience their naked torsos and, waving their arms, loudly appeal to higher powers in search of justice. Since Evgeny Zherbaev in this situation, most likely, would have won by more than one point!

Bazarguruev's example

According to international rules, an athlete can represent any country at the Olympics if he participated in domestic competitions in this country or played for it at international tournaments at least two years before the Olympic Games. So the upcoming sports year(2017 - 2018) will be decisive for our wrestlers.

Today wrestlers from the North Caucasus and Sakha-Yakutia compete for many countries of the world. There is an example of our wrestler Bazyr Bazarguruev. Playing for Kyrgyzstan, he won Olympic bronze in Beijing, was the bronze medalist of the World and Asian Championships. Our archer Miroslava Dagbaeva also participated in tournaments for the Mongolian national team, the famous wrestler, world champion Boris Budaev performed at the end of his sports career for Uzbekistan, became the champion of Asia. The age of an athlete is short, and why don't we give our athletes - the second, third, fourth numbers in the Russian team - the opportunity to participate in international competitions for other friendly countries? - considers the former Minister of Sports of Buryatia Vladislav Bumboshkin.

Today, a number of sports and public figures from Buryatia were held in the Mongolian Freestyle Wrestling Federation and Olympic Committee neighboring country several meetings, which considered the prospect of participation of Buryat athletes in competitions for the Mongolian team. Recall that today it is rather difficult to obtain Mongolian citizenship, since the laws of this country do not allow dual citizenship for residents of Mongolia. And to become a citizen of Mongolia, you must renounce the citizenship of another country.

According to the participants of these meetings, the deputy of the People's Khural of Buryatia Stepan Kalmykov and the honored coach of Buryatia, professor of BSU Kirill Baldaev (the current coach of Baldan Tsyzhipov), their Mongolian partners at the level of sports figures are all in favor of attracting athletes from Buryatia (wrestlers, archers, boxers) to the Mongolian team. And now it's the politicians' turn.