“The 7th Mongolian Student Sports Games” took place in Ulaanbaatar from March 6 to May 8, 2026. The prestigious national event was jointly organized by the Ministry of Culture, Sports, Tourism, and Youth, the State Committee for Physical Culture and Sports, the Ministry of Education, and the Mongolian Student Sports Federation.

Representing Etugen University, a total of 135 athletes, comprising 72 men and 63 women, showcased their speed, strength, and agility across 15 sports categories, culminating in a successful overall 8th place finish in the team standings.

Since its inception in 2020 Mongolian Student Sports Games have been held biennially, alternating between summer and winter categories. The tournament is organized in two stages under a unified guideline, encompassing students from all universities, colleges, and their affiliated schools.

"The 7th Mongolian Student Sports Games featured competitions across the following 15 sports categories:

Volleyball, athletics, handball, chess, basketball (5x5), freestyle wrestling, futsal, table tennis, judo, woodball, taekwondo, cheerleading, sports tourism, running track, Conference on sports.

Achievements of Etugen University Athletes

• Freestyle Wrestling: M. Zayajargal, A.Sodnompil — Bronze Medal
• Basketball: Men's Team — Bronze Medal
• Cross-Country Skiing: G. Zagirjuusen — (Successfully advanced to the final rounds)
• Athletics — 5km: M. Munkh-Erdene — 8th Place

A total of 633 sets of medals were contested across 1 winter and 13 summer sports categories during the festival. The journey began with nearly 10,000 student competitors in the initial rounds, which culminated in a highly competitive national final featuring 2,319 standout athletes (1,292 male and 1,027 female) representing 30 higher education institutions. Furthermore, the tournament was powered by a massive network of, 3126 delegates, encompassing coaches, technical officials, referees, and volunteers, marking a monumental milestone for the event.

Aimed at enhancing the physical education of student-youth, fostering sports development, and consolidating athletic skills, this festival plays a pivotal role in cultivating healthy citizens capable of competing at continental and international levels while scouting elite athletic talents. Ultimately, it continues to make a monumental contribution to the advancement of student sports in Mongolia.

 

 

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We extend our warmest congratulations to all our teams and athletes for their outstanding participation across all disciplines, and wish them the highest level of athletic success in their future endeavors!