(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-WRESTLING (CN)

(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-WRESTLING (CN)

(231007) -- HANGZHOU, Oct. 7, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Gankhuyag Ganbaatar (L) of Mongolia competes with Alisher Yergali of Kazakhstan during the bronze medal match of Men's Freestyle 97Kg of Wrestling at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Oct. 7, 2023. (Xinhua/Wu Zhuang)

(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-WRESTLING (CN)

(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-WRESTLING (CN)

(231007) -- HANGZHOU, Oct. 7, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Gankhuyag Ganbaatar (above) of Mongolia competes with Alisher Yergali of Kazakhstan during the bronze medal match of Men's Freestyle 97Kg of Wrestling at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Oct. 7, 2023. (Xinhua/Wu Zhuang)

(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-WRESTLING (CN)

(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-WRESTLING (CN)

(231007) -- HANGZHOU, Oct. 7, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Gankhuyag Ganbaatar (above) of Mongolia competes with Alisher Yergali of Kazakhstan during the bronze medal match of Men's Freestyle 97Kg of Wrestling at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Oct. 7, 2023. (Xinhua/Wu Zhuang)

(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-WRESTLING (CN)

(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-WRESTLING (CN)

(231007) -- HANGZHOU, Oct. 7, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Gankhuyag Ganbaatar (above) of Mongolia competes with Alisher Yergali of Kazakhstan during the bronze medal match of Men's Freestyle 97Kg of Wrestling at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Oct. 7, 2023. (Xinhua/Wu Zhuang)

(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-WRESTLING (CN)

(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-WRESTLING (CN)

(231007) -- HANGZHOU, Oct. 7, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Gold medalist Akhmed Magomed O. Tazhudinov (2nd L) of Bahrain, silver medalist Mojtaba Goleij (1st L) of Iran, bronze medalists Habila Awusayiman (2nd R) of China and Gankhuyag Ganbaatar of Mongolia attend the awarding ceremony of Men's Freestyle 97Kg of Wrestling at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Oct. 7, 2023. (Xinhua/Wu Zhuang)

(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-BADMINTON(CN)

(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-BADMINTON(CN)

(231003) -- HANGZHOU, Oct. 3, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Rasila Maharjan of Nepal competes during the Women's Singles Round of 32 of Badminton between Rasila Maharjan of Nepal and Myagmartseren Ganbaatar of Mongolia at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Oct. 3, 2023. (Xinhua/Ren Zhenglai)

(SP)CHINA-CHUN'AN-ASIAN GAMES-TRIATHLON (CN)

(SP)CHINA-CHUN'AN-ASIAN GAMES-TRIATHLON (CN)

(231002) -- CHUN'AN, Oct. 2, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Amarsanaa Ganbaatar of Mongolia competes during the Triathlon Mixed Relay at the 19th Asian Games in Chun'an County, east China's Zhejiang Province, Oct. 2, 2023. (Xinhua/Hu Huhu)

Expectations run high ahead of Hangzhou Asian Games

STORY: Expectations run high ahead of Hangzhou Asian Games DATELINE: Sept. 23, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:33 LOCATION: HANGZHOU, China CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of venues of the 19th Asian Games 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ABHIJIT SARKER, Bangladeshi delegation chief 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): KHWAJA HASHMATULLAH RASA, Afghan delegation chief 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): SONAM TSHEWANG, Bhutanese delegation chief 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): GANBAATAR AMGALANBAATA, Mongolian delegation chief 6. SOUNDBITE 5 (English): ABDULSATTAR AL-HAMDANI, Yemeni delegation chief 7. SOUNDBITE 6 (English): ABHIJIT SARKER, Bangladeshi delegation chief 8. SOUNDBITE 7 (English): KHWAJA HASHMATULLAH RASA, Afghan delegation chief 9. SOUNDBITE 8 (English): BALZHAN KOISHYBAYEVA, Kazakh rugby player 10. SOUNDBITE 9 (English): SONAM TSHEWANG, Bhutanese delegation chief STORYLINE: The 19th Asian Games is to be held from Sept. 23 to Oct. 8 in the eastern Chinese city of Hangzhou. 40 sports, 61 disciplines, and 483 events in 54 competitio

Mongolia to send largest ever delegation to Hangzhou Asian Games

STORY: Mongolia to send largest ever delegation to Hangzhou Asian Games DATELINE: Sept. 16, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:02 LOCATION: Ulan Bator CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Mongolian delegation for Hangzhou Asian Games 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Mongolian): AMGALANBAATAR GANBAATAR, Chief of Mongolian Delegation 3. various of Mongolian delegation for Hangzhou Asian Games 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Mongolian): AMGALANBAATAR GANBAATAR, Chief of Mongolian Delegation STORYLINE: Mongolia will send a delegation of over 600 members to the upcoming Hangzhou Asian Games, its largest team for a single Asian Games, said the head of the Mongolian delegation. SOUNDBITE 1 (Mongolian): AMGALANBAATAR GANBAATAR, Chief of Mongolian Delegation "Our country will send more than 400 athletes in 34 different sports as well as over 200 coaches and relevant officials to the forthcoming Asian Games. In other words, we are ready to participate in the Asian Games with the largest ever delegation." The 19th Asian Games will take place in China's Hang

Akimoto wins gold in men's judo 73 kg at Asian Games

Akimoto wins gold in men's judo 73 kg at Asian Games

INCHEON, South Korea - Hiroyuki Akimoto of Japan (R) overpowers Odbayar Ganbaatar of Mongolia during the men's judo 73-kilogram class final at the Asian Games in Incheon, South Korea, on Sept. 21, 2014. Akimoto won the gold.

Japan claims 3 golds on 3rd day of Asian Wrestling Championships

STORY: Japan claims 3 golds on 3rd day of Asian Wrestling Championships DATELINE: April 22, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:20 LOCATION: Ulan Bator CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of 2022 Asian Wrestling Championships in Mongolia's capital STORYLINE: Japan bagged three golds and a silver from the five women's events on the third day of the 2022 Asian Wrestling Championships in Ulan Bator on Thursday. In the 50-kg freestyle, world champion Remina Yoshimoto defeated Mongolian Tsogt-Ochir Namuuntsetseg for the gold medal. The bronze medal went to Jasmina Immaeva of Uzbekistan after her win over Indian Manisha Manisha. In the 55-kg category, Umi Imai claimed the gold, Mongolian Ganbaatar Otgonjargal won the silver, and Indian Sushma Shokeen took the bronze. Sara Natami claimed the 59-kg freestyle gold. The silver and bronze medals went to Mongolian Baatarjav Shoovdor and Indian Sarita Mor respectively. In the 68-kg category, Madina Bakbergenova of Kazakhstan won over Meerim Zhumanazarova of Kyrgyzstan

Akimoto wins gold in men's judo 73 kg at Asian Games

Akimoto wins gold in men's judo 73 kg at Asian Games

INCHEON, South Korea - Hiroyuki Akimoto of Japan (R) overpowers Odbayar Ganbaatar of Mongolia during the men's judo 73-kilogram class final at the Asian Games in Incheon, South Korea, on Sept. 21, 2014. Akimoto won the gold. (Kyodo)

Mongolia to pick new president in runoff for 1st time

Mongolia to pick new president in runoff for 1st time

Sainkhuu Ganbaatar, the presidential candidate of the Mongolian People's Revolutionary Party, speaks to reporters after casting his ballot for the presidential election at a polling station in the capital Ulan Bator on June 26, 2017. The election committee said on June 27 that the country's first-ever runoff to pick a new president will be held on July 9. Khaltmaa Battulga of the major opposition Democratic Party and Miyegombo Enkhbold of the ruling Mongolian People's Party are expected to face off in a second round. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Mongolia to pick new president in runoff for 1st time

Mongolia to pick new president in runoff for 1st time

Sainkhuu Ganbaatar, the presidential candidate of the Mongolian People's Revolutionary Party, leaves a polling station in the capital Ulan Bator on June 26, 2017, after casting his ballot for the presidential election. The election committee said on June 27 that the country's first-ever runoff to pick a new president will be held on July 9. Khaltmaa Battulga of the major opposition Democratic Party and Miyegombo Enkhbold of the ruling Mongolian People's Party are expected to face off in a second round. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Mongolia to pick new president in runoff for 1st time

Mongolia to pick new president in runoff for 1st time

Soldiers stand guard at the central office of the Mongolian presidential election committee in Ulan Bator on June 27, 2017. The committee said the same day Mongolia will hold on July 9 its first-ever runoff to pick a new president between Khaltmaa Battulga of the major opposition Democratic Party and either of the other two contenders -- Miyegombo Enkhbold of the ruling Mongolian People's Party and Sainkhuu Ganbaatar of the Mongolian People's Revolutionary Party. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Mongolians go to polls to elect new president

Mongolians go to polls to elect new president

Combined photo taken in Ulan Bator shows the three candidates in the Mongolian presidential election held June 26, 2017. They are (from L) Miyegombo Enkhbold of the ruling Mongolian People's Party, Khaltmaa Battulga of the opposition Democratic Party, and Sainkhuu Ganbaatar of the opposition Mongolian People's Revolutionary Party. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo