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Naadam sport festival in Mongolia

The opening ceremony for Mongolia's Naadam sport festival is held in Ulaanbaatar on July 11, 2026, with several thousands of athletes from across the country taking part in the three-day competition that involves horse racing, archery and wrestling.

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Naadam sport festival in Mongolia

The opening ceremony for Mongolia's Naadam sport festival is held in Ulaanbaatar on July 11, 2026, with several thousands of athletes from across the country taking part in the three-day competition that involves horse racing, archery and wrestling.

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Naadam sport festival in Mongolia

The opening ceremony for Mongolia's Naadam sport festival is held in Ulaanbaatar on July 11, 2026, with several thousands of athletes from across the country taking part in the three-day competition that involves horse racing, archery and wrestling.

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Naadam sport festival in Mongolia

The opening ceremony for Mongolia's Naadam sport festival is held in Ulaanbaatar on July 11, 2026, with several thousands of athletes from across the country taking part in the three-day competition that involves horse racing, archery and wrestling.

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Naadam sport festival in Mongolia

The opening ceremony for Mongolia's Naadam sport festival is held in Ulaanbaatar on July 11, 2026, with several thousands of athletes from across the country taking part in the three-day competition that involves horse racing, archery and wrestling.

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Naadam sport festival in Mongolia

An archery competition is held following the opening ceremony of Mongolia's Naadam sport festival in Ulaanbaatar on July 11, 2026. Several thousand athletes from across the country are taking part in the three-day competition that involves horse racing, wrestling and archery.

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Naadam sport festival in Mongolia

Former Japan sumo grand champion Hakuho (C) attends the opening ceremony of Mongolia's Naadam sport festival in Ulaanbaatar on July 11, 2026. Several thousand athletes from across the country are taking part in the three-day competition that involves horse racing, archery and wrestling.

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Naadam sport festival in Mongolia

An archery competition is held following the opening ceremony of Mongolia's Naadam sport festival in Ulaanbaatar on July 11, 2026. Several thousand athletes from across the country are taking part in the three-day competition that involves horse racing, wrestling and archery.

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Naadam sport festival in Mongolia

Mongolian President Ukhnaa Khurelsukh attends the opening ceremony of the Naadam sport festival in Ulaanbaatar on July 11, 2026. Several thousand athletes from across the country are taking part in the three-day competition that involves horse racing, archery and wrestling.

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Naadam sport festival in Mongolia

Mongolian President Ukhnaa Khurelsukh (R) and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung attend the opening ceremony of Mongolia's Naadam sport festival in Ulaanbaatar on July 11, 2026. Several thousand athletes from across the country are taking part in the three-day competition that involves horse racing, archery and wrestling.

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Naadam sport festival in Mongolia

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung attends the opening ceremony of Mongolia's Naadam sport festival in Ulaanbaatar on July 11, 2026. Several thousand athletes from across the country are taking part in the three-day competition that involves horse racing, archery and wrestling.

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Naadam sport festival in Mongolia

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung attends the opening ceremony of Mongolia's Naadam sport festival in Ulaanbaatar on July 11, 2026. Several thousand athletes from across the country are taking part in the three-day competition that involves horse racing, archery and wrestling.

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Japan emperor's state visit to Mongolia

ULAANBAATAR, Mongolia, July 9 Kyodo - A giant photo of Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako is displayed at Sukhbaatar Square in Ulaanbaatar, where a welcoming ceremony is held for the imperial couple on July 8, 2025. (Kyodo)

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Japan emperor's state visit to Mongolia

Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako board a government plane at Chinggis Khaan International Airport near Ulaanbaatar on July 13, 2025, after winding up a state visit to Mongolia. (Pool photo)

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Japan emperor's state visit to Mongolia

Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako wave from a government plane at Chinggis Khaan International Airport near Ulaanbaatar on July 13, 2025, after winding up a state visit to Mongolia. (Pool photo)

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Japan emperor's state visit to Mongolia

Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako wave from a government plane at Chinggis Khaan International Airport near Ulaanbaatar on July 13, 2025, after winding up a state visit to Mongolia. (Pool photo)

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Japan emperor's state visit to Mongolia

Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako wave from a government plane at Chinggis Khaan International Airport near Ulaanbaatar on July 13, 2025, after winding up a state visit to Mongolia. (Pool photo)

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Japan emperor's state visit to Mongolia

Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako wave from a government plane at Chinggis Khaan International Airport near Ulaanbaatar on July 13, 2025, after winding up a state visit to Mongolia. (Pool photo)

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Japan emperor's state visit to Mongolia

Japanese Emperor Naruhito (L) and Empress Masako (R) are pictured at Chinggis Khaan International Airport near Ulaanbaatar on July 13, 2025, after winding up a state visit to Mongolia. (Pool photo)

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Japan emperor's state visit to Mongolia

Japanese Emperor Naruhito (C) and Empress Masako (R) are pictured at Chinggis Khaan International Airport near Ulaanbaatar on July 13, 2025, after winding up a state visit to Mongolia. (Pool photo)

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Japan emperor's state visit to Mongolia

Japanese Emperor Naruhito meets the press after completing a trip to Hustai National Park about 100 kilometers west of Ulaanbaatar on July 12, 2025, during a state visit to Mongolia.

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Japan emperor's state visit to Mongolia

Japanese Emperor Naruhito meets the press after completing a trip to Hustai National Park about 100 kilometers west of Ulaanbaatar on July 12, 2025, during a state visit to Mongolia.

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Japan emperor's state visit to Mongolia

Japanese Emperor Naruhito meets the press after completing a trip to Hustai National Park about 100 kilometers west of Ulaanbaatar on July 12, 2025, during a state visit to Mongolia.

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Japan emperor's state visit to Mongolia

Japanese Emperor Naruhito meets the press after completing a trip to Hustai National Park about 100 kilometers west of Ulaanbaatar on July 12, 2025, during a state visit to Mongolia.

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Japan emperor's state visit to Mongolia

Japanese Emperor Naruhito meets the press after completing a trip to Hustai National Park about 100 kilometers west of Ulaanbaatar on July 12, 2025, during a state visit to Mongolia.

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Japan emperor's state visit to Mongolia

Japanese Emperor Naruhito (C) and Empress Masako arrive at Hustai National Park about 100 kilometers west of Ulaanbaatar on July 12, 2025, during a state visit to Mongolia.

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Japan emperor's state visit to Mongolia

Japanese Emperor Naruhito (C) and Empress Masako visit the information center in Hustai National Park about 100 kilometers west of Ulaanbaatar on July 12, 2025, during a state visit to Mongolia.

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Japan emperor's state visit to Mongolia

Japanese Emperor Naruhito (2nd from L) and Empress Masako visit the information center in Hustai National Park about 100 kilometers west of Ulaanbaatar on July 12, 2025, during a state visit to Mongolia.

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Japan emperor's state visit to Mongolia

Japanese Emperor Naruhito (front, 3rd from R) and Empress Masako (front, 2nd from R) are pictured at the venue of horse racing together with Mongolian President Ukhnaa Khurelsukh (front, R) during the Naadam festival near Ulaanbaatar on July 12, 2025.

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Naadam festival in Mongolia

Horse racing is held during the Naadam festival near Ulaanbaatar on July 12, 2025. (Pool photo)

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Japan emperor's state visit to Mongolia

Japanese Emperor Naruhito (C, far L) and Empress Masako (C, 2nd from L) watch horse racing with Mongolian President Ukhnaa Khurelsukh (C, 3rd from L) during the Naadam festival near Ulaanbaatar on July 12, 2025.

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Japan emperor's state visit to Mongolia

Japanese Emperor Naruhito (L) and Empress Masako (C) watch horse racing with Mongolian President Ukhnaa Khurelsukh (R) during the Naadam festival near Ulaanbaatar on July 12, 2025.

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Japan emperor's state visit to Mongolia

Japanese Emperor Naruhito (2nd from R) and Empress Masako (R) are greeted by Mongolian President Ukhnaa Khurelsukh (3rd from R) after arriving at the venue for horse racing during the Naadam festival near Ulaanbaatar on July 12, 2025.

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Japan emperor's state visit to Mongolia

Japanese Emperor Naruhito (L) and Empress Masako (C) watch horse racing with Mongolian President Ukhnaa Khurelsukh (R) during the Naadam festival near Ulaanbaatar on July 12, 2025.

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Japan emperor's state visit to Mongolia

Japanese Emperor Naruhito (L) and Empress Masako (C) watch horse racing with Mongolian President Ukhnaa Khurelsukh (R) during the Naadam festival near Ulaanbaatar on July 12, 2025.

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Japan emperor's state visit to Mongolia

Japanese Emperor Naruhito (front, R) and Empress Masako (front, C) attend the opening ceremony for the Naadam festival in Ulaanbaatar on July 11, 2025, during his state visit to Mongolia. (Pool photo)

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Japan emperor's state visit to Mongolia

Japanese Emperor Naruhito (front, R) and Empress Masako (front, C) attend the opening ceremony for the Naadam festival in Ulaanbaatar on July 11, 2025, during his state visit to Mongolia. (Pool photo)

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Japan emperor's state visit to Mongolia

Japanese Emperor Naruhito (C, R) and Empress Masako wave after attending the opening ceremony for the Naadam festival in Ulaanbaatar on July 11, 2025, during his state visit to Mongolia.

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Naadam festival in Mongolia

Former yokozuna Hakuho, who hails from Mongolia and rose to prominence in Japanese sumo, is pictured after attending the opening ceremony for the Naadam festival in Ulaanbaatar on July 11, 2025.

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Japan emperor's state visit to Mongolia

Japanese Emperor Naruhito (C) and Empress Masako attend the opening ceremony for the Naadam festival in Ulaanbaatar on July 11, 2025. Sitting next to him is Mongolian President Ukhnaa Khurelsukh. (Pool photo)

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Naadam festival in Mongolia

A Mongolian wrestling competition is held as the Naadam festival opens in Ulaanbaatar on July 11, 2025.

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Naadam festival in Mongolia

The opening ceremony for the Naadam festival is held in Ulaanbaatar on July 11, 2025.

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Naadam festival in Mongolia

The opening ceremony for the Naadam festival is held in Ulaanbaatar on July 11, 2025.

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Naadam festival in Mongolia

An archery competition is held as the Naadam festival opens in Ulaanbaatar on July 11, 2025. (Pool photo)

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Naadam festival in Mongolia

The opening ceremony for the Naadam festival is held in Ulaanbaatar on July 11, 2025. (Pool photo)

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Naadam festival in Mongolia

The opening ceremony for the Naadam festival is held in Ulaanbaatar on July 11, 2025. (Pool photo)

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Naadam festival in Mongolia

The opening ceremony for the Naadam festival is held in Ulaanbaatar on July 11, 2025.

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Naadam festival in Mongolia

The opening ceremony for the Naadam festival is held in Ulaanbaatar on July 11, 2025.

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Japan emperor's state visit to Mongolia

Japanese Emperor Naruhito (R) and Empress Masako (C) are greeted by Mongolian President Ukhnaa Khurelsukh upon arriving at the venue of an archery competition as the Naadam festival opens in Ulaanbaatar on July 11, 2025. (Pool photo)

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Japan emperor's state visit to Mongolia

Japanese Emperor Naruhito (C, R) and Empress Masako (C, L) clap their hands during an archery competition after attending the opening ceremony for the Naadam festival in Ulaanbaatar on July 11, 2025, during a state visit to Mongolia. (Pool photo)