Politics
Published: 2026-11-10
The Anti-Corruption Agency said on Nov. 9 that it has charged former Ulaanbaatar mayor Kh. Nyambaatar over a 500 billion tugrik (about $138.9 million) advance payment on the Tuul expressway project, citing possible procurement-law violations. Investigators say a city finance official refused to open the funding authorization for lack of legal grounds, but Nyambaatar transferred that authority to then-deputy T. Davaadalai, and the contractor was paid on a guarantee from someone not entitled to issue one. He was charged on Sept. 25 but has not appeared despite repeated summonses. Records show he left the country, and Interpol has been asked to help locate him; he says he lives in Canada. Mongolia and Canada have no criminal mutual-assistance treaty, but both are party to the UN Convention against Corruption, and Mongolia has submitted a request.
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Parliament Committees to Review Petition for 857,000-Tugrik Payments From Oyu Tolgoi Dividend
Published: 2026-11-10
Parliament’s Economic Standing Committee and Petitions Standing Committee were scheduled to hold a joint session on Nov. 11 to review citizens’ petitions on matters of public interest. One petition asks lawmakers to initiate a bill that would transfer 857,000 tugrik to each citizen’s individual account from Oyu Tolgoi’s profit, which the report puts at 3 trillion, without stating a currency. The report, published on Nov. 10, says the session is set for the following day. Its headline frames the matter as whether the payments should be given to citizens. The report describes only the scheduled review of the petition. It does not say whether the committees took up the proposal, and it does not describe any draft legislation.
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Parliamentary Committee Majority Backs Proposal for Government to Draft Ban on Chinggis Khan’s Image on Alcohol and Tobacco Packaging
Published: 2026-11-10
A majority of the State Structure Standing Committee members attending the meeting backed a dissenting proposal directing the government to draft and submit legislation banning the use of Chinggis Khan’s image on alcohol and tobacco containers and packaging. MP P.Sainzorig said attention should also go to honoring later rulers of the Great Mongol State, not only Chinggis Khan, and that creating a fund from a share of excise tax should be studied. The Speaker of Parliament said more than 300 artifacts and documents linked to the Great Mongol State and Chinggis Khan are held in 17 countries: 80 in Taiwan, 62 in China, 53 in Japan, five in the United States and five in Germany. The Speaker said efforts to return them or obtain copies should begin without delay, and the government is to be instructed to study funding such work through a share of excise tax.
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Lawmakers Draft Changes to Party Finance Law, Easing Account and Donation Rules
Published: 2026-11-10
Lawmakers J.Aldarjavkhlan and R.Erdeneburen are drafting amendments to the Law on Political Parties, revised in July 2023, that political scientists say would roll back oversight gains. Aldarjavkhlan’s bill, submitted in September 2025 and now with the government for feedback, drops the ban on parties holding more than one bank account. Erdeneburen’s draft, in public consultation, allows one account per central, provincial, capital-city and district organization and raises annual donation caps from 9.5 million tugriks for individuals and 39.5 million for companies to 95 million and 396 million. Political scientist B.Gerelt-Od criticized the first bill:
“Collecting and spending income at each party tier would mean transactions through more than 3,000 accounts for MPP (Mongolian People’s Party) and DP (Democratic Party) cells and committees alone, and the General Election Commission could not exercise effective oversight.” - B.Gerelt-Od (eagle.mn)
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MP Says State Bodies Overpay for Rented Offices While Bank of Mongolia Leases Space Cheaply
Published: 2026-11-10
MP O.Shijir says state bodies pay private landlords far more for office space than the Bank of Mongolia charges its own tenants. At a Budget Expenditure Control Subcommittee session on November 3, he said the Bank of Mongolia leases space at 35,000 tugriks per square metre. In a later interview with isee.mn, he cited an October 23 bank letter showing it leases out 12 properties, including 1,024 square metres in a prime city-center building at 35,000 tugriks per square metre monthly. He said comparable central offices rent for 120,000 to 200,000 tugriks, and a National Audit Office study found state bodies paying up to 177,000. The 2027 budget allocates about 119 billion tugriks for rented premises; Shijir said the foreign minister’s portfolio holds just 1.34 billion, though the government cites overseas missions.
“Although the state has so much property, the government cannot manage it.” - O.Shijir (isee.mn)
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Parliamentary sub-committee reviews Youth Development Law and concept for its revision
Published: 2026-11-10
The Sub-committee on Culture, Sports and Youth of the State Great Khural’s Standing Committee on Human Development and Social Policy held a regular meeting at the State Palace on November 9, 2026. Members reviewed an impact assessment of the Law on Supporting Youth Development’s implementation and a draft concept for a revised version, and heard opinions from lawmakers and relevant organizations. Twenty-six people attended, representing nine ministries, including the Ministry of Culture, Sports, Tourism and Youth and those covering education, health, labor, social protection and digital development, as well as five civil society organizations. The sub-committee chair and members directed that drafting be intensified, with participation from ministries, state bodies and civil society and with young people’s real needs and pressing issues reflected. The draft is to be submitted during the 2026 autumn session and discussed in the spring session.
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Economy
Annual inflation accelerates to 13.4% in October, well above central bank target
Published: 2026-11-10
Consumer prices rose 1.1% in October from the previous month, lifting annual inflation to 13.4%, eagle.mn reported. Inflation was 9.2% in October 2025, so the pace has risen 4.2 percentage points over the year. Of the 13.4%, meat contributed 4 percentage points, gasoline and fuel 2.8, imported goods other than fuel 2.1, and domestic goods other than meat and solid fuel 4.4. Meat prices drove the index in the second quarter, while fuel prices tied to international market conditions led from the third quarter. Separately, the central bank’s 2026 monetary policy guidelines aim to hold inflation at 6% plus or minus 2 percentage points. Inflation was 7.4% in the first quarter, near target, before accelerating from April, when prices rose 2.8% month on month for the first time.
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Ulaanbaatar council halves tax on bars, hotels, restaurants and other services from new year
Published: 2026-11-10
Ulaanbaatar’s Citizens’ Representatives Khural adopted a resolution, submitted by Mayor B. Purevdagva, to cut the capital’s tax on six types of services by 50% from the first day of the new year. The covered services are bars, restaurants, hotels, resorts, car washes, and auto repair and servicing. The city levies a 2% tax on two types of goods and six types of services. The existing 2% tax on all tobacco products and accessories and all alcoholic beverages remains unchanged. Purevdagva said the city will later revisit the tax on those two product types when they are domestically produced with added value. The measure aims to ease the tax burden on businesses and residents, support the private sector and improve the business environment during a difficult economic period.
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World Horse Day organizer estimates 14 billion tugrik turnover, works toward equine therapy center
Published: 2026-11-10
B. Naranbadrakh, who initiated World Horse Day in Mongolia and the “Mongolian Horse Paradise” program, said organizers estimate the event generated 14 billion tugrik in economic turnover on the day alone. Hundreds of riders attended the first event, held at Khui Doloon Khudag on July 13 last summer. Naranbadrakh cited a footwear stall at the Dunjingarav trade center with 60 million tugrik in sales that day and a clothing seller with 35 million tugrik, and said the estimate excludes the price of saddles and bridles. World Horse Day will be marked every year, with foreign riders, researchers and travelers invited. A working group with the Ministry of Health is also working to establish an equine-assisted therapy research, training and treatment center.
“Horses can be our national brand.” - B. Naranbadrakh (urug.mn)
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Diplomacy
Embassy in China Warns Travelers of Prison Terms Over Seven Years for Smuggling Firearms, Ammunition
Published: 2026-11-10
The Embassy of Mongolia in China warned Mongolian citizens traveling there to follow Chinese border and customs law, citing a recent attempt to smuggle firearm ammunition through Chinese border ports. It urged travelers not to carry firearms, ammunition, explosives, narcotics, psychotropic substances or other prohibited items across the border; to check luggage, belongings and vehicles beforehand; and to refuse to transport others’ luggage or parcels without inspecting them. Violations can bring administrative or criminal liability. Under Article 151, Part 1 of China’s Criminal Law, illegally smuggling firearms or ammunition across the border carries a prison term of more than seven years, plus fines or confiscation of property. Lighter cases carry 3 to 7 years, and especially serious cases can bring life imprisonment.
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Sydney Court Clears Mongolian Citizen of Rape Allegation
Published: 2026-11-10
A Sydney local court on November 5 acquitted Mongolian citizen Y.Amarbayasgalan, finding him unconnected to the rape allegation on which he had been investigated in Australia. Sydney police had detained him on June 3, 2026. According to Mongolia’s Embassy in Australia, over the past six months its staff provided legal assistance, kept regular contact with his family, offered emotional and financial support as needed, and worked with Australian police, prosecutors, courts and the defence side to protect his rights. On November 9, Y.Amarbayasgalan arrived in Canberra with his family, and Ambassador D.Davaasuren received him and his wife at the embassy. He expressed sincere gratitude to Mongolia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the embassy for their assistance. The embassy formally announced the court’s decision to the public.
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HUN Party’s capital committee signs cooperation memorandum with Seoul’s Democratic Party
Published: 2026-11-10
The Capital City committee of the HUN Party and Seoul’s Democratic Party signed a memorandum of cooperation in Seoul on November 6, 2026. T. Otgonbaatar, chair of the HUN Party’s Capital City committee, and Kim Yong-bae, chair of Seoul’s Democratic Party, signed the document, and the two parties agreed to exchange experience and cooperate in several areas. Priorities include strengthening democratic values and principles, introducing Seoul’s urban planning and development practices in Ulaanbaatar, exchanging young party leaders to support political participation and leadership, and expanding tourism and cultural cooperation. Deputy chair Ts. Enkhbat, Chingeltei and Khan-Uul district committee chairs D. Batsaikhan and Ts. Tsolmon, and others attended from the Mongolian side. Seoul City Council chair Im Man-gyun also attended.
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Infrastructure
Ger district night electricity discount capped at 1,500 kWh for all households this winter
Published: 2026-11-10
Ger district households will have a single cap on discounted night-time electricity this winter: 1,500 kWh a month, for 220V and 380V connections alike, the Energy Regulatory Commission said. Households on 380V previously could use up to 3,000 kWh at the discount under a resolution running from November 1, 2025 to March 31, 2026. The commission cited heavy demand for 380V connections that supply and distribution capacity cannot meet, voltage-based differences conflicting with other legal principles, and 2026 discount costs of 89 billion MNT, with 70.0 billion MNT subsidised by the state budget and 19 billion MNT unfunded. Households using over 1,500 kWh at night represent 2.6% of 289,600 eligible households. Following a 2025 National Audit Office audit, an extra 50% discount on usage above the cap is no longer possible.
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Ulaanbaatar council approves road fee discount for 14 days of even-odd plate restrictions
Published: 2026-11-10
Ulaanbaatar’s Citizens’ Representatives Khural backed a plan to discount next year’s road usage fee for days when even-odd licence plate driving restrictions applied. The proposal passed by majority vote at the council’s ninth regular session on November 9. It counts 14 days of even-odd restrictions tied to the COP17 international conference and back-to-school preparations; the regular weekly plate restrictions are excluded. Under the proposal, days when authorities, rather than drivers, made vehicles unavailable will be deducted from the fee. During discussion, representative B. Zoltuya flagged discrepancies in fee coverage and data and called for more detailed calculations. J. Sandagsuren urged completing the research and considering heavy trucks that damage roads, while B. Dulguun said the measure eases economic pressure on residents. The session resumes November 13 with second readings of some draft resolutions.
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Ulaanbaatar–Dalanzadgad Intercity Bus Adds 8 p.m. Departure From Nov. 15
Published: 2026-11-10
Public intercity bus service between Ulaanbaatar and Dalanzadgad, in Umnugovi Province, will add an evening departure starting Nov. 15, 2026. Until now, the route’s bus left only once a day, at 08:00. Under the revised timetable, buses will depart in both directions, Ulaanbaatar to Dalanzadgad and back, every day at 08:00 and 20:00. Previously, passengers had only the morning departure available each day. The change updates the schedule of the intercity public transport buses on this route and takes effect on Nov. 15. The reports, published Nov. 10, do not name the operator or give fares or journey times.
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MP Enkhtsetseg Warns Oyu Tolgoi Power Tender Ties Supply to China’s Grid
Published: 2026-11-10
MP M.Enkhtsetseg said the Oyu Tolgoi power supply tender carries risks, though she does not oppose it. The selected offer is 270 MW of renewable energy at 7.9 cents, and it relies partly on China’s power system despite the tender’s 99.5 percent reliability requirement, she said. She argued the deal could stall the Tavan Tolgoi power plant, whose only major customer is Oyu Tolgoi, and could create take-or-pay obligations. She cited projected single-buyer-model debt of 404 billion tugrik this year, 800 billion next year and four trillion in 2028. She also filed an Ethics Committee complaint after an assistant to Energy Minister B.Naidalaa confronted her.
“It is like handing the switch of your home lights to someone else. It means they are ready to turn it off one day.” - M.Enkhtsetseg (urug.mn)
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Ulaanbaatar Bus-Tracking App Keeps Failing as Officials Plan to Shut Old System From December 1
Published: 2026-11-10
Residents of Ulaanbaatar are criticizing the bus-location app for failing to work or update, a problem that matters when temperatures can reach minus 30 to minus 35 degrees and passengers wait at stops. City Council representatives want every bus connected to GPS with real-time locations and say the work should be included in the 2026 budget. The Public Transport Department says an electronic payment and management-monitoring subsystem has operated since 2024 alongside the bus fleet renewal. It attributes some errors to server load and network interruptions. The developer and Ulaanbaatar Smart Card LLC are making ongoing improvements. An acceptance commission has begun work, with a one-month fix period planned from November 1 and the old system to be fully shut down, with a switch to the new system, from December 1.
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Society
Interim rules to protect apartment buyers from duplicate orders start November 16
Published: 2026-11-10
An interim procedure to protect apartment buyers’ rights will be implemented from November 16, tug.mn reported on November 10. It applies to citizens who have signed an order contract to buy an apartment. Such a citizen can submit a request to the state registration authority and, within two days, be told and have it noted whether the apartment had previously been ordered by someone else. Where a duplicate order is found, the rules require that police be notified within five working days. The arrangement addresses cases in which the same apartment is ordered more than once. The report describes the measure as temporary and gives no further detail on its duration or on the body that issued it.
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Public Holiday Marks Genghis Khan’s 864th Birth Anniversary With State Ceremonies
Published: 2026-11-10
Mongolia observed Mongol Pride Day on Nov. 10, a public holiday marking the 864th anniversary of Genghis Khan’s birth and the 820th anniversary of the Great Mongol State. The date follows the lunar calendar and was set by a 2012 presidential decree. The state flag was raised at Sukhbaatar Square, and the Nine-Legged White Banner was ceremonially carried around the State Palace. President U. Khurelsukh, Parliament Speaker S. Byambatsogt and Prime Minister N. Uchral paid tribute at the Genghis Khan statue. Parliament held a ceremonial session attended by heads of diplomatic missions and adopted a resolution honoring the Great Mongol State’s heritage. A ceremony awarding the first-class Order of Chinggis Khaan followed.
“The duty of our generation is to contribute to global development and build a prosperous Mongolia whose citizens live well, governed by law and justice, not by individuals.” - S. Byambatsogt (ikon.mn)
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Anti-Corruption Agency Sends 500 Million Tugrik Bribery Case to Prosecutors
Published: 2026-11-10
The Anti-Corruption Agency has completed its investigation and sent a bribery case to prosecutors with a proposal to bring it to court. The case concerns named citizens accused of repeatedly giving bribes to B.E., a senior official at the State Registration Department of Songinokhairkhan District in Ulaanbaatar. According to the agency, they sought benefits such as obtaining property registration certificates without an address certificate, faster issuance of certificates, registering pledges on property, registering the release of pledges, and changing the registration of private residential property. Some of the property belonged to the citizens’ relatives, including a father-in-law and a father. The total bribes are estimated at more than 500 million tugrik. The citizens are identified only by initials in the agency’s statement.
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Academy of Sciences Receives Chinggis Khaan Order on Mongol Pride Day
Published: 2026-11-10
President U.Khurelsukh awarded the First Class Chinggis Khaan Order, the state’s highest honor, to the Academy of Sciences on November 10, Mongol Pride Day and the 864th anniversary of Chinggis Khaan’s birth. Academy President S.Demberel accepted it at a State Palace ceremony. The decree cited the Academy’s role in building national scholarship, studying Mongolian language, history and cultural heritage, and promoting them abroad. Founded from the Institute of Scripts in 1921, the Academy now has 16 research institutes, over 50 doctors of science and more than 280 researchers with doctorates, with 3,800-plus articles in leading international journals and over 90,000 citations. Demberel said researchers are also studying the Egiin River hydropower plant with Russian counterparts.
“We are walking in step with world science.” - S.Demberel (news.mn)
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149 of 1,277 candidates pass 2026 lawyer professional exam
Published: 2026-11-10
The Mongolian Lawyers’ Association’s committee responsible for lawyer qualification exams held the 2026 Lawyer Professional Examination in Ulaanbaatar on October 28, 29 and 30. A total of 1,277 jurists took part. Of them, 149 scored 70 or higher on the combined total of the test and problem-based sections and passed. The exam is designed to determine whether people seeking permission to practice as lawyers have sufficient knowledge and skills to exercise judicial authority, take part in court proceedings and provide legal assistance. Candidates are eligible to sit the exam if they hold a bachelor’s degree in law and have completed two years of professional practical training.
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Foreign students at National University of Mongolia describe studying the language, history and culture
Published: 2026-11-10
Marking Mongolian Pride Day, gogo.mn interviewed foreign students in the Mongolian language preparatory program at the National University of Mongolia.
Kim Seong-su, a South Korean historian and university professor, has been in Mongolia for two months to improve spoken Mongolian. Kim studies medieval China-Mongolia relations, has visited Amarbayasgalant Monastery, Kharkhorin and several Ulaanbaatar museums, and is researching why Buddhism spread widely in Mongolia.
“I think Mongolians should cherish and preserve this day and their traditions.” - Kim Seong-su (gogo.mn)
Nakasone Ashu, who grew up in Okinawa and studies Mongolian studies at the University of Tokyo’s School of International Studies, has also spent two months in Mongolia and has studied Mongolian for two years. Nakasone found young people’s speech hard to follow at first, was struck by how many young people live in Mongolia, and hopes to visit the Khuvsgul ice festival next winter.
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Khan-Uul District Completes Nine-Session Child Protection Case Management Training
Published: 2026-11-10
Khan-Uul District in Ulaanbaatar closed its nine-session case management services training on 9 November 2026. The district’s Crime Prevention Coordination Sub-Council organized the course with the international organization Child Protection Foundation, focusing on child rights protection and safety. The training teaches joint-team members how to deliver and coordinate services for specific cases and how to hold effective discussions when decisions become difficult. About 40 social workers and psychologists from the district’s 1st to 25th khoroos and general education schools took part in the ninth session. Held in stages since May 2026, the course has reached 315 people, including district child and family protection staff, family health center staff, school social workers, khoroo governors and local inspectors. Secretariat head M. Onursaikhan thanked the foundation’s team and participants for half a year of cooperation.
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Parliament Conference Examines Ikh Zasag (Great Yasa) Code on 820th Anniversary of Great Mongol State
Published: 2026-11-10
Parliament hosted the academic conference “Ikh Zasag and Law-Based Governance” on 9 November 2026, marking the 820th anniversary of the Great Mongol State. Professor D. Lundeejantsan, a State Prize laureate, presented on the Ikh Zasag (Great Yasa) and the legal universalism of the Mongol Empire.
“The Ikh Zasag is a vivid expression of legal universalism, the idea of law with a worldwide character in human history.” - D. Lundeejantsan (gogo.mn)
Academician Ts. Tserendorj said the Toghon Temur code (Jijen tiaoge), found in Gyeongju, South Korea, in 2003, should not be confused with the Ikh Zasag. Professor B. Sumyaabaatar countered that Ikh Zasag texts were found in Korea, having been taken there from Mongolia in 1280. State Great Khural Secretary General L. Ulziisaikhan closed the conference and backed a proposal to compile the historical sources.
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Pride Day Commentary Points to Language, History and Heritage as Foundations of National Identity
Published: 2026-11-10
Mongolian Pride Day, held on the birthday of Chinggis Khaan, prompted commentary on national identity from gogo.mn. One article lists ten points of pride, including territory of 1,564,116 square kilometres, the world’s 19th largest and second among landlocked countries after Kazakhstan. It cites UN membership since October 27, 1961, and 545 military and police personnel in seven UN operations as of May 31, 2026. It also notes a Freedom House 2026 score of 84 out of 100 and a 2025 World Memory Championships team title. In an interview, MUBIS history professor Ts. Gantulga said globalisation makes preserving national identity more important.
“The three pillars of Mongolian existence are the native language, native history and cultural heritage.” - Ts. Gantulga (gogo.mn)
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Environment
Wild Deer Repeatedly Charge Visitors in Zaisan Valley as Ministry Issues Safety Advice
Published: 2026-11-10
Wild deer have charged at and rammed people in Zaisan Valley, part of the Bogd Khan Mountain Strictly Protected Area, in repeated incidents that have been recorded, according to the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change. The ministry issued guidance for residents and hikers: do not feed or touch wild animals; do not chase, scare or provoke them; do not get too close to take photos; and if a deer behaves aggressively, keep a safe distance and move away. The reports do not say how many incidents occurred or whether anyone was injured. Information about the incidents can be reported by phone at 7707-0840 or 11-31-00-05.
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Uchral meets ‘New Era Herder’ participants and outlines planned national herding program
Published: 2026-11-10
Prime Minister N. Uchral received participants in “New Era Herder,” a reality show created on private-sector initiative to promote herders’ work and traditional culture, especially among young people. The project’s content is planned to be expanded into a national program.
The plan aims to raise herder incomes through more feed production and reserves, improved breeds, better animal health, vaccination and origin registration, and local collection and primary-processing centers linked to cooling, storage and transport. It also includes measuring pasture carrying capacity, supporting rotation and restoration, expanding access to wells and water points, and connecting 200,000 herder households to high-speed internet, with services following nomadic movement.
“Your participation and example are important in bringing the Government’s program to real life.” - N. Uchral (gogo.mn)
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Innovation
Youth Parliament 2026 Registration Open Until 18 November for Grade 10-12 Students
Published: 2026-11-10
Registration is open for Youth Parliament 2026, a national programme for grade 10-12 students at general education schools in 21 aimags and nine districts. Applications close at 23:00 on 18 November 2026; registration opened on 30 October. The programme will select 126 students, with names published on 25 November on the institute’s and programme’s websites. Now in its sixth year, the programme is run by the State Great Khural, its Parliamentary Research and Development Institute, the General Authority for Child and Family Development and Protection, UNICEF and the Mongolian Scout Association. It aims to improve teenagers’ parliamentary education and knowledge of human rights, democracy and lawmaking, and to boost youth participation in solving social issues. The 2026 themes are “Open Parliament” and “Youth and Psychology”.
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Sports
PGL to Hold S-Tier Counter-Strike 2 Tournament in Ulaanbaatar in 2027
Published: 2026-11-10
PGL, a company that organizes global esports tournaments, will hold the S-Tier Counter-Strike 2 event PGL Ulaanbaatar 2027 in the capital next year, after the two sides agreed on cooperation to stage it. PGL has previously run international tournaments in Bucharest, Cluj-Napoca and Astana, and Ulaanbaatar becomes a new host city for the company. The event is expected to raise the profile of the domestic esports sector and bring foreign teams, players and fans to the country, while presenting Mongolian culture and fan atmosphere to a global audience. The Horde fan movement, developing with support from 1xBet Mongolia, will showcase local fan culture. PGL also presented its 2027-2028 calendar and plans a Major in Singapore in late 2026. The schedule, participating teams and other details for Ulaanbaatar have not yet been announced.
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M.Lkhagvagerel Beats B.Orkhonbayar to Win Chinggis Khaan Cup Wrestling Title
Published: 2026-11-10
State Garuda M.Lkhagvagerel of Zavkhan Province won the Chinggis Khaan Cup on November 10, winning seven rounds at the Mongol Wrestling Palace to take his first title at the national tournament held for Mongol Pride Day. Dayan Avarga B.Orkhonbayar won six rounds and finished runner-up for the second time. Of 151 registered wrestlers, 128 top-ranked competitors started at noon. Darkhan Avarga N.Batsuuri lost in the first round to sum elephant P.Nyamjav. State Champion O.Khangai and State Elephant D.Altantsooj joined the two finalists in the semifinal four. President U.Khurelsukh presented the prizes, and Parliament Speaker S.Byambatsogt and Prime Minister N.Uchral offered congratulations. The cup, created by presidential decree in November 2024, previously went to E.Dash in 2024 and E.Batmagnai in 2025.
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Ariunkhuslen Places 36th in Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Cycling Time Trial
Published: 2026-11-10
G. Ariunkhuslen finished 36th of 41 athletes in the cycling time trial at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games on 10 November 2026, clocking 14:33.40. Kazakhstan’s Anel Tashbay won in 11:32.57, with Slovak and Russian athletes taking the next places. Ariunkhuslen is the first Mongolian female cyclist to compete at a Youth Olympic Games. She said winds that shifted direction on the return leg made the race harder than expected, and she named aerodynamics as the area to improve.
“It was a very great honor for me to compete at the Youth Olympic Games for the first time.” - G. Ariunkhuslen (news.mn)
She aims to compete at the Asian and World Championships. On the first day, she covered 59.5 km in the mass-start race.
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Chess Grandmaster B. Mungunzul Named Honorary Citizen of Erdenet
Published: 2026-11-10
Bat-Erdeniin Mungunzul, a chess grandmaster, has been named an Honorary Citizen of Erdenet. The city conferred the title on the occasion of its 50th anniversary. Mungunzul, a native of Erdenet, took up chess as a child and has represented Mongolia in international and world-level tournaments. In 2022 she won an individual gold medal at the 44th Chess Olympiad in Chennai, India. She became Mongolia’s national chess champion in 2025 and earned the FIDE Woman Grandmaster (WGM) title in 2026. Isee.mn described her as an athlete who has raised the country’s name on the world stage and left a clear mark on the history of Mongolian chess.
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Arts
Singer S. Nergui Celebrates Honored Artist Title and Receives Uvurkhangai Medal
Published: 2026-11-10
Soloist Surenkhorloogiin Nergui of the Tumen Ekh National Song and Dance Ensemble celebrated her Honored Artist title at a ceremony. The report describes the honor as coming to a female long-song singer from Uvurkhangai Province after 29 years. The Uvurkhangai Governor’s Office and Citizens’ Representatives Khural presented her the “Famous Figure of Uvurkhangai” honorary medal, noting local pride in her work spreading folk art among children and young people. People’s Artist N. Jantsannorov said she puts great thought into her songs, having graduated from a music teacher class before becoming a professional singer. Nergui shared her reaction:
“Having been born into this good fortune, today was a wonderful day when I felt surrounded by the love of so many good people.” - S. Nergui (tug.mn)
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