Mongolian Judokas Shine at Asian Championship
The Asian Judo Championships have kicked off in Hong Kong with a total of 166 male and 106 female athletes from 36 countries vying for glory. The Mongolian team had a stellar performance on the first day of the competition, raking in several medals.
B.Baasankhuu, competing in the women’s -48 kg weight category, faced off against a South Korean athlete for the gold medal and emerged victorious, clinching the first gold for the Mongolian team. Meanwhile, B.Tsogt-Ochir went head-to-head with an athlete from Kazakhstan for the bronze medal and also secured a win.
The medal streak continued with L.Sosorbaram, competing in the -52 kg weight category, defeating their South Korean opponent and claiming the bronze medal. Additionally, B.Erhembayar and L.Enhriilen both brought home gold medals in the men’s -66 kg and women’s -57 kg categories, respectively.
On the second day of competition, B.Gankhaich faced off against a Japanese athlete in the women’s -63 kg category and ended up with a silver medal. Similarly, B.Nyam-Erdene also secured a silver medal in the women’s -70 kg category.
The Mongolian team has shown great determination and skill at the Asian Judo Championships, and fans are eagerly watching to see if they can continue their winning streak in the upcoming matches.
