Mongolia Successfully Hosts 2023 East Asian Youth Games
“Ulaanbaatar 2023” East Asian Youth Games were successfully organized in Mongolia for the first time from August 16 to 23, 2023
“Ulaanbaatar 2023” East Asian Youth Games were successfully organized in Mongolia for the first time from August 16 to 23, 2023, in 12 categories of 11 sports. The Closing Ceremony was held at the Sukhbaatar square on the last day of the Games. The People’s Republic of China topped the medal tally with 89 medals - 38 gold, 32 silver, and 19 bronze, followed by Japan, South Korea, and Chinese Taipei. Mongolia rounded off the 2023 East Asian Youth Games in fifth place with 44 medals, including three gold, 13 silver, and 28 bronze. “Mongolia successfully hosted the biggest regional youth games for the first time. For our country, sports play a significant role in developing friendly relations and stable cooperation with East Asian countries, the world leaders in economy, society, and human development. Through sports, we can promote Mongolian culture and traditions abroad. Therefore, the Government of Mongolia is committed to supporting youth sports,” highlighted B. Bat-Erdene, Member of the State Great Khural and Head of the State Committee for Physical Education and Sport. The East Asian Olympic Committee unites nine National Olympic Committees. This year, more than 880 athletes from seven National Olympic Committees competed in the "Ulaanbaatar 2023" EAYG, testing their skills and power for eight days. The EAYG brought together over 1,200 volunteers, 226 coaches, 123 technical and referee representatives appointed by Asian sports federations, and 191 national judges and technical staff.
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