Mongolia Brief September 8, 2014 Part III
Mongolia’s Ministry of Justice and Affiliated Organs Host Open Day This Saturday on September 13th
September 8
(infomongolia.com) From 9 o'clock in the morning until 05:00 pm, the Ministry
of Justice in association with affiliated Implementing and Regulatory Agencies
and Authorities are organizing Open Day at Chinggis Square on September 13,
2014.
During the day,
all-relevant services will be provided to civilians with free advices that aim
to promote organizers’ activities and close collaborations with citizens.
“Khoromkhon” FC Wins Niislel National League 2014
September 8
(infomongolia.com) The "Niislel" National League 2014 championship
organized by Mongolian Football Federation was successfully held in two rounds
from June 25 to August 30, 2014.
The first round
was held from June 25 to July 08 and the second on August 01-30 among “Erchim”,
“Khangarid”, “Khoromkhon”, “Ulaanbaatar University”, “FC Ulaanbaatar” and
“Selenge Press” clubs.
The final match
of the Niislel League 2014 was held on September 03, 2014, where “Khoromkhon”
won over “Erchim” by 1:0 score and becomes the 2014 Champion of National
Niislel League.
The Bronze
medal game was held between “Khangarid” and “Ulaanbaatar University”. However
the match tied with 0:0, winner was determined by penalty kicks, where
“Khangarid” FC dominated by 4:3.
Winners of 2014 National “Niislel” League:
Champion -
“Erchim” FC
Runner-up -
“Khoromkhon” FC
Third place -
“Khangarid” FC
Best Goalkeeper
- B.Ariunbold, “Erchim” FC
Best Defender -
B.Anar, “Erchim” FC
Best Midfielder
- Kh.Tsend-Ayush, “Khoromkhon” FC
Best Forwarder
- Yusuke Minami, “Ulaanbaatar University” FC
Best Referee -
B.Khash-Erdene, Mongolian Football Federation
Postage Stamps Dedicated to Historic Visits of Heads of State of China and Russia to Mongolia Released
September 8
(infomongolia.com) Recently, the heads of state of the People's Republic of
China Mr. Xi Jinping and the Russian Federation Mr. Vladimir Putin have
conducted a state and working visits to Mongolia.
Following these
visits, “Mongol Shuudan” JSC (Mongol Post) issued a series of new postage
stamps namely “Historic visit of H.E. Mr. Xi Jinping, President of the People’s
Republic of China to Mongolia” and “Historic visit of H.E. Mr. Vladimiri Putin,
President of the Russian Federation to Mongolia”. The total exemplar of these
stamps released is ten thousands each.
In conjunction,
Mongol Post has also released a postage stamp dedicated to the 75th
anniversary of the victory of the Battles at the Khalkh River (The Battles of
Khalkhyn Gol) marking in 2014.
Ambassador Somnath Ghosh Requests to Open Indian School in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
September 8
(infomongolia.com) Governor of the Capital City and Mayor of Ulaanbaatar,
E.Bat-Uul received in his office the Ambassador Extraordinary and
Plenipotentiary of the Republic of India to Mongolia, Somnath Ghosh on
September 08, 2014.
During the
meeting, sides exchanged views on the city development and further
collaboration issues to implement and Ambassador S.Ghosh noted, “Currently,
about 200 nationals of India are residing in UB and we would like to ask your
assistance to these citizens if necessary. Moreover, we wish to accelerate an
intergovernmental agreement on founding an Indian School in Ulaanbaatar”.
In response,
Mayor E.Bat-Uul expressed his readiness to provide all necessary supports,
particularly in legal frames on opening the School in the capital city of
Mongolia.
Related:
Indian
Ambassador asks to establish Indian school here – Montsame, September 8
D.Gankhuyag meets Anglo American Group’s delegation
By N. Khaliun
Ulaanbaatar,
September 8 (MONTSAME) The Mining Minister D.Gankhuyag Monday received a
delegation led by Mr James Harman, a chairman of the Anglo American Group in
charge of business and development affairs.
Mr Gankhuyag
noted that parliament adopted on January 21 of 2014 in the third reading draft
bills on amendments to the Law on Mineral Resources, "and this has created
more favorable legal environment for foreign investments".
To this Mr
Harman said the Anglo American Group is interested in investing coal and copper
industries in Mongolia.
Anglo American
plc is a multinational mining company headquartered in London, United Kingdom.
It is the world's largest producer of platinum, with around 40% of world
output, and a major producer of diamonds, copper, nickel, iron ore and
metallurgical and thermal coal. It has operations in Africa, Asia, Australasia,
Europe, North America and South America.
FM meets European Commissioner
By B.
Amarsaikhan
Ulaanbaatar,
September 8 (MONTSAME) The Foreign Minister L.Bold received the European
Commissioner for Education, Culture, Multilingualism and Youth Ms Androulla
Vassiliou on Monday.
The sides
exchanged opinions on expanding cooperation in education and culture and on
involving Mongolian students and youth in educational and cultural programmes,
implemented by European Commission.
After this the
sides participated in a ceremony of celebrating the 25th anniversary of
relations between Mongolia and EU.
American Corner provides accessible location for English classes
By B.
Amarsaikhan
Ulaanbaatar,
September 8 (MONTSAME) During these August and September, the "American
Corner" in Ulaanbaatar hosted eight-week English language classes for the
disabled. This training was initiated by local NGO that works for the rights
and empowerment of people in wheelchairs and other disabled, reported the US
Embassy on Monday.
On August 29,
Public Affairs Cultural Specialist Shannon Moore and "American
Corner" coordinator Bolormaa met participants of the training, listened to
their English-language presentations and heard their feedback. The
participants, many of whom are in wheelchairs, expressed their gratitude that
there was a space for them to go to learn English.
The closing
ceremony was attended by 20 people, mostly from Ulaanbaatar.
Summer Camp for Children with Disabilities Empowers Mongolians and Provides New Perspectives
Ulaanbaatar,
August 30 (U.S. Embassy) Alumni from this year’s State Department-funded Sports
United Exchange Program from the Mongolian Sitting Volleyball Association has
organized the very first sports camp for disabled children in Mongolia.
The camp,
entitled “Children Our Future,” was a five-day summer camp in a national park
outside of the capital city that expanded the horizons of the participants.
Twenty secondary school children, ages 8-15, were selected to participate in
the camp, which was funded through an Embassy local grant program.
This was the
first time that any of the children, who had different physical disabilities
including epilepsy, mobility impairments, and vision impairments, to be away
from their families and to know they have the potential to live independent
lives as adults.
More
importantly, this was the first time that the children were included and
encouraged to participate in sports, and they learned about the possibilities
available to them through Paralympic sports. The Sports United Program Alumni
were inspiring role models who encouraged participants to stay healthy, play
sports, staying motivated, and to set goals.
On the final
day of the camp, Public Affairs Cultural Specialist Shannon Moore visited the
camp and saw the results of the five-day camp.
World Champion Boldbaatar receives “Altan Ochir” medal
By B.
Amarsaikhan
Ulaanbaatar,
September 8 (MONTSAME) “Altan Ochir” medal was handed to judo world champion
(men’s 60kg) G.Boldbaatar and a trainer D.Munkhbayar on Monday at Mongolia’s
National Olympic Committee.
The champion
will head to S.Korea to partake in the Incheon Asian Games-2014. The judo
silver-medalist (women’s 46kg) from Nanjing Youth Olympics B.Dulguun received
an “Olympiin Aldar” (Olympic Glory) medal. Her trainer Munkhbayar was awarded
in recognition of his outstanding training of silver and gold medalists of the
Youth Olympics.
G.Boldbaatar is
to take part in Incheon Games first time, "they will of high competence as
the strongest ones will come," he anticipates.
World champion G.Boldbaatar awarded three-room apartment
By B. Khuder
Ulaanbaatar,
September 8 (MONTSAME) Director-general of the “Erdenet” Mining Corporation
Ts.Davaatseren last week received judoka G.Boldbaatar, a gold medallist of the
2014 World Judo Championship.
Mr Davaatseren
congratulated the judoka on becoming the third in Mongolia World champion for
judo, and gave a key to a three-room flat. Moreover, the world champion was
given a cash prize of MNT 25 million.
G.Boldbaatar
started his sport career in the “Khangarid” sports club at the Mining
Corporation coached by Sh.Bat-Orshikh. He is still a member of this club.
T.Batchimeg finished 6th FIDE Women’s Grand Prix series
By B. Khuder
Ulaanbaatar,
September 8 (MONTSAME) A player of the national selected chess team T.Batchimeg
GM took 6th place in the third series of the FIDE Women's Grand Prix 2013-2014,
which was concluded Sunday in Sharjah, the United Arab Emirates.
The tournament
was attended by 12 top women chess players from Mongolia, Russia, China, India,
Georgia, Armenia, Slovenia, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Lithuania, Qatar, Bulgaria and
Kazakhstan.
After 11 games,
Batchimeg had three wins, seven draws and one lose, collecting 6.5 points. This
id how she satisfied a condition of receiving the title of men’s Grand Master
of FIDE.
Two Chinese Ju
Wenjun and Hou Yifan took first two places, Indian Dronavalli Harika finished
the 3rd.
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