Mongolia at the 2018 Winter Paralympics facts for kids
Mongolia sent a special athlete to the 2018 Winter Paralympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea. This big event brings together athletes with disabilities from all over the world. Mongolia's representative was Ganbold Batmunkh, who competed in para-Nordic skiing. He earned his spot by doing well in the Para Nordic Skiing World Cup.
Mongolia's Paralympic Team
In November 2017, Ganbold Batmunkh (whose name in Mongolian is Б.Ганболд) received an invitation to join the 2018 Winter Paralympics. He was the only athlete representing Mongolia at these Games.
Here is a look at Team Mongolia for the 2018 Winter Paralympics:
| Name | Sport | Gender | Classification | Events | ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ganbold Batmunkh (Mongolian: Б.Ганболд) | para-Nordic skiing | male | standing | cross country skiing |
About Para-Nordic Skiing
Ganbold Batmunkh is a skilled para-Nordic skier. This sport involves different types of skiing for athletes with disabilities. Batmunkh competes in cross-country skiing, where athletes race across long distances on snow.
Batmunkh had competed in the Paralympics before. He was part of the 2014 Winter Paralympics. His best result there was finishing fourteenth in the 20km Classic Style - Standing race. He completed that race in 1 hour, 11 minutes, and 8.3 seconds.
He also showed great skill at the World Championships in 2017. There, he achieved his best finish, coming in ninth place in the 20km - Standing event. His time for that race was 1 hour, 2 minutes, and 15.4 seconds.
To qualify for the 2018 Paralympics, Batmunkh needed to earn enough points. In September 2017, he went to a World Cup event in Germany. He had already collected 130 World Cup points. Five of these points were earned during the 2017/2018 season. These points were very important because they allowed him to go to the Paralympics.
Ganbold Batmunkh is coached by J. Dondo (whose name in Mongolian is Ж.Дондогийн).
