Mongolian athletes won gold medals in para powerlifting and para taekwondo at the 5th Asian Para Games, Aichi-Nagoya 2026, held in Japan, bringing pride and honour to their country.
In para powerlifting, E.Sodnompiljee, a member of Mongolia’s national team, Hero of Labour of Mongolia, Merited Athlete, and senior coach-instructor at the “Soyombo” Service Training Center of the Training Department of the University of Internal Affairs, won the gold medal after successfully lifting 246 kg. This victory made him a two-time Asian Para Games champion. It was his fourth medal at the Asian Para Games, following one gold and two silver medals at previous editions.
In women’s para taekwondo, U.Surenjav, a member of Mongolia’s national team, Hero of Labour of Mongolia, and a student in Class 2311 at the Law School of the University of Internal Affairs, won the gold medal in the women’s 52 kg category, becoming an Asian Para Games champion. Having previously won a silver medal at the Asian Para Games, she improved on her earlier result to claim gold this time. U.Surenjav also made history as the first Mongolian woman to win a gold medal at the Paris 2024 Summer Paralympic Games.
The academic community of the University of Internal Affairs extends its warmest congratulations to Heroes of Labour of Mongolia E.Sodnompiljee and U.Surenjav, who continue to bring honour to Mongolia on the international sporting stage, and wishes them continued success in their professional careers, studies, and sporting endeavours.
