Ulaanbaatar, February 6, 2025 /MONTSAME/ – The Junior European Cup series tournaments are set to begin on February 8, 2025, in the Italian Republic and the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Mongolian young athletes, under the leadership of Hero of Labor of Mongolia Kh. Tsagaanbaatar, Olympic and World Championship bronze medalist G. Otgontsetseg, and International Master D. Altansukh, have officially registered for these prestigious competitions. The Genova Cadet European Cup-2025 will take place in Genova, Italy, while the Sarajevo Junior European Cup-2025 will be held in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina. These tournaments provide world ranking points and serve as qualification events for the Cadet and Junior World Championships.
The Italian tournament is designated for athletes aged 15 to 17. As of today, 523 judokas from 21 countries have registered to compete. Representing Mongolia, 11 male and six female judokas will take part.
The men’s team includes:
50 kg: T. Tugskhuslen
55 kg: P. Altantsooj
60 kg: B. Tsolmon-Od, N. Tegsh-Ochir, B. Sodmandakh66 kg: N. Erdemdalai, B. Chingunjav
73 kg: B. Dalaitseren, B. Temuulen, B. Gerelt-Och
90 kg: L. Khulegu
The women’s team includes:
44 kg: Ts. Amin-Erdene
52 kg: B. Gundegmaa
57 kg: B. Tsendbazar, E. Oyundelger
63 kg: Kh. Maralmaa
70 kg: Sh. Ariunmunkh
Meanwhile, the Sarajevo tournament in Bosnia and Herzegovina is open to athletes aged 15 to 20. Currently, 395 judokas from 23 countries have confirmed their participation. Representing Mongolia, last year’s Cadet World Championship silver medalists B. Bat-Enerel and M. Tergelsar will compete in the -60 kg category.
66 kg: N. Erdemdalai, B. Chingunjav
73 kg: B. Dalaitseren, B. Temuulen, B. Gerelt-Och
90 kg: L. Khulegu
The women’s team includes:
44 kg: Ts. Amin-Erdene
52 kg: B. Gundegmaa
57 kg: B. Tsendbazar, E. Oyundelger
63 kg: Kh. Maralmaa
70 kg: Sh. Ariunmunkh
Meanwhile, the Sarajevo tournament in Bosnia and Herzegovina is open to athletes aged 15 to 20. Currently, 395 judokas from 23 countries have confirmed their participation. Representing Mongolia, last year’s Cadet World Championship silver medalists B. Bat-Enerel and M. Tergelsar will compete in the -60 kg category.