MGL PRESIDENT FOR TRANSLATION

I am the president of the Mongolian
Judo Association.

Member of the Parliament.

I started practicing sambo and judo since
I was 15 or 16 years old.

It is about life discipline of people.

I have been contributing to judo
development in Mongolia

with the help of my friends and team

To build a solid foundation of discipline
and lifestyle of future Mongolians

through sport.

That's why I support the sport.

There are some advantages of
organizing the Grand Slam.

It is an opportunity for young athletes
to gain scores during the four years of

Olympic cycle.

For one weight division, four Mongolians
will have a chance to compete.

So Grand Slam is an opportunity.

Secondly,

Youngsters and teenagers will have a
chance to see the famous athletes

and Olympic medalists with their own eyes.

It will make them proud to practice
the sport.

There are many other reasons.
I mentioned only two.

The problem with the world is the
emergence of social media and cell phones

Drugs and alcohols.

Sport is a practical way to get
rid of bad habits.

Being busy.

Of course, Grand Slam is an opportunity
as I mentioned earlier.

In Mongolia for example, we organize
Junior Championship every year.

5-6 thousand children come to participate
from every corner of the country.

We use 6 competition areas simultaneously.

It shows the importance of organizing
the Grand Slam to the children.

Yesterday, a 15-year-old girl won a
bronze medal for example.

Olympic medalists and champions who made
history are now founding their judo clubs.

Through their judo clubs, they're
teaching the youth.

I think that's the answer for your
question.

Judo is rapidly developing in last
10 years.

I will reiterate what I mentioned earlier.

It is a way to live and discipline to
overcome obstacles in life, through sport

which builds the practical experience to
take care of their family.

I will continue supporting the sport.

10 years ago, two kids joined in the IJF's
program to develop judo in the countryside

One of them was Baasankhuu.

After 10 years, Baasankhuu became
a World Champion,

Asian Champion and Olympic
silver medalist.

It is a clear example.