Ulaanbaatar
Mongolia Wins U12 Asian Open Tee Ball International Tournament
Sports
Ulaanbaatar, August 18, 2025 /MONTSAME/. Mongolian athletes triumphed at the 16th U12 Asian Open Tee Ball International Tournament, held from August 16 to 18, 2025, in Anan City, Tokushima Prefecture, Japan, securing gold, silver, and bronze medals.
The gold medal was claimed by athletes from the “SK” Club of Bayangol District, the silver by the “Demons” Club of Sukhbaatar District, and the bronze by the “Peak” Club team of the Capital city. The national team of the Mongolian Baseball and Softball Federation also achieved prize-winning placements. Mongolian athletes proudly represented their country on the championship podium, with the national anthem played and the Golden Soyombo State flag raised.
Tee Ball is an innovative, modern sport that combines elements of soccer and table tennis, played on a specially designed curved table. Originally developed to improve soccer skills, it has evolved into an independent competitive sport. Players use a ball similar to the standard soccer ball and compete individually or in pairs, controlling the ball with their feet, head, shoulders, or chest—without using their hands—while aiming to make it impossible for opponents to return the ball.
The sport was first initiated in Hungary in 2012, and, since 2017, international associations and tournaments have been established in multiple countries.
