Ulaanbaatar
Mongolians Compete in Their 16th Winter Olympic Games
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Ulaanbaatar, February 23, 2026 /MONTSAME/. The XXV Winter Olympic Games, a symbol of unity and harmony for humankind, concluded officially after 16 days of competition.
Athletes from 92 countries participated in this edition of the Games. Norway topped the medal standings with 18 gold, 12 silver, and 11 bronze medals. The United States followed with 12 gold, 12 silver, and nine bronze medals, while the Netherlands, Italy, and Germany rounded out the top positions. Among Asian nations, Japan placed within the top 10, China ranked 12th, South Korea 13th, and Kazakhstan 19th. Of the 92 participating countries, 29 returned home with at least one medal, and 20 nations claimed Olympic gold.
Mongolia fielded three athletes in cross-country skiing and alpine skiing. The highest result was achieved by Ariunbat A., who placed 38th in his Olympic debut. International Master Achbadrakh B. competed in three events at his third Olympic Games, while Ariuntungalag E. tested her speed and strength in two events at her first Olympics. The Games were broadcast live nationwide on eight channels across six television networks. In addition, five Mongolian journalists, videographers, and photographers worked on-site at the Olympic venues.
On the closing day, a notable moment occurred when Battushig B., Member of the International Olympic Committee and President of the Mongolian National Olympic Committee, presented medals to the United States men’s ice hockey team, who were crowned Olympic champions. The American team celebrated its third Olympic gold medal after a 46-year interval, a historic moment shared by Mongolians as well.
Since first participating in the 1964 Innsbruck Winter Olympics, Mongolia has now sent athletes to the Winter Games for the 16th time consecutively.
