MONGOLIAN DELEGATION MEETS IPC PRESIDENT

Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/ A Mongolian delegation in Sochi Tuesday met with Sir Philip Craven, the president of the International Paralympic Committee (IPC). At the meeting in Ayvazovsky Hotel present were D.Nyamkhuu, a president of the Mongolian Paralympic Committee (MPC), D.Surenkhorloo, a head of the Mongolian Paralympic team, and N.Oyunbat, a secretary-general at MPC. After the Mongolians signed the Honorary guest book of the IPC, Sir Craven praised achievements of MPC, citing the gold medal won by D.Baatarjav in men’s archery recurve standing event of 2008 Beijing Olympics. In his turn, Mr Nyamkhuu briefed their actions since 2009 and spoke about a decree by the President of Mongolia Ts.Elbegdorj on development of winter sports in the country. He also mentioned a decision by the Government of Mongolia to build a sports house designated to the disabled, under a funding from the capital city budget. The IPC president promised a support in building of the sports house. Amid the meeting, Sir Craven complimented official outfits of the Mongolian Paralympic team, and wanted one for himself. The Mongolians presented him cashmere wear of Gobi Co, who designed opening ceremony outfits of our paralympic team in Sochi.