President issues decree on promoting team sports

Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/ On August 13, President of Mongolia Ts.Elbegdorj issued Decree No. 144 on giving directions to the Government for promoting Mongolia’s team sports in frames of gradual implementation of the objective to develop the public physical culture. The decree is giving directions to the Government to intensify the development of team sports, including basketball, volleyball, football and hockey, establish basis for preparing world-class teams and athletes, to establish infrastructure in line with global standards for organizing regional and international sport competitions, and to found an academy specialized for training team sport athletes. The document also appeals government and non-government organizations, trainers and coaches, business institutions, foreign and domestic investors and donors to support development of and promote team sports. Prior to this decree, many frameworks have been organized in accordance with the Decree No.53, issues on March 26 of 2010, on promoting public physical culture and sports. The decree aimed to increase the young generation’s interest in sports, to shape healthy lifestyles and fitness, as well as to establish the basis for preparing successful athletes to compete in Olympics, continental and global competitions.