Mongolia at the 2017 Asian Winter Games
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| Mongolia at the 2017 Asian Winter Games | |
|---|---|
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| IOC code | MGL |
| NOC | Mongolian National Olympic Committee |
| in Sapporo and Obihiro February 19–26 | |
| Competitors | 46 in 4 sports |
| Flag bearer | Erdenechimeg Barkhuu |
| Medals |
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| Asian Winter Games appearances | |
Mongolia is scheduled to compete in the 2017 Asian Winter Games in Sapporo and Obihiro, Japan from February 19 to 26.[1][2] Mongolia is scheduled to compete in four sports (seven disciplines).[3] The Mongolian team consists of 46 athletes, six less than the number the country sent to the last games six years ago.[4][5]
On February 16, 2017, it was announced that biathlete Erdenechimeg Barkhuu would be the country's flagbearer during the parade of nations at the opening ceremony. Barkhuu will become the first biathlete to carry the national flag at an opening ceremony.[6][7]
The following table lists the Mongolian delegation per sport and gender.
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alpine skiing | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| Biathlon | 4 | 3 | 7 |
| Cross-country skiing | 2 | 4 | 6 |
| Freestyle skiing | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Ice hockey | 18 | 0 | 18 |
| Short track speed skating | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Speed skating | 4 | 3 | 7 |
| Total | 33 | 13 | 46 |
Alpine skiing
Biathlon
Cross-country skiing
Freestyle skiing
Ice hockey
Mongolia has entered a men's team. The team will compete in division one.[8][9] Mongolia finished in fourth place (8th place overall) in division 1 of the competition.[10]
Men's tournament
Mongolia was represented by the following 18 athletes:[11]
- Baatarkhuu Bazarvaani (G)
- Munkhbold Bayarsaikhan (G)
- Batgerel Zorigt (D)
- Boldbayar Bayajikh (D)
- Enkhsukh Erdenetogtokh (D)
- Och Tsendbaatar (D)
- Zolboo Dorjsuren (D)
- Tamir Ganbold (D)
- Munkhuu Boldbaatar (D)
- Gerelt Ider (F)
- Altangerel Ichinnorov (F)
- Erdenesukh Bold (F)
- Shinebayar Tsogtoo (F)
- Batzaya Purevdorj (F)
- Bayarsaikhan Jargalsaikhan (F)
- Mishigsuren Namjil (F)
- Batbold Munkhbayar (F)
- Tserenbaljir Baatarkhuu (F)
Legend: G = Goalie, D = Defense, F = Forward
| Rank | Pld | W | OW | OL | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 |  Thailand |
5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 36 | 12 | +24 | 14 |
| 6 |  Chinese Taipei |
5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 34 | 13 | +21 | 12 |
| 7 |  United Arab Emirates |
5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 29 | 24 | +5 | 9 |
| 8 |  Mongolia |
5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 25 | 23 | +2 | 6 |
| 9 |  Hong Kong |
5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 27 | 27 | 0 | 4 |
| 10 |  Singapore |
5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 56 | –52 | 0 |
| 18 February 2017 19:00 | Thailand | 5–4 (1–1, 3–1, 1–2) | Mongolia | Mikaho Gymnasium Attendance: 200 |
| Game reference | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Referee: Chang Sung-kukLinesmen:  Sawayama Naoki Dominik Altmann | ||||
| 14 min | Penalties | 18 min | ||
| 43 | Shots | 27 | ||
| 20 February 2017 15:30 | Mongolia | 8–0 (2–0, 4–0, 2–0) | Singapore | Mikaho Gymnasium Attendance: 240 |
| Game reference | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 min | Penalties | 66 min | ||
| 41 | Shots | 10 | ||
| 21 February 2017 19:00 | United Arab Emirates | 6–3 (3–0, 1–1, 2–2) | Mongolia | Mikaho Gymnasium Attendance: 200 |
| Game reference | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 min | Penalties | 14 min | ||
| 24 | Shots | 52 | ||
| 23 February 2017 15:30 | Mongolia | 8–6 (6–2, 1–2, 1–2) | Hong Kong | Mikaho Gymnasium Attendance: 280 |
| Game reference | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 min | Penalties | 36 min | ||
| 38 | Shots | 30 | ||
| 25 February 2017 12:00 | Mongolia | 2–6 (0–1, 1–2, 1–3) | Chinese Taipei | Mikaho Gymnasium Attendance: 500 |
| Game reference | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 min | Penalties | 14 min | ||
| 23 | Shots | 28 | ||