Today, during official events dedicated to the opening of the first in the history of the international Army games of the competition, “Horse races”, the main judge of the competition in a solemn ceremony read out a message from the President of Mongolia khaltmagiin of Battulga.

“Distinguished guests, representatives of the war, the participants of the first international marathon. Welcome to Mongolia”, – was said in the beginning.

Later in the address the President expressed his appreciation for the holding of the contest in Mongolia and reported the organizer of the contest – “I Want to Express my enthusiasm that in our country within the international Army games, organized by the Ministry of defence of the Russian Federation, for the first time held a competition “Horse races”.

“History of Mongolia, is the story of a cavalry,” said the chief judge of the competition, continuing to voice the President’s address.

“International horse marathon, first organized in our country and restoring his historical memory and opens a new page in history,” it was said further in the address about the importance of the competition.

In the conclusion of appeals stated: “we Hope that horse races will be a special test, which requires our soldiers training, patience, courage, dexterity and skill, and will be an event contributing to the improvement of professional skills, discipline, organization, knowledge, experience and stamina, strengthening cooperation and understanding. I want to wish you success equestrian marathon “Aravt”, the organizers, participants, observers of this competition. Let under the auspices of the eternal blue heaven bless us all the great flag of the Mongolian army.”

In addition, the President of Mongolia has been a lot said about the history of “Aravt”, honoring the history of the great Empire of Genghis Khan and the emergence of Mongolia. The head of state was voiced by the country’s large-scale competitions in which men tested their strength, agility and skill, defines criteria of masculinity.

The solemn opening ceremony of the contest took place on the territory of the United training center of the Armed Forces of Mongolia, “Tavan Tolgoi”, which will host the international contest of “Horse races” within the international army games – 2019.

In the new competition, “Horse races” held in the framework of the army-2019 on the territory of Mongolia are participating equestrian units from 4 countries Russia, Mongolia, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan.

The contest will run until 8 August 2019, and end with a solemn closing ceremony with the awarding of the winners of the competition.

The Department of information and mass communications

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Published Date:2019-08-05