Construction of the "Mongolia-China Heads of State Sports Complex" has officially commenced.

The complex will be constructed on Hunnu Street in the 36th khoroo of Bayanzurkh district, Ulaanbaatar. The groundbreaking ceremony was attended by President Khurelsukh Ukhnaa and Cao Li, Chargé d'Affaires ad interim of the Embassy of the People's Republic of China (PRC) in Mongolia, alongside other official representatives.

The President expressed gratification over the project's implementation within the framework of the Agreements on Economic and Technical Cooperation established between the governments of the two countries in 2018 and 2019, highlighting it as a tangible symbol of friendly relations, cooperation, mutual trust, and friendship between the peoples of both nations.

He emphasized that the complex holds significant importance in promoting sports development, fostering the talents of youth, and expanding opportunities for citizens of all ages to engage in physical culture and sports for a healthy, active lifestyle. The President further noted that the complex represents a major investment in the future of sports, serving as a venue for universal physical education, a launching pad for youth dreams, a training base for athletes to advance their achievements, and a space supporting healthy living.

On behalf of the people of Mongolia, President Khurelsukh expressed gratitude to President Xi Jinping, as well as the Government and people of the PRC, for supporting and implementing the project.

Cao Li highlighted that the project, funded by RMB 779 million in grant aid from China, has received special attention from the heads of state of both countries and will deliver significant benefits to the Mongolian public. He also expressed confidence that completing and handing over the complex on schedule will mark a major event demonstrating the traditional friendly relations between China and Mongolia.

The sports complex will cover an area of 58,000 square meters, with a capacity to serve 10,000 people and enable approximately 6,000 youth daily to train across 19 sports disciplines. In addition, the facility will include playgrounds, sports commercial and service areas, and training halls, as well as sports diagnostics and rehabilitation rooms.

The general contractor, Shaanxi Construction Engineering Group Corporation, plans to commission the sports complex in 2030.

Published Date:2026-10-18