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Monkhbatyn UrantsetsegMongolian judoka and sambo wrestler
Date of Birth: 14.03.1990
Country:  Mongolia |
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Early Life and Career
Munkhbatyn Urantsetseg, born in 1990 in Bayan-Ovoon, Mongolia, began her journey in judo and sambo at a young age. In 2009, she earned her first international accolade with a bronze medal at the Asian Judo Championships.
International Success
Urantsetseg's breakthrough came in 2010 when she won the World Sambo Championship. She continued to excel, claiming the Asian Judo Championship title in 2012 and becoming the World Judo Champion in 2013. She also secured bronze medals at the Asian Championships and World Combat Games that year.
Olympic Dreams
In 2016, Urantsetseg competed in the Rio Olympics, seeded first in the 48 kg category. She advanced to the quarterfinals, only to face the reigning World Championship bronze medalist and lose. However, she fought back through the repechage, defeating the Olympic champion and local favorite to earn a bronze medal.
Continued Dominance
Urantsetseg's success continued with another World Judo Championship victory in 2017. At the 2018 Asian Games, she secured a bronze medal and followed it up with a bronze at the 2019 World Judo Championships.
Tokyo 2020
At the 2021 World Championships in Budapest, Urantsetseg once again won bronze. She capped off her remarkable career at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, where she valiantly claimed a bronze medal in the 48 kg category, adding to her impressive collection of accolades.
Legacy
Munkhbatyn Urantsetseg's exceptional achievements in judo and sambo have made her a national hero in Mongolia. Her numerous medals at international competitions, including an Olympic bronze, have cemented her status as one of the greatest Mongolian athletes of all time.
