SUCCESS OF EAST ASIAN YOUTH GAMES 2023

The Ulaanbaatar-2023 East Asian Youth Games were successfully organised from 16 to 23 August 2023.

Ulaanbaatar, the capital of Mongolia, hosted this multi-sport event featuring 11 sports. It was an event to remember as Mongolia hosted a multi-sport event for the first time.

The official opening speech of the “Ulaanbaatar-2023” East Asian Youth Games was given by IOC member and Mongolian NOC President BATTUSHIG Batbold, who officially declared the Games opening on 17 August.

A total of 842 athletes from 7 NOCs from the East Asian region participated in the Games, showcasing their skills and talent. The event was a huge success thanks to more than 1200 volunteers, 130 international-level judges, and technical staff working tirelessly to ensure the event ran smoothly.

During the Games, the East Asian Council meeting, Sports and Rules Committee, and Medical Committee meetings were held with representatives of all  9 NOCs, including the NOC Guam. At the Council Meeting, Mr. Yang Shu An, the Chinese Olympic Committee, was elected President of the East Asian Olympic Committee.