Sports & Youth: Mongolia’s junior team won 45 medals (13 gold, 13 silver, 19 bronze) at the 12th International Children’s Games in Chita, Russia, competing in judo, wrestling, boxing, archery, athletics, chess and more. Sports Infrastructure: Construction has started on the “President” Sports Complex east of Dunjingarav Shopping Center and near the National Garden Park, designed for thousands of children and young people and 19 sports. Art & Culture: The Chinggis Khaan National Museum will host a special exhibition, “Wind of the Great Ocean Across the Steppe: Raphael & Bernini,” bringing major Renaissance and Baroque works to Mongolia for the first time in Asia. Skills & Careers: At WorldSkills Shanghai 2026, Mongolian competitor Nomin G. won the “Best of Nation Award” in welding, while Erkhembileg S. earned silver in CNC turning. Travel & Lifestyle: Direct Ulaanbaatar–New Delhi flights began Sept. 28 via Hunnu Air, cutting travel time to about 5 hours and boosting tourism, medical travel and trade links. Mongolia–Japan People-to-People: Prime Minister Uchral met Japan-Mongolia friendship leaders and parliamentarians, focusing on trade, engineering education cooperation and easier travel for Mongolian citizens. Mongolia–Russia Defense Talks: Mongolia’s deputy defense minister met a Russian counterpart to discuss expanding cooperation in military education, training and research.