Mongolia is preparing to host the prestigious World Horseback Archery Championship for the first time ever. The 17th edition will take place at the foot of Taij Mountain in Nalaikh District. The dates are August 21 to 23, 2025. Moreover, this event will highlight the “Nomad” World Culture Festival. It will bring together elite horse archers from over 30 countries.
Significantly, the traditional Mongolian archery discipline, “Bumbug Namnaa,” will appear as an official category for the first time. This step recognizes Mongolia’s rich cultural heritage. It also aims to boost global awareness of its unique sporting traditions. Additionally, organizers hope to inspire younger generations to preserve these ancient skills.
From Mongolia, 15 elite competitors, including national champions in global rankings, will participate. Alongside the athletes, international judges, coaches, and senior officials from the World Horseback Archery Federation will attend. Distinguished guests, such as the Vice President of the World Martial Arts Games Committee, will also join. Their presence will enhance the event’s prestige and ensure expert judging.
The event starts on August 21 with training sessions, a judges’ seminar, and horse selection by teams. Meanwhile, judges will attend a seminar from 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM. Later, horse selection and course trials continue. The day ends with a technical council meeting at 4:00 PM.
On August 22, the competition begins with the Serial Shot event at 8:00 AM. Then, the opening ceremony starts at 11:00 AM. After that, the Qabaq event runs until 6:00 PM. Finally, an award ceremony will recognize the day’s top performers.
The final day, August 23, features the Masahee event in the morning. Next, the Bumbug Namnaa competition takes place from 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM. The championship concludes with a closing ceremony and awards at 5:30 PM.
Overall, this World Horseback Archery Championship marks a historic milestone for Mongolia. It highlights the country’s dedication to preserving its ancient horse archery tradition. Furthermore, it shares Mongolia’s culture with the world. Therefore, spectators and participants alike eagerly await this exciting event.
