Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, July 2, 2025: The President of Mongolia, Khurelsukh Ukhnaa, has honoured the women’s 3x3 basketball team that won a silver medal in the FIBA 3x3 World Cup 2025 in Ulaanbaatar.
The four players were awarded the title of “Honoured Athlete of Mongolia” by the country’s president at a reception on Tuesday, July 2 – two days after the team had finished second in the competition behind the Netherlands.
After presenting the awards, President Khurelsukh Ukhnaa remarked: “You have elevated the reputation of your homeland and the value of the Mongol person to great heights.
“On behalf of the Mongol people, I extend my sincere gratitude to you, the silver-medal winners of the World Cup, and the head coach. I express my deep appreciation to the Mongolian Basketball Association, the Mongolian 3x3 Basketball Association and the Office of the Governor of the Capital City for securing the rights to organize this competition, as well as to the individuals and institutions for their cooperation.
“As the leader of the state, I am overjoyed and proud that our national basketball associations are achieving such heights of accomplishment in unity. Where there is unity, there is power.
“You have earned the silver medal from the World Cup of team sports, bringing joy to your homeland and fellow compatriots. I wish you a medal from the Olympics; may you flourish to become World Champions.
“Today, the Government of Mongolia commends and honours your hard work, as you have shown the dedication of Mongolian women and set a positive example for children and youth. May Mongolia prosper under the eternal blue sky.”
The four players are: Tserenlkham Munkhsaikhan, Khulan Onolbaatar, Ariuntsetseg Bat-Erdene and Nandinkhusel Nyamjav. They have become the first female Honoured Athletes in the Mongolian basketball community. This also marks the first time the Honoured Athlete title has been awarded to all members of a team in the history of team sports.
Canadian coach Stephen Sir was presented the “Friendship” Medal of Mongolia in recognition of his contribution to the friendly relations between the two countries. He has been working with the team for two years.
*The Montsame National News Agency reports that playmaker Nandinkhusel Nyamjav has been signed by the Florida Institute of Technology’s Florida Tech Panthers team, which competes in NCAA Division II.