The 35th National Adult Swimming Championship was successfully held from January 8 to 12, 2026, at the Etügen–Central Swimming Pool in Ulaanbaatar. A total of 123 top athletes representing 20 clubs operating nationwide took part in the competition, competing in 46 individual and relay events to test their skills, speed, and strength.
The competition was officiated by the panel of judges from the Mongolian Amateur Swimming Federation. In addition, a team of more than 30 people—including engineers and technical staff, coaches, and service personnel of the Etügen–Central Swimming Pool—worked together to successfully carry out the organizational operations of the event.
The National Adult Swimming Championship is the highest-level domestic competition, as it determines athlete rankings and serves as a selection event for continental, world, and international competitions. Therefore, it holds special significance for teams and clubs, which traditionally compete with their strongest and most complete line-ups.
During the championship, a total of 24 national records were broken, marking the highest number of records set in comparison with previous years. This achievement clearly demonstrates the significant improvement in the skill level and training standards of Mongolian swimmers and their steady progress toward continental and world-class performance. International Master of Sports B. Enkhkhuslen, who is currently training in the United States, returned to compete in this championship after four years and set 11 new national records, serving as a strong role model for young athletes.
Another highlight of the competition was in the men’s 100-meter backstroke, where M. Khanbilig of the “We Aquatics” club fulfilled the qualification standard for Master of Sports with a time of 56.75 seconds.
Team standings (overall results):
1st place: “We Aquatics” club, featuring highly experienced and skilled athletes, won 41 gold, 15 silver, and 15 bronze medals.
2nd place: “Alpha” club, composed primarily of young and emerging athletes, earned 3 gold, 14 silver, and 8 bronze medals.
3rd place: “Khangarid” club of the Erdenet Mining Corporation Sports Complex, which has made a valuable contribution to the development of aquatic sports and produced many outstanding athletes and coaches, secured 2 gold, 5 silver, and 5 bronze medals.
This year’s championship was supported by organizations such as RE/MAX Mongolia, RE/MAX Swimming Club, Energy Resources LLC, Bosa Impex LLC, and MCS Estates LLC, which collaborated as sponsors to support the event’s organization.
In addition, the MNB Sports channel covered the competition in full over five days and is currently preparing to broadcast it to viewers as a series of 2–3 full-length programs.
