“Khangardi” Sports Festival

“KHANGARDI” SPORTS FESTIVAL OPEN SWIMMING COMPETITION

1. Objectives

1.1. The objective of the competition is to implement the Law on Physical Education and Sports of Mongolia and the 2024–2028 Action Plan of the Governor of the Capital City and Mayor of Ulaanbaatar. Held in celebration of the 387th anniversary of Ulaanbaatar, the competition aims to encourage children, youth, and adults in the capital city to participate in aquatic sports, promote widespread public participation in sporting events, help prevent physical inactivity, and improve physical fitness and overall health.

2. Organization and Dates

2.1. The competition shall be jointly organized by the Capital City Governor’s Office, the Capital City Physical Education and Sports Department, the Mongolian Amateur Swimming Federation (Mongolia Aquatics), and the Mongolian Masters Swimming Association.

2.2. The swimming competition of the “Khangardi” Sports Festival shall be held on 28–29 November 2026 at the swimming pool of the Physical Education and Sports Department of Songinokhairkhan District.

3. General Information and Categories

3.1. The swimming competition shall be conducted in accordance with the Competition Rules of the Mongolian Amateur Swimming Federation (Mongolia Aquatics).

3.2. The competition shall be organized according to the following skill categories:

3.3. Category A: Swimmers with official competitive rankings or titles.

3.4. Category B: Recreational and amateur swimmers.

3.5. Category C: Beginner swimmers or those participating in a swimming competition for the first time.

Individual events and team relay events shall be organized within these categories.

3.6. Swimmers may choose to compete in a higher skill category but may participate in only one category.

3.7. Relay teams may include swimmers from different skill categories. However, each relay team may include no more than two Category A swimmers.

3.8. Age Groups: The competition is open to participants in the following age groups:

25–34 years (born 1992–2001)

35–44 years (born 1982–1991)

45–54 years (born 1972–1981)

55–64 years (born 1962–1971)

65 years and above (born in 1961 or earlier)

3.9. Relay Events: Relay events shall be held in freestyle and medley formats. Each relay team shall consist of four swimmers: two men and two women. Teams shall compete in the following combined-age groups:

110–139 years

140–169 years

170–199 years

200 years and above

3.10. A swimmer’s age shall be determined as of 31 December 2026. Swimmers may compete only in their respective age groups.