2026.08.21

Winner Announced for the Six-Year, 100% Sumo Wrestling Scholarship

M. Batbileg, a student at School No. 121, has been selected in the selection process for a scholarship program offering six years of 100% tuition support to study sumo wrestling at a school in Japan.

M. Batbileg, winner of the six-year sumo wrestling scholarship.

Uudam Mongol School announced a SUMO WRESTLING SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM offering six years of 100% tuition support at a school in Japan, aimed at supporting every child's talents and dreams. The results of the selection process are in, and M. Batbileg, a student at School No. 121, has been selected.

The selection process evaluated candidates' physical conditioning, movement coordination and flexibility, technical skill, feel for the sport, attitude, and future potential.

M. Batbileg will enroll at Meitoku Gijuku School in Japan starting in April 2027, and will take part in a six-year program with 100% tuition support to continue training in sumo wrestling.

This scholarship recognizes not only a child's current skill, but supports their future potential and dreams, offering a long-term opportunity to pursue education and sport together.

We extend our sincere thanks to all the children and families who took part in the selection process for this scholarship program. Congratulations to M. Batbileg — we wish him great success on this new path of study in Japan and in his future goals in sumo wrestling.

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