Mongolia Takes Flight in Disc Golf with Exciting Developments

In a groundbreaking move, Mongolia has taken its first steps towards embracing disc golf as a mainstream sport. This summer, under the Marco Polo program, the Professional Disc Golf Association (PDGA) delivered 18 permanent baskets and discs to the Turgen Club grounds through a grant. The Paul McBeth Foundation team also visited Mongolia, mapping the field with 18 holes according to international standards and donating additional 9 baskets.

The new infrastructure has opened up exciting opportunities for Mongolians of all ages to engage in disc golf. As a result, activities have become more widespread among citizens, official organizations, families, friends, seniors, and children. The Mongolian Disc Golf Association began organizing tournaments at the Turgen club field in June, with every Saturday from July featuring UDG series league tournaments using the UDisc application.

These events not only promoted disc golf but also encouraged community engagement. In September, the association collaborated with the State Committee of Physical Education and Sports to host an event called "Let's make time for disc golf." Competitions were held in various categories, including teenage, youth, adult, senior, family, and friends groups.

The response was overwhelming, with a total of 500 people attending the events. Among the participants, there were 47 students from secondary schools competing in the teen category, while 54 adults participated in teams. The event also featured a DJ performance during the closing ceremony, adding to the festive atmosphere.

The success of these initiatives has sparked hope that disc golf will become a universal sport in Mongolia. In the future, the Mongolian Disc Golf Association plans to expand its reach by involving universities and general education schools, as well as placing disc golf baskets in parks and sports fields across all provinces.

Their ultimate goal is to make disc golf accessible to people of all ages, promoting health, inclusivity, and community engagement. With hard work and dedication, they aim to achieve excellence, growth, and inclusivity, with the support of partners like PDGA.

The association expresses its gratitude for the collaboration and acknowledges that this development marks a significant milestone in Mongolia's journey towards embracing disc golf as a mainstream sport.

This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/news/lets-make-time-disc-golf