Sports
During his service, Enkhbayar was actively involved in sports, among his favourites are mountain-climbing, biking, rowing and horse-riding. He climbed the highest peak in Mongolia, Mt.Khuiten two times with the Mongolian Mountain Climbing Association.
Enkhbayar enthusiastically encouraged sports involvement in Mongolia, whilst also participating in various sports exhibitions, and had forged close ties with several sports organizations within and outside Mongolia.
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