Description: (One of the Most Successful, Long Lasting and Celebrated Wrestlers)
Badmaanyambuugiin Bat-Erdene is a well-known Mongolian politician and former athlete who excelled in wrestling. He gained recognition for his accomplishments in national non-jacketed wrestling and for securing a gold medal in Sambo jacket wrestling at the 1989 World Sambo Championships in the over 100 kg heavyweight category. Apart from his sporting achievements, Bat-Erdene also held the position of Defense Minister of Mongolia from 2016 to July 2017, demonstrating his commitment to both sports and public service.