Friday, 23 April 2021
Tributes have been paid to former President of the Mongolian National Olympic Committee (MNOC) and Association of National Olympic Committees (ANOC) member Demchigjav Zagdsuren, who has died from a serious illness at the age of 63.
Zagdsuren served as MNOC President from 2001 until stepping down in October 2019 citing health reasons, and enjoyed a distinguished career with ANOC as a member of the organisation’s Commission, before receiving an ANOC Order of Merit in 2004.
ANOC Merit Awards are handed out to individuals who in an exceptional way further or contribute to the work of the association.
Zagdsuren graduated from Mongolian Medical University in 1990 after studying cardiology, and went on to serve as the Mongolian national team doctor.