''Ice Shagai/"Ice shooting" Championship 2026

From Tuesday, 13 January 2026 until Wednesday, 14 January 2026

Khentii Province Ice Shagai Championship |Хэнтий аймгийн аварга шалгаруулах мөсөн шагайн тэмцээн

📍 Ice shagai, also known as musun shagai or "ice shooting," is traditionally played on frozen rivers and lakes in Mongolia, particularly in regions like the Tamir River in Arkhangai Province and the Khovd River in Bayan Ulgii Province

📅 January 13–14, 2026

🏹 Event Description: Witness the birthplace of the Mongol Empire come alive in the dead of winter. Ice Shagai is a mesmerizing traditional sport where players flick polished sheep ankle bones across a natural ice "rink." It requires incredible focus and finger strength, often played while wearing thick sheepskin coats. This provincial championship brings together the top marksmen from the eastern steppes for a high-stakes, two-day competition of precision and heritage.