ULAN BATOR, July 12 (Xinhua) -- Young Mongolian wrestler Enkhtugs Oyunbold from the eastern Khentii province ascended to the highest rank of Titan in the country's traditional wrestling tournament on Friday.
Oyunbold became Titan after he defeated Titan Namsraijav Batsuuri from the western Uvs province in the final round of the wrestling tournament of Naadam, an annual national sports festival.
The 26-year-old wrestler became the 24th Titan in the history of Mongolian traditional wrestling.
Naadam, which means "games" in the Mongolian language, is the most important event for Mongolian traditional wrestlers who can only attain rank during this festival.
A total of 512 wrestlers across Mongolia, including 85 wrestlers with national titles competed in this year's Naadam.
A wrestler who wins five fights in succession during Naadam is known as Falcon, and a six-fight winner takes the title of Hawk. The title of Lion is bestowed on the winner of the entire festival, and a two-time festival winner becomes known as Titan.
Five wrestlers became Falcons of the nation and one wrestler took the title of Hawk during this year's Naadam.
The Naadam Festival, which is on UNESCO's list of intangible cultural heritage, is an official holiday celebrated every year from July 11 to 15 across the nomadic country and features "Three Games of Men", namely wrestling, horse racing and archery.
