“SWITZERLAND CUP 2026” NATIONAL KNUCKLE-BONE SHOOTING CHAMPIONSHIP SUCCESSFULLY HELD IN GENEVA

The “SWITZERLAND CUP 2026” National Knuckle-Bone Shooting Championship was successfully held in Geneva on 19-20 September 2026, with the aim of promoting Mongolian traditional knuckle-bone shooting (Shagai Kharvaa), one of Mongolia’s traditional national sports inscribed on the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity and ensuring the transmission of this valuable national heritage to younger generations.

The 17th European Branch Championship of the Mongolian National Knuckle-Bone Shooting Association, the 6th Championship of the Mongolian Traditional Bow Shooting Association, and the 4th “Switzerland Cup” Championship, organized under the auspices of the Embassy of Mongolia to the Swiss Confederation, brought together approximately 400 shooters from 50 teams representing 12 European countries, who competed in a spirit of sportsmanship and demonstrated their skill and precision.

Knuckle-Bone Shooting

☆ 1st Place: Chandmani Team, France, led by Yu. Munkhtur

☆ 2nd Place: Batmost Team, Czech Republic, led by B. Batbaatar

☆ 3rd Place: Tsets Team, France, led by D. Chinzurkh

Traditional Bow Shooting

☆ 1st Place: Melmii Team, Belgium, led by D. Bayasgalan

☆ 2nd Place: Ochir Team, Belgium, led by Oyunchimeg

☆ 3rd Place: Tsets Team, Germany, led by Khandsuren

Amateur Traditional Bow Shooting

☆ 1st Place: Tegri Team, Switzerland, led by A. Munkhchuluun

☆ 2nd Place: Titem Team, Switzerland, led by G. Dolgor

☆ 3rd Place: Uran Tsets Team, Ireland–Poland, led by S. Ariunsaikhan

The Embassy of Mongolia extends its sincere appreciation to all knuckle bone shooting associations, other associations and organizations, sports clubs, dance groups, sponsoring companies and organizations, individuals, and all participants whose valuable contributions made this event a success.

May your voices remain strong, your aim remain sharp, and your shots be true!