On December 28, on occasion of the 810th anniversary of the establishment of the Mongol Empire and 105th anniversary of the restoration of national freedom and independence, the President of Mongolia Ts.Elbegdorj and head of the President’s Office Ts.Bayarsaikhan awarded state prizes, orders and medals to outstanding figures in education, culture, sports, science, environment, communication, health, industry, and legal sectors for their outstanding achievements and contribution to the development of the country. Olympic bronze medalist boxer and member of Khilchin Sports Committee D.Otgondalai, Paralympic bronze medalist and powerlifter of Suld Sports Committee E.Sodnompiljee, and Paralympic bronze medalist judoka B.Uugankhuu were awarded the State Honored Athlete title. Upon receiving the state honor, D.Otgondalai said, “I want to express my gratitude to everyone who kept supporting and encouraging me since I entered the boxing world. I am very thankful for being valued for my success in the Olympic ring and for being given the State Honored Athlete.”