WINNERS OF GOLDEN BALL 2016 ANNOUNCED
The Mongolian Football Federation’s Golden Ball award ceremony took place at Shangri-La Hotel on December 12. The Golden Ball awards are presented to the top football players and coaches of the year. Winners were selected in the categories of the Best Coach of the Year, Best Coach of the Women’s Team of the Year, Best Male Player of the Year, Best Female Player of the Year, Best Referee of the Year, and Best Goal of the Year.
The winners were selected through the votes of national team coaches and sports journalists.
President of the Mongolian Football Federation A.Ganbaatar opened the ceremony and said, “The reputation of the Mongolian Football Federation is increasing internationally. Football in Mongolia is shining right now.”
Forward of Khangarid FC O.Mijiddorj, 26, won the Best Male Player of the Year prize. O.Mijiddorj hasn’t passed any matches during the Khurkhree National League 2016, and scored 29 goals in total. He won the best forward award of the Khurkhree National League 2016.
Upon receiving the prize, O.Mijiddorj said, “I am very happy. I prepared well for the Khurkhree National League 2016. I think that’s why I was nominated for the Golden Ball 2016. I scored 29 goals during Khurkhree and topped the list for forwards. Thank you all.”
Captain of Arvis FC A.Altantuya became the Best Female Player of the Year. Arvis FC won the Women’s National Football League Tournament 2016.
Coach of Arvis FC L.Banzragch was named the Best Coach of the Women’s Team of the Year and coach of Erchim FC Z.Battulga won the Best Coach of the Year award.
D.Turbat of Khoromkhon FC won the Best Goal of the Year prize.
The Best Referee of the Year prize went to Ch.Javkhlantugs, who is a first class referee of the Mongolian Football Federation and referee at FIFA.
Dornod Football Federation won the Mongolian Football Federation President’s Prize.