Mongolian Official Says Beijing Olympic Games Brings Surprise

The Beijing Olympic Games was held successfully and brought about surprise and miracles, Nasanbat Oyunbat, director of the Mongolian Olympic national delegation, said on Tuesday.

The opening ceremony of the Beijing Olympics was wonderful and impressive to the world, Oyunbat told Xinhua.

"My friends saw me on TV at the opening ceremony," she said. "I am very happy about that and this is a miracle for me."

The Mongolian sports official was very excited that her country got its first Olympic gold medal from the Beijing Olympics.

"Beijing blessed Mongolian athletes," she said.

When talking about the days in Beijing, Oyunbat said Mongolian athletes were accustomed to Beijing's food and weather.

"Beijing is an international city. The Olympic Village is very beautiful and just like my home," she said.

Mongolian athletes got two gold medals and two silver medals at the Beijing Olympic Games, which was a breakthrough for the country.

(Xinhua News Agency August 27, 2008)

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