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Genghis Khan, one of the emperors of Mongolia, lived during the 13th century. He was the first to realize the benefits of Mongolian wrestling, and so he established it as a military sport. http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/35/ YuanEmperorAlbumGenghisPortrait.jpg
Ayurbarwada Buyantu Khan, Emperor Rezong of Yuan, lived from 1285 to 1320 in Mongolia. During his lifetime, he created an imperial government agency for wrestling management. Wrestlers began to wear specially designed outfits and star wrestlers were asked to referee matches. http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/ thumb/6/61/YuanEmperorAlbumAyurbarvadaBuyantu Portrait.jpg
Dariin Damdin has won the title of Undefeatable Giant (highest title possible) 5 times. The first time he won was in 1956. Here, he is at the Naadam festival. http://www.shuum.mn/images/news/middle/ dariin_damdin_avarga_middle.jpg
Khorloogiin Bayanmokh has won the title of Undefeatable Giant 10 times. The first time he won was in 1968. Here, he is at the Naadam. http://oi40.tinypic.com/2rmqzhv.jpg