| Mongolia at the 2021 Summer World University Games | |
|---|---|
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| IOC code | MGL |
| in Chengdu, China 28 July 2023 – 8 August 2023 | |
| Competitors | 80 (46 men and 34 women) |
| Medals Ranked 45th |
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| Summer World University Games appearances | |
Mongolia competed at the 2021 Summer World University Games in Chengdu, China held from 28 July to 8 August 2023. [1]
| Rank | Sports | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Judo | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| Totals (1 entries) | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 | |
| Medal | Name | Sport | Event | Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Bronze | Odgereliin Uranbayar | Judo | Men's 73 kg | July 30 |
| Bronze | Batbayaryn Erdenet-Od | Judo | Women's 78 kg | July 31 |
| Bronze | Batkhuyagiin Gonchigsüren | Judo | Men's 100 kg | July 31 |
| Bronze | Dambadarjaagiin Nominzul | Judo | Women's +78 kg | July 31 |
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