From January 14 to 17, 2026, as part of the World Snow Day celebration, the World Championship in Snow Sculpture took place! This was reported by MiddleAsianNews.
This sculpture reflected the primal spirit and the evolution of bull riding — from the simple life of shepherds to one of the most thrilling sports in the world.
The team from Mongolia, named "Falcon of Mongolia," led by Captain Govsaihan Bayanmunkh, performed successfully at the 2026 World Championship in Snow Sculpture held in Stillwater, Minnesota, USA, and took second place.
The first place was taken by the Fjordwitches team from Canada with the sculpture "Connection of Souls." The third place went to the team from Thailand with a work titled "Life in a Frame."
In addition to Mongolia, teams from Canada, Denmark, Ecuador, Malta, India, Mexico, the United Kingdom, Lithuania, New Zealand, Peru, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, and the USA participated in the championship.
This work reflected the primal spirit and the evolution of bull riding — from the simple daily life of shepherds to one of the most spectacular sports in the world. Bull riding, rooted in the life of cowboys, has become a true spectacle, full of adrenaline and traditions.
This work symbolizes the journey from the life of cowboys, who were the first to challenge wild bulls, to modern arenas where bull riding has become a cultural symbol and a professional sport in countries such as the USA, Canada, Brazil, and Mexico. Every detail of this sculpture conveys the adrenaline and danger that riders experience when getting on a bull — it is not just a struggle for survival, but a pursuit of glory.
