From January 14 to 17, as part of the World Snow Day 2026 celebration, the World Snow Sculpture Championship took place, as reported by MiddleAsianNews.
The sculpture by the Mongolian team embodies the primal spirit of bull riding, which was once a common way of life for herders but has now become one of the most thrilling and dangerous sports on the planet.
The "Falcon of Mongolia" team, led by captain Govisaihan Bayanmunkh, represented their country admirably at the 2026 World Snow Sculpture Championship held in Stillwater, Minnesota, and won second place.
"Connection of Souls"
The first place was taken by the Canadian team Fjordwitches with the work "Connection of Souls." The bronze award went to the team from Thailand with the piece "Life in a Frame."
"Life in a Frame"
The competition also featured teams from Canada, Denmark, Ecuador, Malta, India, Mexico, the United Kingdom, Lithuania, New Zealand, Peru, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, and the USA.
The sculpture by the Mongolian team reflects the primal spirit of rodeo, which was originally a way of life for cowboys but has now become an exciting and dangerous sport. Inspired by the hard life of herders, bull riding has become a global show known for its intensity, traditions, and the bravery of its participants.
This work symbolizes the journey from the dusty plains, where cowboys faced wild bulls, to modern rodeo arenas. Over time, bull riding has become a cultural symbol and a professional sport, especially in countries like the USA, Canada, Brazil, and Mexico. Every detail in this sculpture conveys the adrenaline and danger that riders experience when mounting a bull—not just for survival, but for the pursuit of glory.
