Mongolian draughts

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Mongolian draughts (daam, from French dame) is the local variant of draughts played in Mongolia.[1] International draughts is also popular in Mongolia, with Mongolia sending high-scoring teams to Asian Draughts Championships (gold, silver and bronze in Kuala Lumpur, 2012), and a team to the World Mind Sports Games.[2]

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  1. Jane Blunden Mongolia: The Bradt Travel Guide - 2008- Page 330 " as well as traditional carvings, games, such as daam (draughts), and other souvenirs - all of which help to support the local economy and sustain jobs associated with tourism in ..."
  2. Mongolia's first Woman Draughts Grandmaster was recognized Apr 4, 2013 "Following the Asian Draughts Championship 2012 held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia in November 2012, the Mongolian Draughts Team ..."