MONGOLIA

Bat Erdene has a well-practised heroic face, which the Mongolian nomads print on posters and place alongside images of the Buddha, incense-burners, and the most valuable belongings on the altars in their yurts (circular tents). Erdene, alias Titan, the Glorious and Invincible, Nationally Famous and Pleasing to the Eye, is a 37 year old demi-god here, because he has twice won the title of best fighter in Naadam, the competition for sporting heroes that takes place in Mongolia every year...