<sod>Initially, national sports associations were established to promote development and participation by youth and adults. These then evolved to focus on participation in international sports. Mongolian athletes have been involved in regular games in Asia since 1972 and have participated in 13 Winter Olympic Games and 12 Summer Olympic Games.  <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.olympic.mn/ | publisher= National Olympic Committee of Mongolia |title=Leaflet}}</ref><eod>
<sod>Initially, national sports associations were established to promote development and participation by youth and adults. These then evolved to focus on participation in international sports. Mongolian athletes have been involved in regular games in Asia since 1972 and have participated in 13 [[Winter Olympic Games]] and 12 [[Summer Olympic Games]].  <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.olympic.mn/ | publisher= National Olympic Committee of Mongolia |title=Leaflet}}</ref><eod>