Mongolian Olympic Committee launches eSports www.insidethegames.biz
Esports has rapidly grown in recent years, attracting a global audience of participants and enthusiasts. Recognising its increasing importance, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has actively integrated esports into the Olympic movement.
In 2023, the IOC hosted the first-ever "Olympic Esports Week" in Singapore and announced the "Esports Olympic Games" set for Saudi Arabia in 2025. In line with these developments, the Mongolian National Olympic Committee (MNOC) has officially launched its "Esports Commission," holding its inaugural meeting following an announcement by MNOC President Battushig Batbold during the Annual Members Meeting on 12 December, 2024.
The commission’s goal is to support Mongolian esports teams and athletes in IOC-recognised events, foster collaboration among member sports federations, and build partnerships with key stakeholders. The commission will be chaired by Batbold, IOC Member and MNOC President, with Mr. Bat-Erdene Gankhuyag as Vice Chair.
Other members include Mrs Buyandelger Peljee, MNOC Executive Board Member and Asian Electronic Sports Federation (AESF) Executive Committee Member; Mr Otgondalai Dorjnyambuu, Rio 2016 bronze medalist and MNOC Executive Board Member; and representatives from Mongolia’s NOC and esports community, including NOC Secretary-General Mr E Badar-Uugan, D Batmunkh, A Undral, Sh Batbayar, and T Khaliunaa.
The MNOC Esports Commission plans to work closely with the IOC Esports Commission, the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA), and the Saudi 2025 Esports Games organising committee to develop strategies and operational roadmaps for advancing esports in Mongolia. Esports gained further recognition when it debuted as a medal event at the 2023 Asian Games in Hangzhou, where Mongolia’s national team earned a silver medal.
Additionally, esports competitions were featured at the East Asian Youth Games 2023 in Ulaanbaatar, showcasing the growing prominence of esports in Mongolia. This new milestone signifies an important step in Mongolia’s esports journey, positioning it for greater international success and recognition.
Published Date:2025-01-06