This year, basketball player Khulan Onolbaatar became the first woman to carry the country's flag for the opening ceremony.
Mongolia has been participating in the Olympics since 1964, which was also hosted by Tokyo.
After finding out the news, Onolbaatar said, "Female Mongolian athletes have been performing really strong in international competitions. Becoming the first woman to carry the flag at the Olympics is such an honor. I am so just so proud right now," per FIBA.
She received the national flag from Mongolian President Ukhnaagiin Khürelsükh on July 9 during an official ceremony.