<P> In 2002 , the bobsleigh team that was set to compete for the team was withdrawn as one athlete ( Michael Gonzales ) did not meet Puerto Rico Olympic Committee rules about eligibility . After this , the Puerto Rico Olympic Committee withdrew the recognition of the Winter Sports Federation for the island territory , effectively ending any hopes for athletes competing at the Winter Olympics . Alpine skier Kristina Krone qualified to represent the territory at both the 2010 and 2014 Winter Olympics in Vancouver and Sochi respectively . However , both times the Puerto Rico Olympic Committee refused to even acknowledge her qualification and the territory did not compete . In December 2017 , the Puerto Rico Olympic Committee allowed a six - month temporary membership to the Winter Sports Federation , thus allowing the territory to compete at the 2018 Games . Although Charles Flaherty was born in the mainland United States , he has resided in Puerto Rico for several years , which gave him eligibility to compete for the territory . </P>
<P> In 2002 , the bobsleigh team that was set to compete for the team was withdrawn as one athlete ( Michael Gonzales ) did not meet Puerto Rico Olympic Committee rules about eligibility . After this , the Puerto Rico Olympic Committee withdrew the recognition of the Winter Sports Federation for the island territory , effectively ending any hopes for athletes competing at the Winter Olympics . Alpine skier Kristina Krone qualified to represent the territory at both the 2010 and 2014 Winter Olympics in Vancouver and Sochi respectively . However , both times the Puerto Rico Olympic Committee refused to even acknowledge her qualification and the territory did not compete . In December 2017 , the Puerto Rico Olympic Committee allowed a six - month temporary membership to the Winter Sports Federation , thus allowing the territory to compete at the 2018 Games . Although Charles Flaherty was born in the mainland United States , he has resided in Puerto Rico for several years , which gave him eligibility to compete for the territory . </P>
when is puerto rico competing in the winter olympics
when is puerto rico competing in the winter olympics
2018
2018