Do i have to support "my" country if i want to join the olympics?

Question

originally im from the philippines but currently i live in canada. right now im too young to participate in the olympics, but i may have a chance to get a medal i tae-kwon-do. its been so long since the Phil got a medal so i would rather go back and play for my homeplace. i don't have a Phil' citizenship anymore by the way.

Answer 1

To compete in the Olympics athletes must represent a member Nation. I assume you currently have Canadian citizenship since you don't have Phillipine citizenship.

If you'd like to represent the Phillipines in the Olympics you'll need to regain your citizenship.

I hope this helps.

Enjoy!

Answer 2

I think you have to go through the whole process and get a Philippines citizenship again.  Gao Jun was a very famous Chinese table tennis player, but she came to the U.S., got an American citizenship, and has only played for the U.S. since then.  It only makes sense that you can only play for the country you are a citizen of.  So unfortunately, you might have to convince the Philippines government to make you a citizen again.

Answer 3

Sure you can.

Think of Yao Ming.