Who knows but I bet they take advantage of the athletes that defect from other countries and find themselves eventually on the US team
2006-10-17 08:04:43
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answered by Anonymous
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No, illegal immigrants are not permitted to compete on US teams. You would need citizenship before you could even compete.
If you are an established and exceptional athlete in your home country, then perhaps you could contact the American Sports Institute (or similar) and let them know you are interested in becoming a US citizen and representing the US at the Olympics.....if you are as good as you think you are, they would check you out and if you have got the goods, I'm sure they'd sponsor your application.
2006-10-17 08:01:06
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answered by mildly_adiktiv 2
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For real, the point of the Olympics is to showcase the talents of citizens of a country. There is no chance the US would knowingly select an illegal immigrant as a contestant. Mind you, if you had a sponsor and became naturalized they might love to have you. It is about citizenship, not about where you are born.
2006-10-17 08:00:51
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answered by DAR 7
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no, you have to be a legal citizen of the US to compete on the olympic team. Yao Ming maintains citizenship in the US and China and competes for the chinese olympic team but would have the option to compete for the US. There are several hockey players who maintain citizenship in the US and in Russia or other countries so that they can compete for their home country.
2006-10-17 07:55:29
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answered by tk_9702 3
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~~~If you are not a citizen of a particular country that you want to compete for,,,I do believe you have to get a govt visa that allows you to be in a certain country for x amount of time. Then if you qualify for competition you should be on the team,,,but I think first you have to contact the Olympic governing board for their requirements.
2006-10-17 07:55:51
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answered by ~~Penny~~ 5
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These are the official regulations for athletes wishing to participate in the Olympic trials to qualify as a member of the U.S.A. olympic team. A little out of date but , thats the most current set of regulations I could find.
Citizenship
In order to compete in the Qualifying Tournament or U.S. Trials, athletes must be citizens of the United States and eligible under the rules of the International Olympic Committee. Athletes who are not citizens may petition to enter the Qualifying Tournament or U.S. Trials. In order to petition, they must submit a written request by November 20, 2003 for singles (petition must be received by USATT National Office by November 20, 2003) and January 31, 2004 for doubles (petition must be received by USATT National Office by January 31, 2004). The petition must include copies of official documentation that demonstrates the petitioner’s initiation of the USA citizenship process as well as a timeline of the anticipated “swearing in” date.
Petitioning athletes will be notified in writing by December 1, 2003 for singles and by February 10, 2004 for doubles, of their pre-approval for invitation to participate in the Qualifying Tournament or U.S. Trials, or their denial. This determination will be made by a committee composed of: USATT President, USATT’s Attorney, Olympic Athlete’s Representative and the Executive Director.
Final approval of a petitioner’s request to compete in the Qualifying Tournament or U.S. Trials for consideration of nomination to the 2004 Olympic Team will be contingent upon his/her proof of U.S. citizenship by the date of the Official Draw, which will occur three weeks prior to the commencement of the respective Qualifying Tournament or U.S. Trials.
In addition to proof of citizenship, athletes who have represented a country other than the United States in international competition must also satisfy the requirements of IOC Bylaw, Rule 46, and provide written proof of satisfaction of the requirements by the date of the Official Draw, which will occur three weeks prior to the commencement of the respective Qualifying Tournament or U.S. Trials.
The final decision on eligibility will rest with USOC.
I hope that this helps.
2006-10-17 08:25:21
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answered by RENEGADE. 2
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I dont think so. I know that you can be an immigrant but i dont think you can be an illegal one. Once you have a visa etc. then im pretty sure you can compete on the USA team. Good luck!
2006-10-17 07:54:44
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answered by Zac 1
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Of course you can compete on our team. We will do anything to win a gold medal. Look at the "Dream Team" we put together for basketball. We will let you and your family in so we can win a gold medal. Just march on down to the Olympic committee and put in your times and events, they will get someone right there to help you.
2006-10-17 07:57:59
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answered by Casca 4
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illegal aliens from your country can only compete in the donkey riding and SUCKING events and you're a sure winner!
2006-10-17 08:08:56
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answered by Anonymous
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You aren't a bloody U.S. citizen so go compete in your own country.
2006-10-17 08:04:02
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answered by hartley006 3
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