Pride over politics: Greenland’s Slettemark siblings focus on 2026 Winter Olympics

January 31, 2026 – Milano Cortina, Italy — Siblings Sondre and Ukaleq Slettemark, the Greenland-born biathlon duo, have chosen to foreground national pride over political protest as they prepare for competition at the 2026 Winter Olympics from February 6. In recent weeks the pair drew international attention for their criticism of former U.S. President Donald Trump’s remarks about acquiring Greenland. However, speaking from their training base in Austria, the Slettemarks said their focus has shifted to representing their homeland and the broader Commonwealth of Denmark, Greenland and the Faro

January 31, 2026 – Milano Cortina, Italy — Siblings Sondre and Ukaleq Slettemark, the Greenland-born biathlon duo, have chosen to foreground national pride over political protest as they prepare for competition at the 2026 Winter Olympics from February 6. In recent weeks the pair drew international attention for their criticism of former U.S. President Donald Trump’s remarks about acquiring Greenland. However, speaking from their training base in Austria, the Slettemarks said their focus has shifted to representing their homeland and the broader Commonwealth of Denmark, Greenland and the Faroe Islands. Greenland lacks an independent Olympic committee, meaning the siblings will compete under the Danish flag — a fact they describe with pride. They emphasized their deep cultural connection to Greenland, noting that their participation alone showcases unity and identity on the world stage. Biathlon competitions at the Antholz-Anterselva Biathlon Arena begin on February 8, where the Slettemarks aim to let their performance, rather than politics, define their Olympic story. Source: Reuters