The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has declined to acknowledge Greenland and the Faroe Islands as separate, autonomous Olympic teams, despite a request from Denmark's parliament. This decision is based on the Olympic Charter, which stipulates that an independent state recognized by the international community is eligible for official team status. The semi-autonomous territories under Danish rule do not meet this criteria, as outlined in an IOC statement. The Danish parliament's formal request was made two weeks ago and published on Tuesday, following a new coalition government formation led by Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, who has pledged support for Greenland amid U.S. President Donald Trump's interest in acquiring the island. During the 2028 Los Angeles Summer Games, athletes from both territories can still compete under Denmark's flag, one of the 206 national Olympic bodies recognized by the IOC.