Why does Puerto Rico have its own Olympic team despite being a U.S. territory?
Puerto Rico has its own Olympic team despite being a U.S. territory because it is a self-governing commonwealth with its own constitution, government, and laws. This status gives Puerto Rico the right to participate in international sporting events, including the Olympics.
Puerto Rico first competed in the Olympics in 1948, and has since sent athletes to every Summer and Winter Games except for 1980, when it joined the U.S. boycott of the Moscow Olympics. Puerto Rican athletes have won a total of 8 Olympic medals, including 1 gold, 2 silver, and 5 bronze.
While Puerto Rico is not a sovereign nation, it has a strong sense of national identity and is proud of its Olympic team. The team represents the island's culture and heritage, and its success is a source of pride for all Puerto Ricans.
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