Biathlete Battles Olympic Dreams Amid U.S. Greenland Controversy

Ukaleq Slettemark, a Greenlandic biathlete, faces added stress while qualifying for the Winter Olympics due to U.S. President Trump's interest in acquiring Greenland. Despite her athletic focus, the geopolitical tensions disrupt her training and instill fear among her family and countrymen about their future.

Ukaleq Slettemark, a biathlete from Greenland, is grappling with heightened anxiety as she aims to qualify for the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics. Her concerns are not just about athletic competition but also geopolitical tensions, as U.S. President Donald Trump expresses interest in acquiring Greenland.

Slettemark, 25, has voiced her fear about the implications of such political moves, revealing her family's distress over the issue. Competing in the World Cup biathlon alongside her brother, Sondre, she struggles to maintain focus amid these national concerns.

Despite being deeply affected, Slettemark maintains friendships with U.S. athletes, hoping for American support to halt the controversial Greenland takeover plan. She compares the situation to Russian aggression and believes any forceful takeover should face similar international consequences.

(With inputs from agencies.)