They probably aren't medal contenders but some athletes wouldn't be at the Winter Olympics at all in PyeongChang unless they opted represent other countries. It happens at the Summer Olympics, too.
원문출처 : http://www.cnn.com/2018/02/08/sport/pyeongchang-olympics-athletes-other-countries/index.html
원문출처 : http://www.cnn.com/2018/02/08/sport/pyeongchang-olympics-athletes-other-countries/index.html