NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedAugust 7, 2026Miami-Dade
President Trump hosts Winter Olympians and Paralympians at the White House
President Donald Trump hosted a reception at the White House on Thursday for U.S. Winter Olympians and Paralympians who competed in the 2026 Milano Cortina games. The event honored the athletes' performance, which included winning 57 total medals, and featured remarks from the president regarding future Olympic host cities and sports policy.
Read the full story at WPLG Local 10 – Main FeedWhy It Matters
The event serves as a formal recognition of U.S. Olympic athletes by the executive branch, highlighting the administration's current focus on sports governance and policy.
Key Facts
- U.S. athletes won 57 medals in the 2026 Winter Olympics and Paralympics.
- Approximately 300 U.S. athletes participated in the 2026 Winter Games.
- The 2028 Summer Games will be held in Los Angeles.
- The 2034 Winter Olympics will be held in Salt Lake City.
- President Trump expressed support for federal legislation to overhaul college sports governance.
- The reception was moved from the Rose Garden patio to the East Room due to rain.
- Attendees received special coins and a tour of the Oval Office.
- Some athletes, including ice dancers Emilea Zingas and Vadym Kolesnik, declined to attend the event.
Who's Mentioned
personJordan Stolz“Speedskater and decorated Olympian”personJoy Dunne“Member of the U.S. women's hockey team”personEmilea Zingas“Ice dancer”locationLos Angeles“Host city for the 2028 Summer Games”personVadym Kolesnik“Ice dancer”personAbbey Murphy“Member of the U.S. women's hockey team”locationMilano Cortina“Host city for the 2026 Winter Games”locationSalt Lake City“Host city for the 2034 Winter Olympics”personDonald Trump“President of the United States”