What Happened
The US women’s Olympic hockey team, which recently won gold at the Winter Olympics in Milan Cortina, has declined to commit to a visit to the White House. This decision follows their absence during President Donald Trump’s praise for the men’s hockey team at the State of the Union address. The women’s team cited previously scheduled academic and professional commitments as the reason for their absence.
Why It Matters
President Trump expressed his hope that the women’s team would visit the White House “soon” to celebrate their victory. However, USA Hockey released a statement indicating that the players are currently engaged with their professional and collegiate teams, making it difficult to schedule a visit. This situation highlights the challenges of coordinating such events amidst the athletes’ ongoing commitments.
What’s Next
USA Hockey emphasized that any potential visit to the White House will depend on the players’ schedules once their seasons conclude. The ongoing discussions about the visit reflect broader themes of recognition and celebration of women’s sports, particularly in the context of their achievements at the Olympics.
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