Trump Picks Delegation for Olympic Hockey Showdown

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has selected the presidential delegation for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina. His choices highlight a famous sports rivalry. The delegation will attend the opening ceremony in Italy. It includes several former stars of U.S. women's ice hockey. These athletes were part of teams that famously beat Canada for Olympic gold. Their selection is seen as a symbolic message before the next Olympic hockey contest between the two nations. The U.S. and Canada have a long-standing rivalry in women's hockey. The American team won gold in 2018, ending Canada's run of four consecutive Olympic titles. A presidential delegation is a traditional diplomatic group. It represents the United States at major international events like the Olympic Games.