American Athletes Display Unapologetic Patriotism at the Olympics
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On Sunday, the 2022 Winter Olympics came to a close. That same day, America defeated Canada to win the gold medal in ice hockey. And, as they celebrated their victory, our players displayed a refreshing sense of patriotism and love for the U.S.
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From Breitbart:
President Donald Trump called the U.S. men’s hockey team, and FBI Director Kash Patel joined them in the locker room to celebrate their win over Canada on Sunday.
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Team captain Auston Matthews described what it was like to get a call from the president after they beat Canada 2-1 in overtime.
“We’re all proud Americans, obviously,” he said. “This is a huge moment for us, a huge moment for the United States. [Trump] called. Just congratulated us … It’s an honor to wear this jersey and represent the U.S. To go home with a gold medal, you know how much that means to guys in this room, to people watching and rooting us on, too.”
Matthews added, ““I think there’s a lot of moving parts as far as our travels back home. We’ll kind of see what happens, but obviously it’s an honor to wear this jersey and to represent the U.S. To go home with a gold medal, I mean, you know how much that means to the guys in this room and how much it means to all the people watching and rooting us on, too.”
Matthews wasn’t the only athlete to celebrate America. Quinn Hughes, another player on the American team, thanked the brave men and women in our military, telling reporters, “I know there were a lot of troops also watching, and they allowed us to play this game.” Secretary of War Pete Hegseth highlighted this quote, claiming it demonstrated perspective, appreciation, and patriotism. Hughes also praised America earlier in the Olympics, saying, “I love the U.S., and it’s the greatest country in the world. So, I’m happy to represent here with these guys, and it was very special.”
The hockey team wasn’t the only team demonstrating a love for America, however. According to the Daily Wire, team USA women’s figure skater Alysa Liu defied incredible odds to become the first American women to win Olympic gold in twenty years. While Liu may not have openly praised America like the hockey players, her story embodies the American dream.
Liu’s father, Arthur Liu, was born and raised in China. Arthur witnessed and was outraged by the 1989 Tiananmen Square massacre, and he was eventually forced to flee China out of fear of persecution. Arthur was able to find freedom in America and, years later, his daughter went on to win gold in the Olympics.
Not every American athlete was this patriotic. For example, Freestyle Skier Hunter Hess said it was “a little hard” to represent America, and that doing so “brings up mixed emotions.” However, it’s encouraging to see that so many athletes are unashamed of our beautiful country and proud to represent it.
What did you think of these bold displays of patriotism at the Olympics? Share your thoughts, prayers, and praises below!
(Excerpt from Breitbart. Photo Credit: Jean Catuffe/Getty Images)
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Dear Lord, my heart is so full of joy, for all You have already accomplished! I just worship You, again and again! You are a God Who cares and protects Your people/, sending us caring men and women in government, who honor Your Name! I pray You continue to soundly defeat our enemies, drying up every penny ever planned to use for evil against the U.S. and the world! I claim victory over the shutdown and over the Supreme Court decision and vicey with the SAVE Act. I decree and declare no one will be able to get into our US Congress or Senate, again, who harbors traitorous views or ties to our enemies. I claim free and fair elections, with no cheating or illegal aliens voting, and I decree that the public will be far too educated and rational to be duped by Marxist propaganda, ever, again, in the U.S., in Jesus’s Precious and Holy Name, Amen
PRAISE GOD!!! Lord, may this patriotism flow on through tonight’s speech which I pray is spoken with Your Influence and Utterance. May eyes be opened and ears as well to Your Spirit. Our expectations are HIGH in what YOU will do!
Wonderful SO PROUD!
Thank Goodness, some athletes still remember the country that gave them freedom to pursue their dreams. We all have shortcomings, Nevertheless, when we raise an individual or a team up, we all raise up. Cheers to the American athletes.
Amazing to see patriotism is back! When it comes to Liu, it looks like American lamestream media has yielded to the long arm of the CCP in not covering her yet covering Eileen Gu. An investigation needs to take place into money flowing from the CCP to American corporate media companies!
I was so pleased to finally see some athletes, loving the United States of
America. For so many years athletes have been denouncing the USA and now it was great to hear them appreciate and praise us. Praise God.
“GOD bless America, Land that we Love, stand beside her and guide her through the night with the Light from above.” Thank You LORD for the mens USA Hockey team who represented America proudly with respect, determination and patriotism. GOD bless them and their loved ones.
If you as an olympic competitor don’t like USA you don’t have to represent the USA go find that country that meets all your expectations. Remember to look through that country’s history also. No people or country or person is without sins that need to be reconciled with God not the self righteous self appointed. A grateful thank you to all those olympic athletes who are happy to represent the USA whether gold winners or not we are proud of your dedication to your sport. Trust in God. 🙏😇🙏❤️
As usual, I loved every moment of the recent Winter Olympics!
Lord thanks you for the win and the unity it brought our nation once again. I pray for continued unity and love for America. Please have mercy and forgive America and heal our nation, You are the only one that can, there is no other. We will not survive without You. Please continue to intervene and help us we need you desperately. In Jesus name I pray.
As our Olympian’s so prayed. Let us pray.. I did not day this before. There is NO duplication of prayer.
As our Olympian’s so prayed. Let us pray.