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U.S. Women's Hockey Captain Urges Focus on Olympic Triumph Amid Controversial Trump Comments

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U.S. Women's Hockey Captain Urges Focus on Olympic Triumph Amid Controversial Trump Comments

Hilary Knight, the captain of the U.S. women's hockey team, has expressed her discontent regarding recent comments made by President Donald Trump. In her view, these remarks were not only 'distasteful and unfortunate' but also detracted from the team's remarkable achievements at the Olympics.

Knight emphasized the importance of celebrating the gold medal victory rather than allowing external opinions to overshadow their success. She believes that the focus should remain on the hard work and dedication that her team exhibited throughout the competition.

As a prominent figure in women’s sports, Knight is advocating for the recognition of her team's accomplishments and the positive impact they have made in the realm of athletics. She hopes that conversations surrounding their achievements will prevail over any negativity.

Source: CBC Sports • This article has been editorially rewritten by NorthPulse.