US President Donald Trump announced plans to organize a nationwide sports competition for teenagers in 2026 — the "Patriot Games." This was reported by Zamin.uz.
This event is dedicated to the 250th anniversary of the United States' independence and is expected to hold symbolic significance. The most interesting aspect of the competition is the selection process of the participants.
In the tournament, only one boy and one girl from each state will participate. Through this, the competition aims to unite teenagers across the entire country.
This format covers all regions of the USA, bringing together young people from different states on a single field. This initiative sparked widespread discussions on social media.
Some users compared the competition to the famous writer Suzanne Collins' work "The Hunger Games." In this dystopian novel, young participants are also selected from across the country and undergo various trials.
However, officials emphasize that the "Patriot Games" are aimed at promoting sports and national unity and are not based on the cruel rules depicted in "The Hunger Games." Interestingly, a new prequel film of "The Hunger Games" franchise is also expected to be released on the big screen in 2026.
Due to the film titled "The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes" and the "Patriot Games" competition, 2026 could be a "year of games" in the USA not only in sports but also in cinema.
