U.S. President Donald Trump has announced plans to organize a nationwide sports competition for teenagers, called the "Patriotic Games," in 2026. This large-scale project is intended to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the country's independence and holds significant symbolic value.
The aspect that generated the most interest was the method of selecting participants. The tournament will include only high school students: specifically, one boy and one girl will be chosen from each state. This way, the competition will cover all regions of the United States and bring together young people from different states on a single platform.
This format immediately sparked discussions on social media. Some users compared the initiative to the dystopian novel "The Hunger Games" by renowned author Suzanne Collins. In that story, young participants are selected from various regions of the country to undergo different trials and competitions.
Of course, there is a significant difference: the world depicted by Collins is fictional and based on harsh, brutal rules. According to officials, the "Patriotic Games" aim to promote sportsmanship, solidarity, and national pride. However, the similarities have not gone unnoticed by social media users.
An interesting coincidence is that the "Hunger Games" franchise will also continue in 2026. That year, a prequel film titled "The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping" is expected to hit cinemas. Thus, 2026 is set to be a "year of games" in the U.S., both in sports and in cinema.
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