Celebration Quote by Will Cain

That's what I'd like to do on the President's Council. Make sports and athletics available to every youth in America, not just one day…

— Florence Griffith Joyner

As an athlete, I hope we can remain focused on the Olympic spirit which celebrates achievement in sport by peoples of all nations.

— Brian Boitano

I was asked to do something and represent my country. That's a great honor. This isn't about what it could do for me but…

— Jeff Van Gundy

For sports in general, it's good to have a person in the White House who's physically fit, who loves sports, but also understands and…

— Reggie Miller

As an athlete, there are limits to my ability to reach out, a platform that politics can offer.

— Dutee Chand

Some things as an athlete are very important for us. Representing our country for us is important.

— Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce

I would encourage people to participate in sports. You don't have to dream of being an Olympic or a professional athlete.

— Michelle Kwan

Let us celebrate the spirit of sport through the National Games

— Sachin Tendulkar

There is a solidarity that black people can find in celebrating the athletic success of our own, especially in sports where our existence is…

— Clint Smith

Politics are a part of athletics now. Politics is a part of everything. And athletics is no exception.

— Melissa Harris-Perry

I wanted no part of politics. And I wasn't in Berlin to compete against any one athlete. The purpose of the Olympics, anyway, was…

— Jesse Owens

As a matter of fact I've been asked to come when I'm free to play at the White House.

— Dikembe Mutombo