Trump proclaims May 2026 National Physical Fitness and Sports Month

7 articles · Updated · The White House · May 5

In a 5 May proclamation, he urged Americans, especially youth, public officials, educators and athletes, to increase physical activity and sports participation nationwide.
Trump said his administration had revived the President’s Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition, restored the Presidential Fitness Test and backed youth, school and college athletics.
He linked the initiative to upcoming US-hosted Presidents Cup, FIFA World Cup and Olympic Games, plus fall Patriot Games tied to the nation’s 250th anniversary.

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