President Barack Obama says America "couldn't be prouder of" its athletes who are competing in the Olympic Winter Games in Sochi, Russia.
The White House released a brief video of Obama Friday. The president tells the skiers, figure skaters, snowboarders, bobsledders and other members of Team USA that they are an inspiration to the nation.
Obama tells team members America will be watching and rooting for them.
First lady Michelle Obama also expressed her pride in the team on Twitter, thanking them for "for inspiring me and our nation's kids."
The U.S. has sent some 230 athletes to the Sochi Olympics, the largest delegation ever for any country at the Winter Games.
Opening ceremonies were Friday. The Games run through Feb. 23.
To our troops & their family members competing in Sochi: Thank you for your service. We're proud of you! #OpeningCeremony #JoiningForces –mo — FLOTUS (@FLOTUS) February 8, 2014
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Thanks @USOlympic team for inspiring me and our nation's kids. #OpeningCeremony #LetsMove -mo — FLOTUS (@FLOTUS) February 8, 2014
Who's cheering for #TeamUSA with me? #USA #USA #USA #OpeningCeremony –mo — FLOTUS (@FLOTUS) February 8, 2014
President Obama's excited to cheer on the @USOlympic Team → https://t.co/HwXRPtwR4h #OpeningCeremony #GoTeamUSA — The White House (@WhiteHouse) February 8, 2014
