India, Dec. 19 -- President Donald Trump has announced plans for a new national sporting event called the "Patriot Games", part of a broader slate of celebrations to mark the 250th anniversary of the United States of America's founding in 2026.

The announcement, which was made on December 18, 2025, presents the Patriot Games as a first-of-its-kind, nationally supported sporting event meant to showcase high school talent from all over the country.

Trump said in his announcement video, "When I campaigned for president, I pledged to give America the most spectacular birthday party the world has ever seen for America's 250th anniversary on July 4 next year."

The Patriot Games are a part of the larger celebration of the United States' semiq...