From tennis to T-ball, the White House’s South Lawn is no stranger to sports. But not like the UFC
Summary
The White House’s South Lawn has hosted many sports and recreational activities under various presidents, such as golf and T-ball. President Donald Trump is holding a UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship) cage fight on the South Lawn for his 80th birthday, an event unlike any previously seen there.Key Facts
- Past presidents enjoyed sports on the South Lawn, including golf by Dwight D. Eisenhower and T-ball by George W. Bush.
- President Teddy Roosevelt installed a tennis court on the White House lawn.
- Other presidents engaged in sports like boxing, bowling, horseshoes, and a personal exercise game named after Herbert Hoover.
- The South Lawn is usually reserved for low-contact sports and public events like the Easter Egg Roll.
- President Trump is hosting a UFC fight, which involves cage fighting, in a specially built eight-sided cage with lighting called “The Claw.”
- This UFC event marks a significant change from traditional White House sports events.
- President Trump has suggested making the UFC cage a permanent fixture on the South Lawn.
- Experts note that sports have long been part of presidential life, but the UFC event is unprecedented in scale and intensity at the White House.
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