Trump's dance causes a stir in the American sports world

Donald Trump's signature campaign dance has been adopted by athletes as a celebration.

Billionaire Donald Trump performs his famous dance at a campaign rally in late October 2024.

US President-elect Donald Trump often performed a familiar dance to the song YMCA during his campaign. After winning the presidential election, his arm-slapping dance became a craze not only on social media, but also performed by athletes when celebrating their victory. On November 18, US soccer player Christian Pulisic became the latest person to perform Mr. Trump's dance, when he scored the opening goal in the US team's 4-2 victory over Jamaica. Previously, when mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter Jon Jones defeated opponent Stipe Miocic in a match within the framework of the UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship) at Madison Square Garden, New York City on November 16, an event attended by Mr. Trump.

UFC fighter Jon Jones performs Trump's dance on November 16

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The dance has even spread to the National Football League (NFL), a top sport in the country, with San Francisco 49ers player Nick Bosa becoming one of the first NFL players to do Trump-style celebrations after winning on November 10. "All my teammates wanted me to do it. I wasn't even going to do it, but they reminded me, and it was fun," Bosa told the San Francisco Chronicle . Another NFL player, Las Vegas Raiders player Brock Bowers, also did the US president-elect's signature dance, saying he "modeled" it on UFC fighter Jon Jones.

Mr. Trump performed his signature dance while campaigning in Michigan on November 15.

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In golf, which is a favorite sport of Mr. Trump, British golfer Charley Hull imitated the above dance while moving on the course, during the final round with opponent Nelly Korda at the Annika tournament at Pelican Golf Club, Florida (USA) on November 17.

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