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The White House
Office of the Press Secretary
For Immediate Release

President Obama Updates Presidential Delegation to the Opening Ceremony of the 2014 Olympic Winter Games

President Barack Obama today announced an updated designation of the Presidential Delegation to the Opening Ceremony of the 2014 Olympic Winter Games in Sochi, Russian Federation. 

Presidential Delegation to the Opening Ceremony of the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games

The Opening Ceremony of the 2014 Olympic Winter Games in Sochi, Russian Federation will be held on February 7, 2014. 

The delegation will attend athletic events, meet with U.S. athletes, and attend the Opening Ceremony.

The Honorable Janet A. Napolitano, President of the University of California, will lead the delegation.

The Honorable Michael A. McFaul, United States Ambassador to the Russian Federation.

The Honorable Robert L. Nabors, Assistant to the President and Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy.

Mr. Brian A. Boitano, Olympic gold medalist, figure skating.

Ms. Caitlin Cahow, Olympic silver and bronze medalist, women’s ice hockey.