Former tennis star, and openly gay athlete, Billie Jean King will be in the U.S. delegation to the Winter Olympics in Sochi.<br/> <br />She was awarded a Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2009.<br/> <br />Some human rights activists are calling on a boycott to Russia's Olympics, where critics say a recent anti-gay propaganda law discriminates against homosexuals.<br/> <br />White House Press Secretary Jay Carney spoke of President Obama's decision:<br/> <br />(SOUNDBITE) (English) JAY CARNEY, SAYING:<br/> <br />"Now, this delegation represents the diversity that is the United States. All our delegation members are distinguished by their accomplishments in government service, in civic activism, and in sports."<br/> <br />There has been international criticism of Russia's human rights record, though President Vladimir Putin has said several times that gay athletes are welcome in Sochi.<br/> <br />Carney says the Obama administration is taking a clear stance on the issue of discrimination:<br/> <br />(SOUNDBITE) (English) JAY C
