Kirsty Coventry is the first woman to preside over the International Olympic Committee
The International Olympic Committee, during the 144th IOC Session in Costa Navarino, Greece, elected Kirsty Coventry of Zimbabwe as its new president. She is the first woman to hold this position on the committee
Kirsty Coventry, from Zimbawue, was elected on March 20 as the new president of the International Olympic Committee. She will replace Thomas Bach, whose 12-year term ends on June 23.
Coventry becomes the first woman to preside over the committee. The Zimbabwean swimmer stated: “I am extremely honored and excited to have been elected President of the International Olympic Committee. I would like to sincerely thank my fellow members for their trust and support.”
She referred to the barriers overcome with her election, adding: “I am especially proud to be the first female IOC President, and also the first African. I hope this vote will inspire many people. Today, the barriers to entry have been broken, and I am fully aware of my responsibility as a role model.”
The Zimbabwean minister and new leader of global sport referred to sport as a power with the ability to “unite, inspire, and create opportunities for all,” values to which she is committed.
She expressed her satisfaction after the announcement and requested the cooperation of all those involved with the Olympic movement to defend and promote its principles.
M.Pino
With information from purovinotinto and other media
(Reference image source: Hansjörg Keller on Unsplash)
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