Coventry becomes first female president of the International Olympic Committee

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Kirsty Coventry has made history by becoming the first woman and the first African president of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) in its 130-year history. The famous swimmer from Zimbabwe, who is already well-known in the Olympic world, was chosen on Thursday to replace Thomas Bach. Her win brings new leadership and fresh ideas to the global sports organisation.

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Coventry, who has won seven Olympic medals, won the election in just one round of voting. She received 49 out of 97 votes, giving her a clear majority. Her closest competitor, Spain’s Juan Antonio Samaranch Jr., got 28 votes. Britain’s Sebastian Coe, who was seen as a strong candidate before the vote, came third with only eight votes. The remaining votes were shared between David Lappartient from France, Prince Feisal from Jordan, Johan Eliasch from Sweden, and Morinari Watanabe from Japan.

After her victory, Coventry thanked the IOC members and promised to lead with pride. She said her win shows that the IOC is ready for diversity and change. She also promised to make all the members proud of their choice.

In her speech, Coventry said she wants to work with the other candidates, as they also had many good ideas. She plans to spend the next few months working with outgoing president Thomas Bach to ensure a smooth handover. She said she wants to bring the Olympic community together and focus on new goals for the future.

Coventry’s strong victory also showed that the IOC is united. She said that while members may not always agree, they must stand together for the good of the Olympic movement.

As the new president, Coventry is expected to focus on important issues like protecting athletes’ rights, promoting gender equality, and making the Olympic Games more sustainable. She is also known for promoting sports in Africa and wants to increase participation in the Games, especially among young people.

Coventry will also have to manage relationships with international sports organisations and sponsors. Keeping the IOC financially stable is important, as it relies heavily on TV rights and sponsorship deals.

The world will be watching Coventry as she begins her new role. Her leadership is expected to bring a fresh and inclusive approach, shaping the future of the Olympic Games.

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