Kirsty Coventry Deserves IOC Presidency - Mnangagwa
New Zimbabwe
President Emmerson Mnangagwa says Kirsty Coventry deserves to be International Olympics Committee (IOC) president following her election last Thursday to the world most influential… Read more »
NNOC Congratulates Coventry On Becoming IOC President
Namibian
The Namibia National Olympic Committee (NNOC) has congratulated Kirsty Coventry after she became the president of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Thursday. Read more »
From Golden Girl to Global Leader . . . Olympic Circle Complete
The Herald
In ancient Olympia, where the Olympic flame first flickered to life, a Zimbabwean star once again burned brightly - only this time, not in the pool but on the world stage of… Read more »
Kirsty Coventry Elected 10th IOC President At 144th IOC Session in Greece
New Zimbabwe
Kirsty Coventry has been elected the 10th President of the International Olympic Committee. Read more »
Samaranch, Coe and Coventry Vie for Sport's Most Powerful Position As IOC President
Daily Maverick
Since 1894 there have only been nine presidents of the International Olympic Committee. On Thursday a 10th will be elected. Read more »
President Tebboune Receives African Olympic and Sports Merit Gold Medal for Heads of State
Algerie Presse Service
The Association of National Olympic Committees of Africa (ANOCA) presented to the President of the Republic, Abdelmadjid Tebboune, on Sunday the Gold Medal of African Olympic and… Read more »
Bach's Successor Needs Cool Head to Guide Olympics Through Stormy Seas - Experts
Namibian
Whoever succeeds Thomas Bach as president of the International Olympic Committee on Thursday will need to be "cool under fire" with some members believing the very existence of the… Read more »
Olympic Legend Kipyegon Nominated for Laureus Sports Award
Capital FM
Triple Olympic champion Faith Kipyegon is among elite athletes who have been nominated for this year's Laureus World Sports Award. Read more »
Olympian Jailed 21 Years for Raping Teenagers
This Day
A former Olympic swimmer has been jailed for 21 years for sexual offences, including the rape of two teenage girls under 18. Read more »
Kirsty Coventry Emphasises Vision
The Herald
Zimbabwean candidate for the International Olympic Committee presidency Kirsty Coventry outlined her vision in a conference with AIPS members, addressing key issues such as gender… Read more »
Coventry's Balancing Act
The Herald
Kirsty Coventry believes her ability to balance multiple roles -- mother, sports minister, and athletes advocate -- set her apart as a top candidate for the presidency of the… Read more »
Kirsty Won't Rush, Wants IOC Re-Set
The Herald
Sport, Recreation, Arts, and Culture Minister Kirsty Coventry once again faced the media in the build-up to the International Olympic Committee's presidential election, with the… Read more »
