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It gets criticised, and that’s OK, because at the end of the day, I don’t think you can stand on the sidelines and scream for change. I believe you have to be seated at the table.”
Asked during her campaign how she could square her close ties with him, with even Fifa having banned Zimbabwe from international fixtures over government interference in the national game, Coventry explained
Just the fact that I am running is a huge achievement. Now, we’ll see how the next few days unfold, but I’m looking forward to what comes next.”
Asked, for instance, how she’d bring something new, she repliedThere is a good democratic rule, when you don’t win,
he saidWe will have to look into the overall calendar, and then embed the Olympic Games into into this calendar,
he said
I have been dealing with, let’s say, difficult men in high positions since I was 20 years old. What I have learned is that communication will be key.”
Asked a question about Trump in her post-victory press conference, she showed a hint of steel, sayingI hope that this vote will be an inspiration to many people,
she said in her victory speech
On congratulations, you cannot choose who congratulates you and when,
incumbent president Bach told a press conference
Younger IOC members voted for Coventry because they wanted generational change. Many of the other candidates simply looked too old school.”
As one source texted The Independent from yesterday’s voteWe have not just a responsibility to ourselves but to the next generation,
Coventry said when electedI will make all of you very, very proud and hopefully extremely confident in the decision you have taken,
Coventry said in her acceptance speech
Congratulations to Kirsty Coventry on her election as the 10th IOC president. I warmly welcome the decision of the IOC members and look forward to strong cooperation, particularly during the transition period. There is no doubt that the future for our Olympic movement is bright and that the values we stand for will continue to guide us through the years to come,
Bach said
For Zimbabwe, we are so happy. It means that we are also upping our game in terms of sport, and we are also going to support her. Right now, everyone is happy for that opportunity and for that confidence that the IOC members have bestowed on her,
said Zimbabwe's deputy sports minister Emily JesayaA two-time Olympic champion and former ZOC vice president, Kirsty embodies the Olympic family's spirit of excellence and pride for Africa, Zimbabwe, and women on this landmark feat. Her achievement aligns with our mission to inspire through Olympism,
ZOC said in a statementThomas has led the IOC through some incredibly challenging times including the delivery of the Tokyo Games during a global pandemic and has also been a great friend to Australia over many years,
Chesterman said
She is still bringing smiles to our faces. From her [Olympic] debut in Sydney, it was clear that she was destined for greatness. She has indeed put our country on the map, and we are very, very proud of her,
she told Xinhua on Friday.jpg)
From a personal perspective and as chair of our Brisbane 2032 organising committee coordination commission, Kirsty has been incredibly positive, supportive and instrumental in promoting Brisbane 2032’s progress across the IOC movement and beyond,
Liveris saidKirsty has over many, many years demonstrated a deep commitment to the Olympic movement,
AOC president Ian Chesterman saidI’m sure our team will be fully armed.”
Degtyarev previously expressed the
My stance is that we will protect the female category and athletes,
she repliedWe will not waver from our values,
she added