Kirsty Coventry: “This is a very powerful message”

At his first press conference as the winner of the presidency election of International Olympic Committee, Kirsty Coventry He wants to thank all the members of the agency who “the trust that they deposit me.” In addition, he is excited about the challenge of the new phase leadership in Coiin what he considers “a very powerful message.”

“The world will see it as a great inspiration. We embrace the difference -It and it shows the best humanity. It is a sign that we have changed as an organization, that we are a reflection of the difference, and now we have Coi.

Certainly, he mentioned the relay of his great bravery, the outgoing president Thomas BachThat made sure that “He has done a unique job.” “Now we’re going to sit with the President, we have a few months in the future.” He also touched hisTros six candidates That showed themselves in the election, which he hoped to “comment on his ideas”, before making a reset to decide how to meet the future. Coventry He recognized the existence of “some ideas”, but wanted to “listen to members of the IOC and see how to advance together.”

He featured the idea of ​​”unity” and appreciated the positive “the great support achieved in the vote.” “We need to be together To achieve the best movement. I had incredible mentors and we should grow movements for future generations, “he said.

Regarding the nearest challenge, he indicated that they should ensure that “the success of Milano Winter Games Cortina 2026 Because games are the best way of our values.

As he did throughout the campaign, he emphasized his status as an athlete at Olympic. “It is important to understand what athletes are living. When they become like you, you speak their same language and this is a difference,” he said.