Kirsty Coventry is from Monday the new President of the International Olympic Committee. To a solemn act held at Lausanian Olympic HouseOn the occasion of the Olympic Day, Thomas Bach, the outgoing president, provided relief to the former Zimbabuense. He did this by serving the gold key of the Olympic house. Coventry, 41, is thus becoming the tenth president of the Top World Sports Agency, which will be taught in the first instance of a woman and a person of Africa. A new era to the IOC, which fired a bach with awards, after delivering twelve -a mandate. German has stopped its functions, but will continue as an honorary president, with a living.
Bach He received a sound ovation from all IOC members, present at the ceremony. “Today is a day of gratitude, of happiness. I have never done this path. I want to thank the IOC members, your confidence and support guide me. It has not been an easy journey, but we have overcome complex moments to stay together,” said Bach, who was clearly excited. “The strength of the Olympic movement will not be possible without the offering of the whole community. Olympic values are more present than we have and we have a brilliant future,” said the former president, who surrendered his successor. “The witness happened to a new generation, a new chapter full of opportunities that open. I go with a sense of peace, knowing that I have given everything I have. It’s a polite move, along with Kirsty We were woven by a strong, athlete of the Olympic athlete. I know the IOC will lead to convincing, with its unique style. This is a powerful new voice for new generations. In Kirsty Coventry, the Olympic movement is in the best hands, “said Bach, who received the Olympic order from his successor.
Coventry He wants to thank the support received from Bach: “Thank you so much for your leadership to all these people, keeping us united in a complex time. I hope to be proud of it in the future,” he said. The Double Olympic Champion was excited and admitted that “This is a great honor to be able to lead the IOC. I have the best possible team to continue inspiring the next generation and fulfill their dreams.”
Source: La Verdad
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