Cuba congratulated Kirsty Coventry on her election as the first female IOC president. The Cuban Olympic Committee expressed their confidence in her leadership and wished her success. Coventry won 49 out of 97 votes in a surprising single-round election, defeating multiple candidates, including Juan Antonio Samaranch Jr. Thomas Bach was also named Honorary Life President.
Cuba has extended its congratulations to Kirsty Coventry following her election as the first female president of the International Olympic Committee (IOC). The Cuban Olympic Committee (COC) expressed confidence in her ability to significantly impact international sports and wished her success in her new role. Additionally, the COC recognized the election of Thomas Bach, the previous president since 2013, as Honorary Life President in the same announcement.
The head of the National Institute of Sports, Physical Education, and Recreation (Inder), Vento Montiller, shared warm wishes on social media, commending Coventry not only as an Olympic champion but also as a representative of Africa in this prestigious position.
Coventry, notable for winning the 200m backstroke at the Athens 2004 and Beijing 2008 Games, obtained 49 votes from a total of 97 IOC members in her election held in Costa Navarino, Greece. Contrary to predictions of a close contest requiring multiple rounds of voting, Coventry’s election was secured in a single round, thanks to her support from Bach, other female IOC members, and African representatives.
In conclusion, Kirsty Coventry’s election as the IOC’s first female president marks a significant milestone in the history of the organization. With robust support from her peers, her leadership is anticipated to positively influence the Olympic movement. The acknowledgment of Thomas Bach as Honorary Life President further emphasizes the continuity of strong leadership within the IOC.
Original Source: www.plenglish.com
