First African Woman Leads IOC: Kirsty Coventry Aims to Keep Olympics Youthful
At 41, Kirsty Coventry becomes the first female and first African IOC President, aiming to keep the Olympics youthful and vibrant for future generations.
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Zimbabwe’s Kirsty Coventry Makes History as First Female African IOC President
Two-time Olympic gold medalist Kirsty Coventry of Zimbabwe becomes the first woman and African to lead the IOC, starting an eight-year term as President.
Kirsty Coventry Makes History as First Woman and African IOC President
Zimbabwean swimming legend Kirsty Coventry becomes the first woman and African to be elected President of the International Olympic Committee, marking a new era in the Olympics’ 130-year history.
IOC Reschedules Inaugural Olympic Esports Games to 2027 in Riyadh
The IOC has postponed the inaugural Olympic Esports Games to 2027 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, with the road to the event starting this year.
Bach and Prince Faisal Unite for Esports’ Next Big Leap
IOC President Thomas Bach and Prince Faisal share a visionary plan for the future of esports, highlighting major 2024 breakthroughs like the proposed Esports Olympic Games and the Esports Asian Champions League.