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Kirsty Coventry relocates to Lausanne, Switzerland

President Emmerson Mnangagwa has praised former Sports Minister Kirsty Coventry for her outstanding contributions to Zimbabwe's sporting achievements, highlighting her instrumental role in the nation's rise on the global sports stage. Cove…

Published: 26 Mar 2025 at 08:44hrs | 3555 | by Staff reporter

Putin congratulates Kirsty Coventry on IOC election

Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated Zimbabwe's Kirsty Coventry on her election as International Olympic Committee president on Thursday, saying her "unique experience" will ensure the movement's advancement.Putin, in a message p…

Published: 23 Mar 2025 at 08:12hrs | 1028 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe to welcome IOC President with heroine's reception

Hundreds of Zimbabweans are expected to gather at Robert Mugabe International Airport this afternoon to give International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Kirsty Coventry a heroine's welcome following her historic election victory.Covent…

Published: 23 Mar 2025 at 08:06hrs | 426 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa hails Coventry's victory

Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa has led national and international tributes to Sports Minister Kirsty Coventry following her historic election as the 10th President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC). Coventry's victory m…

Published: 21 Mar 2025 at 09:20hrs | 910 | by Staff reporter

Kirsty Coventry elected new president of the International Olympic Committee

The 41-year-old former swimmer, who won two Olympic gold medals, replaces German Thomas Bach - who had held the role since 2013 - and becomes the first woman, the first African and the youngest person to hold the role.World Athletics boss …

Published: 20 Mar 2025 at 16:13hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Kirsty Coventry's ascendancy to IOC presidency brightens

Zimbabwe's Minister of Sport, Kirsty Coventry, is emerging as a strong contender for the presidency of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) following new election rules that may hinder the candidacy of her main rival, Sebastian Coe of…

Published: 13 Sep 2024 at 07:59hrs | 281 | by Staff reporter

Kirsty lands top IOC post

Retired Zimbabwean swimmer Kirsty Coventry was yesterday confirmed as chair of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Athletes' Commission.She replaces United States' ice hockey player Angela Ruggiero and becomes the body's third succes…

Published: 06 Feb 2018 at 05:43hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

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Kirsty Coventry's ascendancy to IOC presidency brightens

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