Coventry can meet expectations – Bach
Thomas Bach, the predecessor of Kirsty Coventry, believes that the new International Olympic Committee (IOC) president can meet and even exceed the expectations of Africa. Coventry, the first African and first woman to lead the Olympic Movement, was elected unanimously in the first round of voting.
Key Points
Kirsty Coventry, a Zimbabwean, has been elected as the president of the IOC.
She is the first African and the first woman to lead the Olympic Movement.
Thomas Bach, her predecessor, expressed confidence in her ability to meet and exceed expectations.
