New IOC chief confronts global intrigue and Trump
Source: news.source.manilatimes
Kirsty Coventry, a two-time Olympic swimming champion from Zimbabwe, has become the first woman and first African to be elected as the president of the International Olympic Committee (IOC). At 41, she is the youngest person to hold this position and aims to address the challenges posed by geopolitical issues and the influence of US President Donald Trump.
Key Points
Kirsty Coventry was elected as the president of the IOC, marking her as the first woman and first African to hold this position.
At 41 years old, she is the youngest person to ever lead the IOC.
Her goals include addressing geopolitical challenges and the influence of US President Donald Trump on the organization.
