GREECE (AFP) — Zimbabwean Kirsty Coventry, the first African president of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) can “even exceed the expectations” of the continent, said her predecessor Thomas ...

As Russian President Vladimir Putin swiftly congratulated the Zimbabwean, the newly-elected IOC leader now turns to the ...

She will take charge as IOC president from Bach on June 23, the Olympic Day, after three months of transition period ...

COSTA NAVARINO, Greece, March 21 (Xinhua) -- Outgoing International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Thomas Bach said he was "very much relieved" to see IOC members unite behind Kirsty Coventry as ...

After the stunning election win comes the sober business of leading the International Olympic Committee for Kirsty Coventry.

Zimbabwe's Kirsty Coventry will have to deal with U.S. President Donald Trump and the question of whether to allow Russian ...

Kirsty Coventry’s rise to the pinnacle of world sport was complete in a matter of minutes. She required just one, short round ...

“I was just really proud that I could make her proud. She inspired me,” said Coventry. “It is significant. I think it will ...

Zimbabwean Kirsty Coventry, the first African president of the International Olympic Committee can "even exceed the ...

"On congratulations, you cannot choose who congratulates you and when," incumbent president Bach told a press conference.