The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has elected its first-ever female president — and she’s also the first from Africa. Zimbabwe’s Kirsty Coventry, a decorated Olympian and sports leader, has made history by becoming the 10th president of the IOC, ushering in a new era of representation and inclusion in global sport.
We explore what this landmark moment means for Africa, women, and the future of the Olympic movement with Thabani Gonye, President of the Zimbabwe Olympic Committee, and Marlene Gadzirayi, the Committee’s CEO.
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