LIVE | Kirsty Coventry Becomes New IOC President, Replacing Thomas Bach | APT

Historic IOC Leadership Transition

• 💡 The event marks a significant handover of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) presidency.
• 🎯 Kirsty Coventry has been elected as the 10th IOC President, succeeding Thomas Bach.
• 🔑 This election is historic, as Coventry is the first woman and first African to hold the top position, and the youngest president since Pierre de Coubertin.

Thomas Bach's Presidential Legacy

• ✅ Thomas Bach served as IOC President for 12 years, guiding the Olympic movement through turbulent times.
• 👏 His tenure focused on reform, renewal, and unity, notably with the Olympic Agenda as a compass.
• 🌍 Bach championed athlete representation, including the creation of the Refugee Olympic Team, and promoted the motto "Faster, Higher, Stronger – Together."
• 🏅 He was recognized with the Olympic Order in gold and named honorary president for life for his outstanding contributions.

Kirsty Coventry's Vision and Commitment

• 🚀 Coventry expressed gratitude for the opportunity to lead and emphasized the importance of unity and collaboration within the Olympic family.
• 🌱 She highlighted the Olympic movement's role as a platform to inspire, change lives, and bring hope in a divided world.
• 🤝 Her leadership will focus on strengthening the movement, ensuring it remains relevant and forward-looking for future generations.

Enduring Olympic Values

• ✨ The ceremony underscored the strength of unity in diversity and the enduring power of Olympic values.
• 🌐 The speakers reiterated the global relevance of sport and its capacity to foster peace and understanding.
• 💖 Both Bach and Coventry emphasized dedication to the Olympic mission and serving with integrity and commitment.