A new was opened at the IOC, after the choice of Africana Kirsty Coventry as president.
Coventry changes rules to IOC
“In principle, I am against any exclusion. What I would like to do is set up a working group that sets a clear and correct guidelines to be used with objective criteria when making decisions regarding the participation in the Olympics of the athletes from the countries involved in conflicts.“, Said Kirsty Coventry 12 days ago, that is, the day after her election as CIO president.
At 41, Coventry is the first woman chosen for this position. The former Zimbabwe swimmer, who won two gold medals, will officially take over on June 24. Until then, she will work alongside the number 1 in office, the German Thomas Bach.
After the imminent move with the family to Lausanne of the new head, Russia hopes to be restored to the big sports competitions. Because among the first points of the electoral program was the reintegration of Russian and bielaroși athletes.
His project could reopen them the gates of the Olympic community starting with the Milan Cortina 2026 edition. Russia first paid the price for state doping, then as a result of the invasion of Ukraine.
