Kirsty Coventry emphasized the strong bond between the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and China on Thursday in her first interview after being elected IOC president.
The relationship in between the IOC and China is extremely strong, it always has been, and we will continue that way, Coventry said.
For the IOC, we represent 206 National Olympic Committees and many different international federations so the relationships with each and every single person is exceptionally essential.
And that would be something I would take my time with over the next few months, then again likewise with the IOC members.
So the whole stakeholder group will be able to take some time to truly get to know each other and to strengthen on those relationships.
Coventry was elected as the 10th IOC president on Thursday, making history as the first woman and first African to lead the worldwide Olympic movement.The election was conducted through a secret tally by over 100 IOC members during the 144th IOC Session in Greece.
The 41-year-old won in the first round and will officially take workplace after June 23, being successful Thomas Bach, who has actually acted as president considering that 2013.
Gao Zhidan, director of Chinas General Administration of Sport and president of the Chinese Olympic Committee (COC), composed in a congratulatory letter that Coventrys election fully shows the trust and assistance of the Olympic family.Gao expressed self-confidence that under Coventrys management, the Olympic Movement will reach brand-new heights.
He included that the COC is dedicated to deepening its tactical partnership with the IOC and contributing to the reform and advancement of the Olympic Movement.Shen Haixiong, president of CMG, likewise sent out a congratulatory letter on behalf of CMG and its 50,000 staff members.
The Olympic worths you support align carefully with CMGs dedication to advancing media innovation and promoting cultural exchange and shared knowing, Shen wrote.
I am confident in additional deepening the friendly cooperation between CMG and the IOC.
Shen noted that with Bachs strong support, CMG and the IOC have developed a strong friendship and carried out a series of rewarding collaborations.
He added that CMG is actively getting ready for the broadcast coverage and world feed production of the Milan-Cortina dAmpezzo Winter Olympics.
We will continue to provide an incredible Olympic audio-visual experience to worldwide audiences and further promote the Olympic Movement and its values, Shen composed.(Cover: Newly chosen president of the International Olympic Committee Kirsty Coventry provides remarks throughout her first interview following her election, Costa Navarino, Greece, March 20, 2025./ VCG)