Olympics-Brisbane 2032 welcomes Jaworski as new IOC point person

May 6, 2025 2:48 PM

Olympics-Brisbane 2032 welcomes Jaworski as new IOC point person

Brisbane 2032 Olympics chief Andrew Liveris has welcomed the appointment of former show jumper Mikaela Cojuangco Jaworski as the new chair of the coordination commission for the Games. The coordination commission plays an important role in overseeing preparations for the Games on behalf of the International Olympic Committee (IOC). The previous chair, Kirsty Coventry, was elected as the first female head of the Olympic movement in March and will take over from Thomas Bach as IOC President in l...

Kirsty Coventry smashes glass ceiling to become first woman and first African to lead IOC

March 21, 2025 9:13 AM

Kirsty Coventry smashes glass ceiling to become first woman and first African to lead IOC

Kirsty Coventry smashed through the International Olympic Committee’s glass ceiling on Thursday to become the organisation’s first female and first African president in its 130-year history. The Zimbabwean swimming great, already a towering figure in Olympic circles, emerged victorious to replace Thomas Bach, securing the top job in world sport and ushering in a new era for the Games. "It's a really powerful signal," a smiling Coventry said as the victory sank in. "It's a signal...