Kirsty Coventry to chair IOC Coordination Commission for Brisbane 2032

Legendary Olympian and Zimbabwe’s Minister of Youth, Sport, Art and Recreation Kirsty Coventry has been appointed as the chair of the IOC Coordination Commission for Brisbane 2032.

Coventry is a seven-time Olympic medalist – the most in Africa – and became a full IOC member at the organisation’s Session in Tokyo in July, coinciding with her term as chair of the IOC Athletes’ Commission coming to an end.

IOC President Thomas Bach said: “Kirsty Coventry is leading an exciting new generation of IOC members in this Commission. As a double Olympic gold medallist and a former IOC Executive Board member, she has all the experience for this important task. The Commission will cooperate closely with the Organising Committee to deliver together sustainable and economically responsible Olympic Games. These will be an exciting experience for the athletes and the fans, and have a solid legacy fully aligned with the IOC reforms of Olympic Agenda 2020+5.”

Commission Chair Coventry added: “It is a great honour to be chosen to lead the Coordination Commission for Brisbane 2032. As a five-time Olympian and former Chair of the Athletes’ Commission, I will always put athletes at the heart of these Games. Brisbane 2032 has an exciting concept which will deliver a great legacy for the region and the country, but most importantly it will deliver great Games for the athletes and for the fans. Working with such a dynamic Coordination Commission, we can help the organisers with our energy and experience to bring their ideas to life.”