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You can't choose who congratulates you, IOC says after Putin's best wishes
PYLOS, Greece : The International Olympic Committee on Friday declined to comment on Russian President Vladimir Putin's congratulatory note to newly-elected IOC president Kirsty Coventry, saying it was his prerogative.
Coventry election ensures smooth continuity for IOC after Bach
PYLOS, Greece :The stunning first-round election of Zimbabwe's Kirsty Coventry as the next International Olympic Committee president made her the first female and first African to lead the IOC but more importantly ensured continuity once Thomas Bach departs in June.
Himachal Pradesh High Court Directs BFI To Allow Anurag Thakur's Nomination In Its Polls
Former sports minister Anurag Thakur's bid to contest the Boxing Federation of India's presidential election was brought back on track after the Himachal Pradesh High Court stayed his disqualification from the Electoral College and directed the BFI to extend the date of nominations to enable his candidature. Thakur, who is also a Lok Sabha MP from Hamirpur, was declared ineligible after a March 7 order by BFI President Ajay Singh which stated that only elected members were qualified to be a part of the electoral process.
UFC Star Conor Mcgregor To Run For Ireland President
UFC fighter Conor McGregor registered his name for the Ireland Presidential elections on Thursday and promised his country would protect its citizens from migration. He made this decision after meeting United States President Donald Trump, as reported by The Hill. McGregor has decided to campaign as a leader in opposition to the European Migration Pact, which would create a streamlined approach to border security and immigration and speed up the asylum process for European Union members.
IOC elections: Tension builds in Athens as Coe, six others battle for Bach’s job
The battle for the leadership of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) will end today in Greece, where seven people are vying to replace Thomas Bach as IOC president.
Coe gracious after crushing defeat in IOC presidential election
PYLOS, Greece : The biggest name in the field and one of the favourites, Sebastian Coe headed into the IOC presidential race exuding confidence, yet the Briton suffered a heavy defeat as Zimbabwe's Kirsty Coventry took the prize in the first round of voting on Thursday.
Kirsty Coventry becomes first woman to be elected IOC president - ESPN
COSTA NAVARINO, Greece — Kirsty Coventry was elected president of the International Olympic Committee on Thursday, becoming the first woman and first African to get perhaps the biggest job in global sports.