Kirsty Coventry received the Africa Gender Equality Trophy from the ANOCA in Lausanne. Mustapha Berraf, President of ACNOAHe presented her with this distinction in the company of Dagmawit Girmay Berhane, Filomena Fortes, Aïcha Garad Ali and Lydia Nsekera, four women members of the IOC. Habu Ahmed Gumel, Treasurer General of ANOCA and Honorary Member of the IOC, was also present for the occasion.
« Your historic accession to the presidency of the IOC and your constant dedication to equality, peace and unity through sport represent immense hope for our continent " Mustapha Berraf said. The African Olympic and Sports Movement reaffirms its allegiance and loyalty, fervently hoping that the principles of sport and Olympism will flourish under your wise leadership. You are our greatest icon, our greatest pillar for fairness and justice in initiatives for the common good. »
In March, Kirsty Coventry became the first woman to be elected head of the IOCShe is also the first representative from the African continent to preside over the body. The former swimmer, a multiple Olympic medalist representing Zimbabwe, took office in June.
