New Delhi, March 20 -- Former Zimbabwean Olympic swimming champion Kirsty Coventry has become the new President and the first woman to lead the International Olympic Committee in its 131-year history. She was recently seen attending the India vs. Australia semi-final match during the Champions Trophy 2025, in Dubai, on the invitation of ICC Chairman Jay Shah, a press release said.

Shah, who is known for his visionary steps to bring transformative changes in cricket, including pay parity and women empowerment, was seen sharing cricketing knowledge with Coventry during the match.

During the press conference on the IOC President announcement, Coventry vouched for gender equality within the Olympic Movement. With Jay Shah leading reformatio...