What IOC President Kirsty Coventry says about paying Olympic athletes
Should there be prize money? What about appearance fees for participating in a Games?
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Should there be prize money? What about appearance fees for participating in a Games?
A year after her historic election as the first woman and African to lead the IOC, Kirsty Coventry maintains strong internal support, but faces significant challenges, including a 'Trump problem' impacting the LA Olympics.

IOC chief and former Zimbabwean medalist Kirsty Coventry stirred a social media storm after stating that athletes should not be paid at the Olympic Games, drawing criticism from Olympians.

The new president of the International Olympic Committee, Kirsty Coventry, addressed the world on the opening day of the Milan-Cortina d'Ampezzo Winter Olympics, acknowledging the dangerous cocktail of scandals, sport, and politics.

JPMorganChase will be the first bank sponsor in the history of the Olympic Games, as announced on Tuesday by IOC President Kirsty Coventry.