The African Women In Sports Association (AWISA) has sent a congratulations message to the new President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), Ms. Kristy Coventry who took office on Monday June 23.

According to Mrs. Joyce Mahama, the President of AWISA,  Africa is very proud of her and she must be assured of maximum support from women sports leaders on the continent.

Mrs. Mahama who is also the President of Women Sports Associations of Ghana (WOSPAG) said the women of Ghana and African in general are happy and will work with her to succeed and improve upon the legacies left by Thomas Bach.

She noted that one problem that hurts her most is violence against women in sports and hopes it would be tackled well and solved as there are types of violence,  some physical, emotional and others which do not make women safe.

Mrs. Joyce Mahama commended all countries that celebrated the Olympic Day.

"My country, Ghana did it in style inviting all Olympic sports federations for a health walk and there were demonstrations, later there were socialising and networking.

She hailed the leadership of the Ghana Olympic Committee (GOC) and the media for promoting the Olympic Day.

Kirsty Leigh Coventry Seward is a Zimbabwean politician, sports administrator and former competitive swimmer. She has served as the president of the International Olympic Committee since June 2025, and is the first woman, the first Zimbabwean, and the first African to hold that position.

By Sammy Heywood Okine