Zimbabwe’s Parliament aims to host a farewell party for Kirsty Coventry, recently elected president of the IOC. President Mnangagwa praised her achievement as a significant milestone for Africa’s leadership. Parliament members expressed pride in Coventry’s accomplishments, emphasizing their support for future athletes inspired by her success.
The Parliament of Zimbabwe plans to organize a farewell party for Kirsty Coventry, the newly elected president of the International Olympic Committee. Pupurayi Togarepi, the chief whip of the Zimbabwe African National Union-Patriotic Front, proposed the event to honor Coventry, who will officially assume her role in June after being removed from her cabinet position yesterday, replaced by Anselem Sanyatwe.
During a gathering hosted by President Emmerson Mnangagwa, Coventry was celebrated for her historic election, which he hailed as evidence of Africa’s readiness for leadership at a global level. Mnangagwa expressed, “The victory of Honourable Coventry is, thus, not only a source of inspiration and pride for Zimbabwe, but for the SADC region and Africa as a whole… You are not only our national treasure, but a treasure to all young athletes across Africa and the developing world.”
In Parliament, Togarepi acknowledged Coventry’s achievements in swimming, which instilled pride in the nation during the Olympics. He emphasized, “I would want to say to her and her family together with the people of Zimbabwe, we are excited, proud of her achievement and we hope and trust that she is going to hold high the Zimbabwean flag.”
Togarepi further mentioned the potential this achievement holds, especially for the youth, remarking, “If you put your time and commitment to your talent, you can achieve a lot. Here today, we have a Zimbabwean and an African on top of the world.” Shakespear Hamauswa, a legislator from Warren Park, expressed anticipation that the chief whip would propose a celebratory event in light of Coventry’s significant contributions as a member of Parliament and a former minister.
In summary, the Parliament of Zimbabwe is set to honor Kirsty Coventry with a farewell party following her election as president of the International Olympic Committee. This recognition highlights her achievements and serves as inspiration for young athletes in Zimbabwe and across Africa. Both the president and parliamentary members have expressed immense pride in her accomplishments, showcasing the potential of African representation on the world stage.
Original Source: www.thezimbabwemail.com
