Zimbabwe: Kirsty Coventry and Whiteness in Zimbabwe - How Sport Can Rewrite the Political Rules

Zimbabwe: Kirsty Coventry and Whiteness in Zimbabwe - How Sport Can Rewrite the Political Rules

Analysis - Kirsty Coventry's story is one of apparent contradictions. She's a white woman celebrated as a national hero in a Black-majority Zimbabwe and an Olympic swimmer turned politician. She's also now one of the most powerful figures in global sports as president of the International Olympic Committee (IOC).

Kirsty Coventry and whiteness in Zimbabwe: how sport can rewrite the political rules

Kirsty Coventry’s story is one of apparent contradictions. She’s a white woman celebrated as a national hero in a Black-majority Zimbabwe and an Olympic swimmer turned politician. She’s also now one of the most powerful figures in global sports as president of the International Olympic Committee (IOC). Her journey reflects the complex interplay of race, gender and post-colonial politics in Zimbabwe, a nation still grappling with the legacies of …

Sanyatwe bids farewell to predecessor Kirsty Coventry, calls her a 'true champion' – Nehanda Radio

HARARE - The newly appointed Minister of Sport, Recreation, Arts and Culture, Lieutenant General (Retired) Anselem Nhamo Sanyatwe, has described his predecessor Kirsty Coventry as a "true champion on and off the field" during a farewell party held in Harare. The post Sanyatwe bids farewell to predecessor Kirsty Coventry, calls her a ‘true champion’ appeared first on Nehanda Radio.

Kirsty Coventry, who becomes president of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) in June, is the first woman in office, the youngest and also the first from Africa to be elected to that position.

Coventry gets massive send-off - Zimbabwe Situation

Source: The Herald – Breaking news. Sports, Recreation, Arts and Culture Minister Lieutenant General (Retired) Anselem Nhamo Sanyatwe (left), International Olympic Committee president-elect Dr Kirsty Coventry and Sports, Recreation, Arts and Culture permanent secretary Nicholas Moyo dance at the farewell dinner on Wednesday Trust Khosa, Zimpapers Arts and Entertainment Hub Former Sports, Recreation, Arts, and Culture Minister Kirsty Coventry,…