Mrs Minnie Baloyi Chiwenga, was among the first to congratulate Kirsty on her groundbreaking appointment.

Kirsty Coventry, a renowned Olympian and Minister of Sport, has made history by becoming the first female, African, and youngest person to hold the prestigious position of IOC president.

Minnie Baloyi Chiwenga took to her Instagram page to express her warm congratulations to Kirsty, saying,” congratulations to honourable Kirsty Convetry for being elected as new International Olympic committee President….We celebrate with her.”