Prince Feisal congratulates new IOC president, reiterates commitment to Olympic family
AMMAN - HRH Prince Feisal has congratulated the new president of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), expressing pride to have a woman now chairing the organisation's governing body.
"First and foremost, my congratulations to the new President. As someone who has campaigned on a platform of inclusion, I am proud that our movement has elected its first female president," Prince Feisal said in a statement issued on his behalf by the Jordan Olympic Committee.
Kirsty Coventry was elected as the 10th IOC President on Thursday, the first female president in IOC history.
Prince Feisal, who was a presidential candidate for IOC, has also commended the high spirits and positiveness that surrounded the election process, saying, " It has been a privilege to engage with IOC members throughout this process, exchanging ideas, listening to concerns, and discussing the opportunities ahead for our movement."
"From the outset, I have sought to contribute constructively, staying true to my principles of integrity, inclusion, and imagination. While today's result was not what I had hoped for, I respect and trust the members' decision. However, the fact remains that the movement faces fundamental challenges, and I make myself fully available to President-elect Kirsty Coventry to support efforts in tackling them.
The Prince reiterated his "unwavering" commitment and dedication to the Olympic family and to developing the games. "This experience has been invaluable, and I am a better person for it. My commitment to the Olympic family remains unwavering, and I will continue to serve with the same dedication, passion, and belief in sport's power to inspire and unite.'
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