On behalf of the International Shooting Sport Federation, I would like to extend the warmest welcome to our new President of the International Olympic Committee, Kirsty Coventry.
Not only is this a historic occasion for the Olympic Movement as our first elected female President, we are also being led into the future by an experienced administrator and athlete who truly demonstrates Olympic values.
I look forward to working with President Coventry to secure the future of our sport as well as collaborating on initiatives to engage with future generations.
I would also like to send my best wishes to Thomas Bach, who departs as President after 12 years.
Mr. Bach led the Olympic Movement through some of its most challenging years and throughout, demonstrated true leadership.
We thank him for his service and look forward to working with President Coventry going forward.