International Olympic Committee (IOC) chief Kirsty Coventry fought back tears on Wednesday as she urged nations to rally behind unity at the 2026 Winter Games, moments after the Olympic torch relay began its journey from ancient Olympia, Greece.
Speaking at the Olympia archaeological museum, Coventry β the first woman to lead the Olympic movement β grew emotional as she reflected on the power of sport to bring the world together.
βI wasnβt supposed to get emotional, but this place is very special,β she said, drawing warm applause.
βIn a divided world, the Games
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