Controversial Deputy from Russia Talks About Expectations from the New Head of the IOC.

Famous member of the State Duma of Russia and Olympic champion Svetlana Zhurova commented on the new head of the International Olympic Committee, Kirsty Coventry. This was reported by 'Glavkom'.

«Coventry has already spoken about her plans. But it is hard to imagine that she will take on the responsibility and say what fate our athletes will have. For now, only a working group is being discussed that will address these issues. There are certain hopes, but also many questions. Bach did not have the task of restoring our rights. We will see how Coventry will manage. Only after that will dialogue be possible,» said Zhurova in her interview with Russian media.

On Monday, June 23, a solemn ceremony took place in Lausanne, during which Thomas Bach handed over the powers of the head of the IOC to the newly elected president - two-Time Olympic champion from Zimbabwe, Kirsty Coventry.

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During the solemn ceremony in Lausanne, Thomas Bach officially handed over the leadership of the IOC to the new president Kirsty Coventry. State Duma deputy Svetlana Zhurova expressed doubts about Coventry's ability to take responsibility and solve issues related to the participation of Russian athletes in international competitions. Svetlana Zhurova expressed hope for a possible restoration of dialogue after the first steps of the new IOC leadership.

Active involvement of Russian deputy Zhurova in commenting on the events in the IOC and her own opinions regarding the new head of the committee provoke discussions among the public and specialists. This step may influence future relations between Russia and the Olympic movement and decisions regarding the participation of athletes in international competitions.