Ms Coventry was elected following today’s vote in the 144th IOC Session in Costa Navarino, Greece, and will assume office from current IOC President Thomas Bach later this year.
Quanhai Li, World Sailing President, said: “On behalf of World Sailing, I warmly congratulate Kirsty Coventry on her election as IOC President.
“The Olympic Games is a sporting event with a peerless history and we firmly believe its best days are still to come. World Sailing is committed to strengthening our...
Lying at the crossroads of ancient shipping routes leading to and from the Eastern Mediterranean, is the captivating island of Kythira. Taking its name as the birthplace of Aphrodite, the island is surrounded by the blue colours of the open seas (the meeting point of the Ionian, Aegean and Cretan seas), and has numerous beaches, caves, springs, historical sites and beautiful walking trails which often lead to one of the island’s many picturesque villages.
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World Sailing is deeply shocked and saddened to report the death of Line Markert, World Sailing Vice President and our fellow sailor.
Line, her partner Andreas Christensen, and their son, died returning from a ski trip following an incident in their private plane shortly after take-off in Switzerland yesterday afternoon.
Quanhai Li, World Sailing President, said: “This is an awful tragedy and a huge shock, our thoughts are with Line and Andreas’s family and friends at an unimaginably difficult...
Saturday, March 15, 2025
Monaco celebrates HSH Prince Albert II’s 67th Birthday The Principality of Monaco is celebrating the 67th birthday of His Serene Highness Prince Albert II…
Monaco set to make its debut at the Admiral’s Cup Monaco is gearing up for its first-ever participation in the prestigious Admiral’s Cup, marking a significant milestone in the Principality’s sailing history as the legendary regatta returns...
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Thursday, March 13, 2025
Hundreds of Monaco parents rally against smartphones for kids with ‘Enfance Sans Smartphone’ pledge In a striking move, 341 parents from schools in and around Monaco have signed the ‘Enfance Sans Smartphone’ pledge, vowing to keep smartphones out of their children’s hands until at least age 14…
Strengthening ties between Macao and Monaco As part of its European tour, a delegation from the Government of the Macao Special Administrative Region visited...
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
Monaco celebrates International Women’s Rights Day Monaco marked International Women’s Rights Day with a series of significant events recognizing female leadership, advocating for gender equality, and celebrating women’s contributions to society…,
Monaco’s PropTech Symposia spotlights AI’s role in real estate’s future The fifth PropTech Symposia took drew a crowd of 150 real estate and tech...
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FERGUS Group The Olympic classes’ regatta and the Mallorcan company in the hotel sector sign a five-year collaboration agreement. The 54th edition of the Trofeo Princesa Sofía Mallorca by FERGUS Hotels will bring together the best Olympic sailing specialists on the Bay of Palma from March 28 to April 5.
joins as the new main sponsor of the Trofeo Princesa Sofía Mallorca, the regatta that...
Monday, March 10, 2025
Monaco-based Héli Air unknowingly linked to Russian military supply chain A recent investigation has revealed that Héli Air Monaco inadvertently supplied helicopter parts that ultimately reached Russia’s military forces, highlighting the challenges of enforcing international sanctions…
Security exercise planned around Stade Louis II on March 11 A delegation from Japan’s Marina & Beach...
Friday, March 7, 2025
New law on personal data protection reshapes Monaco’s business landscape Monaco’s business community is preparing for a major shift as a new law on personal data protection takes effect, requiring both private and public sector entities to strengthen their cybersecurity measures and ensure compliance with new data handling regulations…
A dynamic March programme at the Princess Grace Theatre and beyond March brings an exciting lineup of theatre, music, and...