The International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced the winners of the 2021 IOC Women's and Sports Awards on Thursday. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced the winners of the 2021 IOC Women's and Sports Awards on Thursday. Awarded annually at continental and world level, the award recognizes exceptional men, women and organizations for their contributions to promoting gender equality on and off the field. The world award was presented to Tokyo 2020 President Seiko Hashimoto at the 139th IOC Session in Beijing. Hashimoto, an experienced and prominent sports leader, politician, and seven-time Olympian, interfered with and challenged Japan's many well-established gender norms to promote gender equality and inclusion in sports.

IOC President Thomas Bach and IOC Women's Sports President Lydia Nsekera presented Hashimoto with the award, who attended to deliver the final report of Tokyo at the 2020 Olympic Games. They also announced the winners by continent. Winner of Africa: Natsrisshe Maritsa (Zimbabwe), Winner of America: Figure Skating Harlem (USA), Winner of Asia: Zhang Xia (China), Winner of Europe: Cari Singles (Norway), Winner of Oceania: Tracey Holmes (Australia). 카지노사이트

Hashimoto received the trophy and said, "I have been committed to promoting gender equality throughout my career and it is an honor to know that these efforts are recognized today with this trophy. I will do my best to continue to contribute to positive changes in our society through the power of sports, and I welcome your continued guidance."