Olympics-You can’t choose who congratulates you, IOC says after Putin’s best wishes
By Karolos Grohmann PYLOS, Greece (Reuters) – The International Olympic Committee on Friday declined to comment on Russian President Vladimir Putin’s congratulatory note to newly-elected IOC president Kirsty Coventry, saying it was his prerogative. Putin was among the first to congratulate Zimbabwe’s Coventry following her election victory on Thursday, saying her “unique experience” would ensure […]