Mikee Cojuangco-Jaworski during the POC’s General Assembly held at the Diamond Hotel in Manila on August 13, 2019. George Calvelo, ABS-CBN News/File

MANILA -- Filipina sports official Mikee Cojuangco-Jaworski has been appointed as the new Chair of the IOC Coordination Commission for the 2032 Olympic Games in Brisbane, Australia, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced on Monday.

Cojuangco-Jaworski's appointment comes after IOC President-Elect Kirsty Coventry stepped down from the role upon her election as president. 

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A member of the IOC Executive Board since 2020, Cojuangco-Jaworski will "oversee the planning and delivery of the Olympic Games Brisbane 2032, working in close partnership with the Organizing Committee, the Olympic Movement stakeholders, local authorities and International Sports Federations," the IOC said.

"Her role will be to ensure that all aspects of the project are developed and executed to the highest standards, creating an inclusive, sustainable and memorable Olympic experience for athletes, fans and communities alike," it added.

The organization cited Cojuangco-Jaworski's "strong connections" in Australia, noting that she trained and competed in the country during her career as an equestrian.

A gold medalist in the 2002 Asian Games, Cojuangco-Jaworski was trained for more than 20 years in Australia by three-time Olympian Vicki Roycroft.

She has previously been part of the coordination commissions for the Olympic Games in Tokyo 2020, Paris 2024, and Brisbane 2032.

Upon her appointment, Cojuangco-Jaworski is set to chair the upcoming Coordination Commission meeting in Brisbane from May 20-22.