Jacques Rogge
Jacques Rogge
Jacques Jean Marie Rogge, Count Rogge, KCMG; born 2 May 1942) is a Belgian sports administrator and physician who served as the eighth president of the International Olympic Committeefrom 2001 to 2013. In 2013, the IOC announced that Rogge would become their Honorary President...
ProfessionEntrepreneur
Date of Birth2 May 1942
CityGhent, Belgium
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format general outlook phases practical relay route torch
We are still in the preliminary phases of the general outlook of the torch relay but the route is not yet defined. The practical circumstances of the torch relay and the whole format is still under discussion.
athens baseball people problems softball vancouver worry
We had problems in Athens where people didn't know anything about softball or baseball or fencing. But I don't worry about Vancouver at all.
action facts information received rule
We do not rule out any action or sanction but we need to know more facts before we do that. The information that we have (so far) received is too much to be ignored.
definitely full law respect solutions
We are working on that, and definitely intelligent solutions with the full respect of the law will be found.
differ good
If they have the same conclusion, no problem. But if they differ it would be good to go to the independent observers.
confident ensure found games respect solution
I am confident a solution can be found which will, on the one hand, respect the legislation and, on the other, ensure the Games are workable.
far games great love organized states summer tradition winter
I would really love to have a (U.S.) bid. There is a great tradition of games in the U.S. The States has organized by far the most Winter and Summer Games.
animals beautiful china lucky olympic represent
China is so lucky to have so many beautiful animals to represent the Olympic spirit.
asked inquiry pinpoint
I have asked that an independent inquiry be started to pinpoint the different responsibilities,
language religious unites
show us that sport unites by overriding national, political, religious and language barriers.
bid final good madrid reaching round short votes voting
Madrid had a very good bid and was only two votes short of reaching the final round of voting.
athletes definitely extremely games high pleased security worked
Security worked extremely well, the athletes are happy. They were definitely games that pleased the athletes. The competitions were at a very high level.
both depend goodwill months political prudent remain wait
There is a lot of goodwill in both countries, but I remain prudent because so much can depend on international political events. We still have some 18 months to come to an agreement. Let's wait and see.
achieved athens beijing china count doubt great last lead medal national olympic success surprised year
There is no doubt that after the great success you have achieved in Athens last year during the Olympic Games, and with the preparations that you have now for the National Games, I would not be surprised if China would lead the medal count in 2008 Beijing Olympic Games.