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
among asked brutal cases money sad simply
This is a sad day. There are cases among them that are just unacceptable, brutal corruption, when simply money was asked for.
thank truly
These were truly magnificent games. We say a heart-felt thank you to Italy, Piedmont and Italy.
empathy games perhaps remarkable venues warmth winter
These were Games of heart, warmth and empathy and smiles. I must say the venues were perhaps the most remarkable in Winter Games history.
the start, but probably not the end of the big cleanup operation.
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.
animals beautiful china lucky olympic represent
China is so lucky to have so many beautiful animals to represent the Olympic spirit.
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.
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.
language religious unites
show us that sport unites by overriding national, political, religious and language barriers.
asked inquiry pinpoint
I have asked that an independent inquiry be started to pinpoint the different responsibilities,
according assemble call celebrate closed four games proclaim tradition vancouver winter youth
According to tradition I proclaim the Games closed and I call on the youth of the world to assemble in four years in Vancouver to celebrate the 21st Winter Games.
athletics gave single standing
They gave standing ovations to every single athlete.