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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For the thousands of athletes who compete cleanly and fairly, we have a duty to put in place the strongest measures to trap the small minority who cheat.
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We are in charge, and only we are in charge of the doping controls.
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We know of course that ... co-operation will have to be renewed with the federal government because of your elections. As soon as a new government is in place, the links will be made and improved, but definitely I think everything is okay.
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Well done and thank you. You have succeeded brilliantly in meeting your challenge. These were truly magnificent Games.
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You have succeeded brilliantly in meeting your challenge. These were truly magnificent games. We say a heartfelt thank you to Italy, Piedmont and Turin.
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Today we have a WADA code which is widely accepted.
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There are environment problems. But our Chinese friends are doing everything to prevent that and to find solutions.
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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.
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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.
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Overall, it's been what we expected, not really what we had wished. The fact that some sports are not practiced in the country, you have to live with.
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Overall, it's been what we expected ? not really what we had wished.
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I think the deterrent effect and the message has been sent since Salt Lake City. The athletes know that the noose is tightening. They will probably, I hope so, be more careful and wiser. But you can't guarantee that.
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It is clear that the fight against doping is not served by the way in which the debate is currently held.
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It is something that we all wish for; to see a joint Korean team participating at the Games, like the situation we had with the united German team several years ago.