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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absolutely clear full human respect wants
The IOC is absolutely clear that it wants full respect of human rights.
comparison games huge next percent plus previous revenue
If you look at the revenue for the next Games in 2008 we are already plus 30 percent in comparison to the previous Games. So this is a huge increase.
award course ideal merits olympic
In recognition of your outstanding merits in the course of world sport and your faithfulness to the Olympic ideal ... I award you with the Olympic Order,
believe control full good law obstacle october predicted solutions
In October I predicted intelligent solutions would be found, and I believe intelligent solutions were found. The law is not an obstacle to a very good doping control. The IOC will have full control of the testing.
athletes importance national
I know the importance of China's National Games, and it is not only for the athletes but for the whole population,
bid change committed looking peter select wants
I know that Peter wants to make a change in the way they would select their own candidate, it's something he's preparing. They have not committed to a bid today. I think he's probably looking at all the options. But there is no real hurry.
ceremony expect forward four high looking national opening remember seeing
I'm looking forward to seeing the National Games, which are always of the high quality. I remember very well of the opening ceremony in Guangzhou four years ago and I expect something that is very, very spectacular,
good york
I think New York did a very good bid, they had a good score.
activities adverse contained ensure event framework impact ourselves owe undermine values within
We owe it to ourselves and our event to ensure that such activities are contained within the appropriate framework and do not have an adverse impact on our values or undermine the credibility of the competition.
athletes best competing controls environment major olympic perform
The best athletes are not competing and the major athletes perform in an environment where doping controls are not what we have in the Olympic world.
company customer
As a surgeon, I've been a customer of your company for all my professional life.
ask difficult political support
Authorities approached me to ask if the IOC wanted to support a unification process. At a sporting level, it will not be so difficult but there has to be a political agreement, too.
above both compete fair field future inspire models motivate mutual please refuse role spirit understanding
Athletes, you are role models and your achievements both on and off the field of play will inspire and motivate the future generations. Please compete in a spirit of fair play, mutual understanding and respect, and above all, please refuse doping.
deserve moment turn
Athletes, I turn to you now. This is the moment you deserve to enjoy,