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
convince movement second sports
Then would still come, of course, the second part. The sports movement would have to convince the governments.
certainly clear great move sports toward unified within
Certainly within the sports world, there is a clear move toward a unified team. We can only say 'why not ?' It is a great symbol.
allowed coach judge laws movement respect saying sports
The judge is just saying the coach should be allowed to participate. The sports movement has to respect the laws of justice.
financial future movement olympic
I can say that the financial future of the Olympic movement is secure.
financial future movement olympic prospects
The financial prospects are very good. The financial future of the Olympic movement is secured.
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,
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.
blood days five parameters until wait
They will have to wait five more days until their blood parameters go down.
chairman commission
I have no concerns. The chairman of the coordination commission has no concerns,
elections handled happy interests personal putting
I'm very happy with the way the elections have been handled ... putting the interests of the IOC before personal interests.
olympic sports
Not all sports are indispensable for the Olympic program, we know that.
battle call
It's what I would call a battle royal.