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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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.
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.
decided
This is not something which will be decided overnight. It would need a long consultation process.
battle call
It's what I would call a battle royal.
dear heartfelt meeting organizing succeeded thank truly
Dear Organizing Committee, friends and partners, 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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As a surgeon, I've been a customer of your company for all my professional life.
asked inquiry pinpoint
I have asked that an independent inquiry be started to pinpoint the different responsibilities,
thank truly
These were truly magnificent games. We say a heart-felt thank you to Italy, Piedmont and Italy.
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.
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.
evidence guilt italian methods negative police prove receive various
Even if there is a negative test, that is only part of the equation. We have evidence of Italian police which we should receive shortly. If you want to prove the guilt of athletes, there are various methods of proof.
body olympic reduced single
This has been reduced to just one single body - The International Olympic committee.
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.
games review
After each Games we will review the sports,