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
accelerate adopt code express games hope olympic promised
We express the hope that the governments who have promised to adopt the code by the first day of the Olympic Games will accelerate their efforts.
against fight olympic priority remain remains tolerance zero
We remain with our zero tolerance policy, so that the fight against doping remains the very first priority of the International Olympic Committee.
unless
Unless something unforeseen happens, they are going to make it if they keep up this pace.
confident question soft solution somehow stance taking
We feel confident that a working solution will be found. There is no question about the IOC somehow taking a soft stance on doping.
further joint preparing teams
We are preparing for the joint team, which is going much further than just two teams parading together.
athens chinese city key lake salt succeed successful transition
This successful transition... was key to the Sydney, Salt Lake City (Winter Olympics) and Athens Games. We know our Chinese friends will succeed in this transition too.
both depend goodwill months political prudent remain wait
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.
achieved athens beijing china count doubt great last lead medal national olympic success surprised year
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.
chinese environment prevent
There are environment problems. But our Chinese friends are doing everything to prevent that and to find solutions.
athletics gave single standing
They gave standing ovations to every single athlete.
heartfelt meeting succeeded thank truly
You have succeeded brilliantly in meeting your challenge. These were truly magnificent games. We say a heartfelt thank you to Italy, Piedmont and Turin.
deliver doubt splendid
We have no doubt that BOCOG will deliver in a splendid way.