Jacques Rogge

Former IOC president Jacques Rogge dies aged 79
Rogge awarded the 2012 Games to London during his 12-year tenure.
4 years ago

Thomas Bach: 'No snappy slogans at Sochi closing ceremony'
International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach is not intending to use a snappy closing phrase to describe the Sochi Winter Olympics at the closing ceremony.
11 years ago

International Olympic Committee "very pleased" with women's ice hockey
The International Olympic Committee says that it is "very happy" with the quality of play in the women's ice hockey competition at Sochi.
11 years ago

Cristiano Ronaldo beats Lionel Messi, Franck Ribery to Ballon d'Or crown
Cristiano Ronaldo wins the FIFA Ballon d'Or award ahead of Lionel Messi and Franck Ribery.
11 years ago

Thomas Bach named International Olympic Committee president
The International Olympic Committee names Thomas Bach as its new president.
12 years ago

Tokyo to host 2020 Olympics
Tokyo will become the first Asian city to host the Olympic Games twice after winning the decisive International Olympic Committee vote in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
12 years ago

IOC to look into Yelena Isinbayeva comments
Jacques Rogge says that the IOC are considering action against Russian pole vaulter Yelena Isinbayeva following comments she made during last month's World Championships in Moscow.
12 years ago

Stephen Fry calls for Winter Olympics boycott due to Russia's anti-gay laws
Stephen Fry calls on the UK government to boycott the Winter Olympics in Russia due to the country's anti-gay laws.
12 years ago

IOC president Jacques Rogge: 'Doping crackdown is working'
IOC president Jacques Rogge reveals that the doping crackdown for the London Olympics has been a success.
13 years ago

Jacques Rogge: 'London Olympic Games security will be fine'
International Olympic Committee chairman Jacques Rogge believes that security at the London Olympic Games will be unobtrusive.
13 years ago

IOC president defends David Beckham snub
IOC president Jacques Rogge defends Stuart Pearce over his decision to omit David Beckham from his Team GB squad for the Olympics.
13 years ago

Olympic Games preparations impress IOC chief
Jacques Rogge says that London will deliver a legacy blueprint for future Games hosts.
13 years ago

IOC chief "does not love" nationality switching
International Olympic Committee president Jacques Rogge reveals his unease at athletes who have switched nationalities for money.
13 years ago

IOC chief expects London doping
IOC president Jacques Rogge claims that positive doping cases will happen at this year's London Olympics.
13 years ago

Olympics chief Jacques Rogge pleased with London 2012 preparations
IOC chief Jacques Rogge has spoken of his pleasure at London's organisation for the 2012 Games.
14 years ago
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