Jacques Rogge Games Quotations

I would really love to have a (U.S.) bid. There is a great tradition of games in the U.S. The States has organized by far the most Winter and Summer Games.

Security worked extremely well, the athletes are happy. They were definitely games that pleased the athletes. The competitions were at a very high level.

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.

Organizing the Games is never easy. But I am glad the fundamentals are sound.

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.

These were Games of heart, warmth and empathy and smiles. I must say the venues were perhaps the most remarkable in Winter Games history.

We are very pleased with the preparations. Like any Games, the final stretch of days is the most difficult one.

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.

The International Olympic Committee has the honor of announcing that the Games of the 30th Olympiad in 2012 are awarded to the city of London,

The IOC is absolutely clear that it wants full respect of human rights. It is clear that the staging of the Olympic games in Beijing will do a lot for the improvement of human rights and social relations in China.

After each Games we will review the sports,

The indications from broadcasters are indeed positive and reinforce our commitment to making the Olympic Games available on free-to-air to as many people as possible.

The figures demonstrate that worldwide interest in the Olympic Winter Games is high.

According to tradition I proclaim the Games closed and I call on the youth of the world to assemble in four years in Vancouver to celebrate the 21st Winter Games.

It's one of those unwritten rules you never want to talk about, but if holding the Games in a city would jeopardize the lives of athletes, there is always that remedy. I don't know that there is another remedy.

We will work with them at the Olympic Games at Beijing and see if there's a chance to come back. I understand the disappointment of those who pleaded for the reinstatement.

I declare the Games of the 28th Olympiad closed and, in accordance with tradition, I call upon the youth of the world to assemble four years from now at Beijing to celebrate with us there the Games of the 29th Olympiad.

I declare the 20th Winter Games closed. I call upon the youth of the world to assemble four years from now in Vancouver, to celebrate the 21st Olympic Winter Games.

The journey of the flame is what brings the Games closer to society and allows society to take part in the Games.

Everything is in place to have a peaceful Games.