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Olympic broadcasters having problems resolved (Beijing Olympics 2008 Live)

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 15:39:16 GMT

After reporting on problems Olympic broadcasters were having, most of the issues are now getting resolved. �I must say we are well advanced in resolving the issues,� IOC president Jacques Rogge told The Associated Press in a telephone interview. �It will take a couple of days to finalize everyth 3 Vote(s)

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IOC chief optimistic about Beijing Olympics (People Daily)

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 00:05:12 GMT

International Olympic Committee (IOC) head Jacques Rogge said on Monday that he was "very optimistic" about the success of the upcoming Olympic Games in Beijing. Rogge was speaking at the inauguration ceremony of a new attached buil ...

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Public 'confused on 2012 budget' (BBC News)

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 18:45:05 GMT

The head of the IOC, Jacques Rogge, has said the public is confusing the costs of the London 2012 Olympic Games.

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Olympic broadcasters having problems resolved :: Beijing Olympics Blog (Chinalyst - China blogs in English)

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 02:16:00 GMT

After reporting on problems Olympic broadcasters were having, most of the issues are now getting resolved. ???I must say we are well advanced in resolving the issues,??? IOC president Jacques Rogge told The Associated Press in a telephone interview. ???It will take a couple of days to finalize everything. Things are moving extremely well to resolve these issues.??? ???Most of the issues...

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Rogge looking forward to Beijing Games (Beijing Olympics 2008 Live)

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 16:41:22 GMT

We know Beijing must strike the right balance between security and smooth running,� said Jacques Rogge, President of the International Olympic Committee at his last press conference before the Games. The press briefing wrapped-up an eventful week-long meeting of the IOC Executive Board at the Hilto 2 Vote(s)

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China's Olympic Torch relay set to continue through Tibet (YubaNet.com)

Sat, 07 Jun 2008 16:48:55 GMT

Following the conclusion of a meeting of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) in Athens today, IOC Chairman Jacques Rogge confirmed that the Olympic Torch will still pass through Tibet. The decision not to cancel or re-route the Torch Relay away from Tibetan areas comes despite the profound concerns of Tibet support groups that the Torch will be the catalyst for an even tighter security...

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IOC to crack down on illegal betting during Beijing Olympics (The Earth Times Online Newspaper)

Fri, 06 Jun 2008 10:40:06 GMT

Athens - The International Olympic Committe (IOC) said on Friday it will crack down on illegal betting by deploying a special unit during the Beijing Olympics. IOC President Jacques Rogge said the IOC had signed agreements with betting companies for ...

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Four Cities To Compete To Host The 2016 Olympic Games (ISAF News)

Thu, 05 Jun 2008 09:11:20 GMT

Speaking ahead of the World Conference on Doping in Sport that will open in Madrid next week, International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Jacques ROGGE said that the fight against doping remained at the top of the agenda of the Olympic Movement.

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Rogge calls torch relay a crisis (Beijing Olympics 2008 Live)

Wed, 04 Jun 2008 16:08:08 GMT

IOC President Jacques Rogge called the Beijing Olympic torch relay a crisis. �It is a crisis, there is no doubt about that,� IOC President Jacques Rogge said Thursday. �But the IOC has weathered many bigger storms.� 1 Vote(s)

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Rogge reaffirms athletes will have free speech at Beijing Olympic (Beijing Olympics 2008 Live)

Wed, 04 Jun 2008 16:08:08 GMT

At an IOC meeting in Beijing, International Olympic Committee President Jacques Rogge reaffirmed that athletes will have free speech at the Olympic Games, subject of course to the IOC�s guidelines preventing demonstrations and displays of propaganda. 2 Vote(s)

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IOC official says 'sign of goodwill' could help Chicago's Olympic bid (Chicago Tribune)

Wed, 04 Jun 2008 07:29:00 GMT

International Olympic Committee president Jacques Rogge said Wednesday a ``sign of goodwill'' from the U.S. Olympic Committee in an ongoing revenue dispute can help Chicago's bid for the 2016 Summer Games.

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IOC: 'Sign of goodwill' could help Chicago's Olympic bid (Chicago Tribune)

Wed, 04 Jun 2008 07:29:00 GMT

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A Chinese train wreck waiting to happen (Out Of Left Field)

Mon, 02 Jun 2008 21:55:00 GMT

There are a lot of reasons to hate the International Olympic Committee. Which makes it all the more amazing that IOC president Jacques Rogge is positioning himself as the white hat in the lead-up to the Beijing Games. But, yet that's where we are. China, who absolutely, without a doubt should not be hosting these Games--giving the Olympics to China was a bit like buying a new Porsche...

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Opening of China to the world (Hindu)

Sun, 01 Jun 2008 20:15:57 GMT

BUCHAREST: The International Olympic Committee President Jacques Rogge said the Olympics could contribute to change in China because the media will attend and report freely. — ...

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Woods you believe it? Golf goes a fairway to making the 2016 Olympics (Daily Mail)

Wed, 28 May 2008 11:49:41 GMT

Approval for the return of golf to the Olympic Games took a step closer after a meeting between the sport's main bodies and IOC president Jacques Rogge.

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IOC President expresses his concern over earthquake (Beijing Olympics 2008 Live)

Mon, 26 May 2008 14:04:04 GMT

IOC President Jacques Rogge wrote to Chinese President Hu expressing his concern for the victims of yesterday�s earthquake. �We send our deepest felt condolences for the victims. The Olympic Movement is at your side, especially during these difficult moments. Our thoughts are with you.� 4 Vote(s)

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Golf has right ring in '16? (Denver Post)

Mon, 26 May 2008 05:19:53 GMT

Leaders of the European and U.S. tours have held discussions with IOC president Jacques Rogge about including golf at the 2016 Olympics. European Tour chief executive George O'Grady said he and PGA Tour commissioner Tim Finchem met Rogge on Thursday in Lausanne, Switzerland, to discuss the sport's chances of joining the Olympics. Golf has not been an Olympic sport since 1904, when...

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Pro golf leaders push for inclusion in '16 Olympics (ESPN)

Sun, 25 May 2008 16:11:49 GMT

Leaders of the European and U.S. PGA Tours have held discussions with IOC president Jacques Rogge about including golf at the 2016 Olympics.

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Beijing Games win sympathy, support (Philadelphia Inquirer)

Sat, 24 May 2008 07:01:00 GMT

BEIJING - China's deadly earthquake may have saved the Beijing Olympics' image. Just a few weeks ago, International Olympic Committee President Jacques Rogge described the Games as "in crisis." They were being battered by pro-Tibet demonstrations, health concerns about Beijing's noxious pollution, and calls for boycotts tied to China's support for Sudan.

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Quake in China quiets Olympic protests (Arizona Republic)

Sat, 24 May 2008 07:00:00 GMT

Just a few weeks ago, Jacques Rogge, president of the International Olympic Committee, described the Games as "in crisis." The May 12 earthquake changed everything..

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