142 Quotes by Jacques Rogge

My personal advice: lifetime no. It should allow for the rehabilitation of an athlete. This is a common principle of due justice.

The final stretch is always the most difficult. We knew here and there that there are still issues to be solved. By the time of the Opening Ceremony (Friday), I expect everything to be solved.

I was very pleased with the progress of the work and I'm sure that BOC OG is doing an excellent job,

It is clear there will be no amendments to the law,

I think this is going to be a tremendous Pan American Games. It will leave a great legacy for the city, not only in terms of sport infrastructure but in urban improvements as well.

managing the cost and complexity of the games; putting athletes and sport at the heart of your bid; and on focusing on technical excellence, not on things which are not essential.

Whoever wins, it's going to be a prestigious city. I'm often questioned who might be the winner and I'm always inclined to say the winner is the IOC.

You know how much the IOC believes in the success of the home team.

We are now halfway. This is always a crucial period,