Former IOC president Jacques Rogge passes away at 79
By ZHANG YANGFEI |
China Daily |
Updated: 2021-08-30 06:48
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"I thank him for his contribution to the Olympic movement. May he rest in peace," she added.
Rogge was elected president of the IOC on July 16, 2001, three days after Beijing won the bid to host the 2008 Olympic Games. During the preparations for the 2008 Games, Rogge frequently visited China and attended the opening ceremonies of the country's National Games in 2001, 2005 and 2009.
The first athlete to whom he presented a gold medal after taking office was Chinese shooter Du Li at the 2004 Athens Olympic Games in Greece.
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