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 Olympi…

- Jacques Rogge

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

- Jacques Rogge

Our world today is in need of peace, tolerance and brotherhood. The values of the Olympic Games can deliver these to us. May the Games be held in pea…

- Jacques Rogge

In my country (Belgium), if you sit beside the phone long enough, it will ring and you will be invited to play rugby for Belgium!

- Jacques Rogge

You have to know what's happening in the locker rooms, you have to know what's happening at the grass-roots level. That's the best way to work.

- Jacques Rogge

Everything is in place to have a peaceful Games.

- Jacques Rogge

Please, compete in the spirit of fair play, mutual understanding and respect. And above all, please compete cleanly by refusing doping.

- Jacques Rogge