VOICED : Jacques Rogge se despide

Jacques Rogge, nearing the end of his tenure as President of the International Olympic Committee, held his final press conference in Buenos Aires. He expressed concerns about the pace of preparations for the Rio 2016 Olympics but remained optimistic about the event's success. A report from the Coordination Commission highlighted progress in Rio, though deadlines must be met. Rogge also addressed the political and economic challenges faced by candidate cities for the 2020 Olympics, including Istanbul, Madrid, and Tokyo. He emphasized the importance of leaving a positive legacy after hosting the Olympics and maintained a neutral stance on the candidate cities.

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