Rogge’s role dependant upon success of Beijing

Wed, 23/07/2008 - 09:46

Events | Event Management | Summer Olympics

International Olympic Committee President, Jacques Rogge, has said that the success of the Beijing Olympics will decide whether or not he will seek an extension of his term in 2009.

Under IOC rules Rogge, who was elected at the Moscow session in 2001, can serve an additional four years after an initial eight-year term. Speaking to news agency DPA he said: "I will, after the Games, take a decision and announce, because this is the last year of my term of office. Beijing is a criterion whether or not I stand again”.

Rogge added that while he is not paid a salary as IOC president, he would be in favour of successors receiving pay for what is a year-round job that requires incessant travel. He added that if an IOC President is paid that the amount must be made public.

With his possible re-election just over a year away, there is no talk of any other IOC members challenging Rogge.

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