Rogge hopes relay proceeds smoothly

International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Jacques Rogge yesterday expressed the hope that the progress of the Olympic torch relay is safe and smooth.

In a meeting with Premier Wen Jiabao in Beijing, their first since 2006, Rogge said excellent work had been done by the Games organizers.

The IOC chief reiterated that it was the right decision in 2001 to award the Games to Beijing.