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Former IOC president Jacques Rogge passes away at 79

By ZHANG YANGFEI | China Daily | Updated: 2021-08-30 06:48
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Former IOC president Jacques Rogge. [Photo/IC]

People in China are mourning the death of Jacques Rogge, former president of the International Olympic Committee, who had close connections with China's sports community.

The IOC announced on Sunday the passing of Rogge at the age of 79. He served as the eighth IOC president from 2001 to 2013 before becoming its honorary president.

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