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“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 Olympic Winter Games.”

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Jacques Rogge
Jacques Rogge

Jacques Rogge, born on May 2, 1942, is a renowned physician with significant influence in the international sports community. He served as the President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), making remarkable contributions to the development of the Olympic Movement. more

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