Rogge: Happy and glorious Games

The London 2012 Olympics closed last night with IOC president Jacques Rogge proclaiming: “These were happy and glorious Games.”

Mon, 13 Aug, 2012 - 08:18

The London 2012 Olympics closed last night with IOC president Jacques Rogge proclaiming: “These were happy and glorious Games.”

At the closing ceremony in the Olympic Stadium, Rogge paid tribute to the London 2012 organisers and volunteers, and to the spectators, for their contribution.

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