Rogge plays down Olympic hopes for rugby

Jacques Rogge has warned that rugby sevens faces “an uphill battle” to be included at future Olympic Games.

Tue, 30 Oct, 2007 - 10:35

Jacques Rogge has warned that rugby sevens faces “an uphill battle” to be included at future Olympic Games.

The International Olympic Committee president, a former rugby union player for his native Belgium, has revealed the 15-a-side format has no chance of Olympics status, while sevens faces stiff competition from other sports.

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Courts Rugby Heathrow Place: Belgium Place: France Person: Rogge Person: Jacques Rogge Event: Olympic Event: Olympic Games Event: Olympics Event: World Cup Event: Rugby World Cup Event: London 2012 games Organisation: rugby sevens Organisation: International Olympic Committee Organisation: Sevens Organisation: BBC

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