Rogge plans to stay for longer

International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Jacques Rogge informed his organisation's members yesterday that he intended to stand for a second term in office, an IOC official revealed.

The official said the 66-year-old Rogge, first elected in 2001 for an eight-year term, had sent a letter to all members saying he would run for a second term during the election to be held next year in Copenhagen.

No other IOC member has announced their intention to run for the position of president and Rogge is likely to win unopposed.

"Jacques Rogge today sent a letter to all IOC members announcing his candidature for a second, four-year term as IOC President," the official said.