The President of the International Olympic Committee, Jacques Rogge, on Saturday defended the decision to award this year's games to Beijing.
The President of the International Olympic Committee, Jacques Rogge, on Saturday defended the decision to award this year''s games to Beijing.
Speaking during a visit to Singapore, Rogge said the IOC considers that it did a wise choice in awarding the games to Beijing and they have no regrets.
He said the IOC was not happy with protests over China's treatment of Tibet. Rogge noted that the IOC does not support the idea of boycotting the August Olympic Games, adding that the Beijing Olympic Games will be one of the best in the world.