Jacques Rogge, who announced Tokyo's successful bid to host the Summer Games during his 12-year tenure as International Olympic Committee president, has died, the Olympic organization said Sunday. He was 79.The IOC announced his death without giving details, with current president Thomas Bach saying, "Jacques loved sport and being with athletes, and he transmitted this passion to everyone who knew him. His joy in sport was infectious."Rogge had been suffering ill-health in recent years.International Paralympic Committee President Andrew Parsons said, "Jacques was always a passionate support…READ FULL ARTICLE
