Urgent 08 Olympic Games Closing Ceremony Rogge Speech in Chinese and English

The translation is as follows: Dear Chinese friends, tonight, we are about to reach the end of our 16-day glorious journey. These days will be cherished forever in our hearts, thanks to the Chinese people, to all the outstanding volunteers, and to the Beijing Olympic Organizing Committee.

Through this Olympic Games, the world has learned more about China, China has learned more about the world, and athletes from 204 national and regional Olympic committees have competed in the dazzling venues, winning our praise with their exquisite skills.

New Olympic stars have been born, and the past Olympic stars have once again brought surprises, we share their laughter and tears, we admire their talents and demeanor, and we will remember the glorious achievements we witnessed again.

As we celebrate the success of the Olympic Games, let us wish the talented Paralympic athletes an excellent result in the upcoming Paralympic Games. They are also very encouraging to us, and every athlete here tonight, you are a true role model and you have demonstrated the cohesion of sport.

The warm embrace of rivals from conflicting countries shines with the Olympic spirit. I hope that when you return to China, this spirit will continue to live and the times will last forever.

It was a truly unparalleled Olympic Games, and now, as is customary, I close the 29th Olympiad and call on the world's youth to meet in four years at the 30th Olympiad in London.

Ladies and gentlemen:

On the occasion of the 2008 Olympiad in Guangzhou, I am very pleased to be able to address the opening ceremony. We would like to thank the International Council for Sport Science and Education, the International Federation of Sports Medicine and the International Paralympic Committee for their joint efforts to provide valuable opportunities for scholars and experts working in sports science and sports medicine to exchange and learn.

I would also like to thank the General Administration of Sport of China and the people of Guangdong Province for their strong support and assistance in the preparations for this conference.

The 2008 Olympic Science Conference was held one week before the opening of the Beijing Olympic Games. The conference will provide the best opportunity to promote research and development in sports science.

Having worked in sports medicine myself as a team doctor, I know the importance of the latest developments in sports science in the development of sport. I am convinced that, through the joint efforts of the organizers of the Olympic Games, the 2008 Olympic Science Conference will be able to promote the development of sports science and sport.

I wish this event a complete success.

Her Majesty, Your Highnesses, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, After an unforgettable 17 days, tonight we are infinitely grateful.

The London Organising Committee has done an excellent job with the support of public institutions. Thank you, Duke Chrissy, for the great London Organising Committee. We will never forget the smiles, kindness and support of the great volunteers. They are the heroes that are really needed at this Olympics.

You, the public and the public, have provided the best voice for the Games, cheered for the participants, empowered the participants, and brought a festive atmosphere to every venue. You have shown the world the best of British hospitality, and I know that generosity will endure, especially as we marvel and cheer on Paralympic athletes.

Dear athletes, you have earned the respect and admiration of audiences around the globe and you have written a new chapter in the history of the Olympic Games, which began more than 3,000 years ago in ancient times. Through your commitment to fair play, respect for your opponents and grace in defeat and victory, you have the right to make yourself an Olympian. It's a happy Olympics!