Rogge hopeful of IOC re-election

A second term would enable Rogge to oversee London 2012

Jacques Rogge has announced he will seek a second term as president of the International Olympic Committee.

The IOC says the 66-year-old Belgian sent a letter to members on Friday confirming his decision to stand for re-election in October 2009.

Rogge has been president since 2001 and is eligible for a second four-year term to keep him in office until 2013.

With no other candidates expected to stand for election, Rogge is likely to be re-elected unopposed.

Rogge succeeded the Spaniard Juan Antonio Samaranch, who had been at the helm since 1980.

He oversaw the success that was Sydney 2000, and was in full control for Athens 2004 and Beijing 2008.

Another four-year term would see Rogge installed as IOC chief for the 2010 Winter Games in Vancouver and the 2012 Olympics in London.