Last year, Rogge announced he will leave his current post when his second term expires in 2013.

Looking back the past nine years, Rogge is happy that he holds firmly to his belief.

"I think my major achievement is that I have remained myself, and that I have not changed," said the 68-year-old Belgian.

"I was told people understand that I take this task very seriously, that I work hard, and that I don't think I'm not important.

"Sometimes when people get into a high position, they will get carried away. They change their behavior, but I don't want this."

When asked about his plans after retiring from the IOC presidency, Rogge said,"I have thousands of plans. An individual who can not dream any more and have no plans is a sad thing. I still have a lot to do. But they are private."

Rogge will end his three-day visit to Guangzhou on Sunday.

(Xinhua News Agency November 13, 2010)