The President of the IOC himself, Dr Jacques Rogges, stated at the end of 2003 that he was "amazed" by the progress and that he was convinced that "fantastic" games will take place in Greece.
Sam predsjednik MOO-a, dr. Jacques Rogge, izjavio je na kraju 2003. kako je "zapanjen" napretkom i kako je uvjeren da će igre u Grčkoj biti "fantastične".