6 Quotes & Sayings By Juan Antonio Samaranch

Juan Antonio Samaranch is one of the most influential and powerful people in the modern history of sports. He has been president of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) since 1980 and is credited with pioneering Olympic cooperation and global expansion, with the Games becoming more than a sporting event, but a celebration of peace and culture that draws together nations and continents. He served as President of the IOC from 1980-2002. In addition to his work at the IOC, Samaranch was twice elected President of the International Skiing Federation (1962-1964), Chairman of the International Tennis Federation (1980-1992) and President of the International Cycling Union (2001-2004).

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Olympism is a philosophy which, by blending sport with culture, seeks to create a way of life based on the joy found in effort, the educational value of good example and respect for universal ethical principles. Juan Antonio Samaranch
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Olympism is the marriage of sport and culture. Juan Antonio Samaranch
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We peruse one ideal, that of bringing people together in peace, irrespective of race, religion and political convictions, for the benefit of mankind. Juan Antonio Samaranch
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Throughout its history, the international Olympic Committee has struggled to spread its ideal of fraternity, friendship, peace and universal understanding. Juan Antonio Samaranch
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Our philosophy precedes from the belief that sport is an inalienable part of the educational process and a factor for promoting peace, friendship, cooperation and understanding among peoples. Juan Antonio Samaranch