Juan Antonio Samaranch Quotes

Juan Antonio Samaranch — Spanish Celebrity born on July 17, 1920,

Juan Antonio Samaranch y Torelló, 1st Marquis of Samaranch, was a Spanish sports administrator who served as the seventh president of the International Olympic Committee from 1980 to 2001. Samaranch served the second longest term as the head of the IOC, the longest being that of Pierre de Coubertin... (wikipedia)

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.

We peruse one ideal, that of bringing people together in peace, irrespective of race, religion and political convictions, for the benefit of mankind.

Olympism is the marriage of sport and culture.

Throughout its history, the international Olympic Committee has struggled to spread its ideal of fraternity, friendship, peace and universal understanding.

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 Quotes

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