Throughout its history, the international Olympic Committee has struggled to spread its ideal of fraternity, friendship, peace and universal understanding. Juan Antonio Samaranch committeefraternityfriendship Change image and share on social
Olympism is the marriage of sport and culture. Juan Antonio Samaranch culturemarriageolympism Change image and share on social
I want to express my deepest apology to the athletes, the people of Salt Lake City in Utah and the millions of citizens worldwide who love and respect the games. Juan Antonio Samaranch apologyathletecitizen Change image and share on social
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 beliefcooperationeducational Change image and share on social
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 benefitbringconviction Change image and share on social
The 'movement' is paramount, the concept of 'family' is the symbol we wish to project. Juan Antonio Samaranch conceptfamilymovement Change image and share on social
Spain is not a racist country. Juan Antonio Samaranch countryracistspain Change image and share on social
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 baseblendcreate share on social
