Juan Antonio Samaranch quotes

Juan Antonio Samaranch was a Spanish sports administrator, best known for serving as President of the International Olympic Committee. His leadership transformed the Olympic Games into a global spectacle with increased commercialization and professionalism. He played a key role in modernizing and popularizing the Olympic movement worldwide. Here are 5 of his quotes:

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

Olympism is the marriage of sport and culture.

Juan Antonio Samaranch

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

Juan Antonio Samaranch

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