Juan Antonio Samaranch
Juan Antonio Samaranch, a prominent Spanish figure in the world of sports, is best known for his role as the President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) from 1980 to 2001. His tenure was marked by significant changes in the Olympic movement, including the introduction of new sports and the expansion of the Olympic Games. Samaranch played a pivotal role in revitalizing the Olympic brand, securing sponsorships, and promoting global participation in sports. He was also instrumental in bringing the Olympic Games to Barcelona in 1992, which is often regarded as one of the most successful modern Olympics. Recently, he has been in the news for attending the Harbin Asian Winter Games, reflecting on the growth of winter sports in China since the Beijing Winter Olympics.
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Juan Antonio Samaranch, the son of the former IOC president, actively promotes the Olympic spirit and cooperation between Spain and China.
“奥林匹克事业的重要伙伴”（大道之行） --国际--人民网
China· 2026-02-08
Juan Carlos I mentions Juan Antonio Samaranch's enthusiasm for the Olympic Games in Barcelona.
Juan Carlos I, en sus memorias: “Siempre dije que Cataluña era más difícil de gobernar que el País Vasco. El tiempo me dio la razón” | Noticias de Cataluña
Spain· 2025-12-05
Juan Antonio Samaranch is the honorary president of the International Olympic Committee.
【讲习所·中国与世界】奥林匹克精神同中方这个愿景高度契合--时政--人民网China· 2025-11-12
Juan Antonio Samaranch, as the Honorary President of the IOC, highlighted the importance of China's role in promoting the Olympic spirit.
习近平会见国际奥委会主席考文垂和终身名誉主席巴赫 _光明网China· 2025-11-09
Juan Antonio Samaranch was the former president of the International Olympic Committee.
حمدان بن محمد يشهد توقيع مركز محمد بن راشد لإعداد القادة شراكات مع أبرز 5 جامعات عالمية
United Arab Emirates· 2025-10-02
Juan Antonio Samaranch was the IOC president who praised the Sydney Olympics.
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Australia· 2025-09-26
Juan Antonio Samaranch, the then president of the International Olympics Committee, declared Sydney 'the best Olympics Games ever.'
Brisbane Olympics 2032 must be a bold moment for AustraliaAustralia· 2025-09-01
Juan Antonio Samaranch was the president of the International Olympic Committee who initiated the creation of the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
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Germany· 2025-08-08
Juan Antonio Samaranch was the president of the International Olympic Committee during the 1984 Olympics in Los Angeles.
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Slovenia· 2025-06-23
Juan Antonio Samaranch is the first vice president of the International Olympic Committee.
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El Salvador· 2025-06-17
Juan Antonio Samaranch was the president of the International Olympic Committee who visited Tallinn in 1992.
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Estonia· 2025-04-03
Juan Antonio Samaranch was a candidate in the election for the presidency of the International Olympic Committee.
Editorial | Jamaica and International Olympic Committee’s new boss | Commentary
Jamaica· 2025-03-29
Juan Antonio Samaranch's son was considered the most likely candidate for the presidency.
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Hungary· 2025-03-23
Juan Antonio Samaranch was a former IOC president known for his tenure during a significant corruption scandal.
So it’s victory for Kirsty Coventry in the IOC elections. Who says cards with a rigged deck isn’t an Olympic sport? | Marina Hyde
United Kingdom· 2025-03-21
Juan Antonio Samaranch was one of the candidates in the IOC presidential election, receiving a lower number of votes.
Sent to Coventry: how Bach’s power helped Zimbabwean’s shock IOC win | International Olympic CommitteeUnited Kingdom· 2025-03-21
Juan Antonio Samaranch was one of the candidates in the presidential election.
考文垂成为国际奥委会首位女性主席 _光明网China· 2025-03-21
Juan Antonio Samaranch was a candidate in the election for the presidency of the International Olympic Committee and is noted as a close rival to Kirsty Coventry.
Kirsty Coventry hace historia en el deporte olímpico y se convierte en la primera mujer presidenta del COI, en una elección que se resolvió más rápido de lo esperado
Argentina· 2025-03-21
Juan Antonio Samaranch was a veteran candidate who could have succeeded his father.
El COI abre una nueva era con la eleccion de Kirsty Coventry, su primera presidenta
Uruguay· 2025-03-21Juan Antonio Samaranch was the second candidate in the election for the IOC presidency.
Kirsty Coventry eerste vrouwelijke en jongste voorzitter Internationaal Olympisch Comité – de Ware Tijd
Suriname· 2025-03-21Juan Antonio Samaranch served as the president of the International Olympic Committee from 1980 to 2001.
Die neue IOK-Präsidentin bedeutet einen Rückfall in alte Zeiten
Switzerland· 2025-03-20
Juan Antonio Samaranch was one of the candidates defeated by Kirsty Coventry.
COI terá primeira presidente mulher da sua história; saiba quem é Kirsty Coventry
Brazil· 2025-03-20Juan Antonio Samaranch congratulated and kissed Kirsty Coventry on both cheeks after her acceptance speech.
Kirsty Coventry elected 10th IOC President, first woman and first African to lead global Olympic body
Ghana· 2025-03-20
Juan Antonio Samaranch was one of the candidates defeated by Kirsty Coventry in the election.
Kirsty Coventry será la primera mujer y africana en presidir el Comité Olímpico Internacional
Panama· 2025-03-20
Samaranch was the current vice president of the IOC and came in second place.
valiti kandidaat, kes teistest selgelt eristusEstonia· 2025-03-20
Juan Antonio Samaranch picked up 28 votes in the IOC presidential election.
Zimbabwe’s Kirsty Coventry elected first female IOC president – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-03-20Juan Antonio Samaranch junior emerged as a favorite towards the end of the election.
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Sweden· 2025-03-20
Juan Antonio Samaranch was a candidate for the presidency of the International Olympic Committee, finishing in second place with 28 votes.
Elecciones a la presidencia del COI, en directo | Kirsty Coventry, ministra de Deportes de Zimbabue, nueva presidenta del Comité Olímpico Internacional | DeportesSpain· 2025-03-20Juan Antonio Samaranch was a historic president of the International Olympic Committee and is the father of the current vice president.
Kirsty Coventry favorita a presidente Cio: se la gioca con Sebastian Coe e Samaranch junior
Italy· 2025-03-20
Juan Antonio Samaranch's son was among the candidates defeated by Kirsty Coventry.
Kirsty Coventry, nuovo presidente del Cio: chi è l'ex nuotatrice prima donna a capo del Comitato olimpico internazionaleItaly· 2025-03-20
Juan Antonio Samaranch picked up 28 votes in the IOC presidential election.
Kirsty Coventry elected first female president of IOC as Coe denied in vote | International Olympic CommitteeUnited Kingdom· 2025-03-20