Juan Antonio Samaranch Jr.
Juan Antonio Samaranch Jr. is a prominent Spanish sports executive who currently serves as the Vice President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC). He has played a significant role in the organization of major sporting events, including his involvement as the chairman of the IOC Coordination Commission for the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics. Recently, he made headlines for attending the Asian Winter Games in Harbin, China, where he praised the impressive organization of the event and highlighted the growth of winter sports in China following the Beijing Olympics.
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Juan Antonio Samaranch Jr. is a rival of Kirsty Coventry and was confirmed as one of the IOC vice presidents.
IOC-Präsidentin Kirsty Coventry bei Olympia: Die neue Bach - Sport
Germany· 2026-02-06
Juan Antonio Samaranch Jr. received 28 votes in the election for the IOC presidency.
Kirsty Coventry, a primeira presidente do COI: “Olimpismo é plataforma de esperança” | Jogos Olímpicos
Portugal· 2025-06-24
IOC veteran Juan Antonio Samaranch Jr received 28 votes in the election for the new IOC president.
Unsuccessful Olympic bid water under the bridge, insists Coe - Sport
Pakistan· 2025-03-24Juan Antonio Samaranch Jr was the second candidate in the IOC presidential election.
Kirsty Coventry, Perempuan dan Orang Afrika Pertama yang Pimpin IOC
Indonesia· 2025-03-22
Juan Antonio Samaranch Jr. was also seen as a tough rival for Coventry in the election.
Russisk jubel etter IOC-valget: – Coe ble straffet
Norway· 2025-03-21
Juan Antonio Samaranch Jr. is the son of former IOC president Juan Antonio Samaranch.
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 Jr. was a candidate for the presidency of the International Olympic Committee.
Президентом МОК впервые стала женщина — РБК
Russia· 2025-03-21
Juan Antonio Samaranch Jr. was a candidate for the presidency of the International Olympic Committee.
Президентом МОК впервые стала женщина — РБКRussia· 2025-03-20Juan Antonio Samaranch Jr. was a candidate for the presidency of the IOC.
Президентом МОК впервые стала женщина — РБКRussia· 2025-03-20Juan Antonio Samaranch Jr. was another candidate that Coventry faced in the election.
Kirsty Coventry klettert als erste Frau auf den IOC-Thron
Luxembourg· 2025-03-20
Juan Antonio Samaranch Jr. received 28 votes in the election for the presidency of the International Olympic Committee.
Kirsty Coventry, première femme et première Africaine à la tête du CIO
Tunisia· 2025-03-20
Juan Antonio Samaranch Jr. was a candidate for the presidency of the International Olympic Committee.
Президентом МОК впервые стала женщина — РБКRussia· 2025-03-20Juan Antonio Samaranch Jr. is one of the four vice presidents of the IOC.
Zimbabves pārstāve Koventrija kļūst par pirmo sievieti SOK prezidentes amatā / Diena
Latvia· 2025-03-20
Juan Antonio Samaranch Jr. received 28 votes in the IOC presidential election.
Olimpinė šeima turi naują galvą – IOC prezidente pirmą kartą tapo moteris | Sportas
Lithuania· 2025-03-20
Juan Antonio Samaranch Jr. was one of the candidates for the IOC presidency.
Kirsty Coventry historisk – blir IOCs første kvinnelige presidentNorway· 2025-03-20
Juan Antonio Samaranch Jr. was a candidate for the presidency of the International Olympic Committee.
Президентом МОК впервые стала женщина — РБКRussia· 2025-03-20Juan Antonio Samaranch Jr was among the candidates competing for the IOC presidency.
Kirsty Coventry devient la première femme présidente du CIO
France· 2025-03-20
Juan Antonio Samaranch Jr. is the son of a former IOC president and received 28 votes in the election.
Präsidentschaftswahl des IOC: Kirsty Coventry ist neue IOC-Präsidentin - SportGermany· 2025-03-20
Juan Antonio Samaranch Jr. was a high-profile candidate defeated by Kirsty Coventry in the election.
Kirsty Coventry elected first female president of International Olympic Committee | More sports News
India· 2025-03-20Kirsty Coventry competed against Juan Antonio Samaranch Jr. in the election for the presidency of the International Olympic Committee.
كيرستي كوفنتري رئيسة للجنة الأولمبية الدولية
United Arab Emirates· 2025-03-20
Runner-up Juan Antonio Samaranch Jr won 28 votes in the election.
IOC presidential election: Kirsty Coventry first woman to be elected presidentUnited Kingdom· 2025-03-20
Juan Antonio Samaranch Jr is the son of the IOC’s seventh president and is a candidate in the IOC presidency race.
IOC presidency race heats up on Greece’s sunlit shores - SportPakistan· 2025-03-20
Juan Antonio Samaranch Jr. is the son of a former IOC patron and a candidate for the IOC presidency.
IOC-Präsident: Wie die Wahl funktioniert - SportGermany· 2025-03-20
Juan Antonio Samaranch Jr. is a candidate for the presidency of the International Olympic Committee.
Dijaške vozovnice tudi na dnevnem redu poslancev
Slovenia· 2025-03-20
Juan Antonio Samaranch Jr. is one of the candidates for the IOC presidency.
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Thailand· 2025-03-20
Juan Antonio Samaranch Jr. is considered one of the main opponents for the presidency of the International Olympic Committee.
Međunarodni olimpijski komitet bira novog predsjednika: Sa čim se suočava?
Montenegro· 2025-03-19
Juan Antonio Samaranch Jr, who is the favourite, is one of the 'big three' candidates for the IOC presidency.
Coe feels ‘momentum’ but IOC presidential race remains on knife-edge | International Olympic CommitteeUnited Kingdom· 2025-03-19He is the son of the former IOC president and a candidate for the presidency.
Le prince Albert II en Grèce pour élire le nouveau président du Comité international olympique
Monaco· 2025-03-19
Juan Antonio Samaranch Jr. is the son of the former IOC president and is a candidate for the presidency.
sono sette i candidati alla Presidenza
San Marino· 2025-03-19Juan Antonio Samaranch Jr. believes that the IOC must have a clear policy for the participation of transgender athletes before the Winter Olympics in early 2026.
Trump krever svar fra IOC-kandidaterNorway· 2025-03-18
