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

- Juan Antonio Samaranch

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The quote by Juan Antonio Samaranch speaks with the core values of the International Olympic Committee (IOC). Given that its creation, the IOC has actually looked for to promote a spirit of fraternity, relationship, tranquility, as well as universal understanding. This is reflected in the Olympic Charter, which states that the IOC's mission is to "add to constructing a relaxed and much better world by enlightening youth via sporting activity exercised without discrimination of any kind of kind and in the Olympic spirit, which needs good understanding with a spirit of friendship, uniformity as well as justice." The IOC has actually functioned to advertise these worths via its numerous efforts, such as the Olympic Truce, which calls for a cessation of hostilities throughout the Olympic Games, and the Olympic Solidarity program, which provides financial aid to athletes as well as National Olympic Committees. The IOC has actually additionally sought to promote these values via its numerous collaborations with worldwide organizations, such as the United Nations, and also its support for the Olympic Movement's worldwide reach. Ultimately, the IOC's commitment to advertising fraternity, relationship, peace, and also global understanding is a testimony to its commitment to developing a much better globe with sport.

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Spain Flag This quote is written / told by Juan Antonio Samaranch somewhere between July 17, 1920 and today. He/she was a famous Celebrity from Spain. The author also have 7 other quotes.

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