Juan Antonio Samaranch Quotes

Olympism seeks to create a way of life based on the joy found in effort, the educational value of a good example and respect for universal fundamental ethical principles.

If I make a change to a young kid to play any sport, not only tennis, instead of spending time in front of the TV or computer, that is good. I want to give them a good example: 'Hey, go out and play and see the world.'

Everybody recognises that giving young people competitive outlet through sport is a very good thing.

Any religion or philosophy which is not based on a respect for life is not a true religion or philosophy.

Enrolling your child in a recreational sport sponsored by your neighborhood recreation community centers is a great way to keep kids active.

There is no life without sport and no sport without competition.

Since childhood, sports has been one of the most important influences in my life.

It's so important for kids to get involved with sports in general at a young age.

Boxing is a sport. We allow each other to hit each other, but I'm not treating my opponent like my enemy. We're doing a job to entertain people.

I believe God created sports for a good reason. It's recreation. It's something that we enjoy. It teaches us a lot as well... I believe God is a sports fan.

I have my parents to thank for that, they raised me to be active and play all sports. They taught me the importance of staying healthy, being focused and setting goals in whatever I do.

The Games are just a nice, positive way to build friendships, camaraderie and, of course, self-esteem. Plus, the Games are a great opportunity for people to participate in sports who normally wouldn't.

I love team sports - they give me something to focus on rather than the fact that I can't breathe or my muscles are aching.

Reggae has a philosophy, you know? It's not just entertainment. There's an idea behind it, a way of life behind the music, which is a positive way of life, which is a progressive way of life for better people.

I really believe in being health conscious and trying to eat in a way that makes you feel comfortable. I've been working out since I was 17 or 18 years old. It's just a way of life for me. If I don't work out, I feel weird. It's just about what your routine is.

Sport is and should remain a great school of life that supports young people in their personal development. It teaches respect for others and also for oneself.

We want to encourage the young ones to learn and get some confidence in sports. It's fun and keeps you active and moving.

As the render is to the building, and the blueprint to the machine, so sport is to social existence.

I know when I have kids, when I'm older, I'm going to encourage them to play sports because I think it teaches you a lot. It teaches you discipline, teamwork, and that there's really no 'I' in team.

Olympism is the marriage of sport and culture.

I enjoy sports in person.

My personal philosophy of life is one of ethics.

If I look what sport has done in my life, I don't think there's any doubt that sport can change lives.

If I had my life to live all over again, I really think I would have been a fit person. Looking around me, I realise that the men and women who walked and ran and swam and played sport look better and feel better than the rest of us.

That's the difference between golf and many other sports. You go to some other sporting events, they just leave you or give you the cold shoulder and move on.