Changes to the Joan Antoni Samaranch Olympic and Sports Museum
The Barcelona Olympic Foundation has presented the updated version of its 3 main audiovisual displays, which had remained unchanged since they were inaugurated in 2007. The changes made to the Museum’s ground floor have also been presented, with an international photography exhibition and a collection of material, objects and items highly representative of the various forms of motor sport, which was already present in the Museum’s itinerary.
Maria Elisa Berenguer, the new Brazilian Consul General, visits the Olympic Museum
Following the Rio 2016 Olympics, the Barcelona Olympic Foundation and the Consulate have established closer relations by collaborating in activities, teaching material and the temporary exhibition “3,2,1…Rio”.
Tania Braga, director of the IOC’s Heritage Department, visits the Olympic Museum
Tania Braga analysed the various issues connected with managing the heritage of Olympic cities: facilities, services, culture, sport habits, etc.; hence the interest for the Barcelona Olympic Foundation in relation to the legacy of Barcelona’92.
The Board of Trustees of the Barcelona Olympic Foundation receives the official torch from Rio de Janeiro 2016
The torch was designed by the Brazilian engineer Gustavo Chelles, but it was developed for production by a cluster of Catalan companies that joined forces to carry out the project: Awa-premis, a firm specialising in designing and manufacturing medals, cups and trophies; Recam Làser, a metal parts manufacturer; Kromschroeder, a company in Hospitalet that makes gas meters and created the combustion system for the Barcelona’92 torch; and Taurus.
Maria Teresa Samaranch is interviewed by Sport Network, a Yugoslav television.
On the occasion of the 25th Anniversary, world’s televisions want to recall the history of Barcelona 1992 Olympic Games.
Eugeni Asencio, chosen to take the Olympic oath for judges and officials at the Barcelona’92 Olympics
25 years later and with 5 Olympic Games behind him, Eugeni remembers taking that oath as the most important moment in his career.
Official start of the celebrations to commemorate the 25th anniversary of Barcelona’92
The Saló de Cent (Great Hall) of Barcelona City Council hosted the commemoration of the 25th anniversary of the Barcelona Olympics in an event chaired by the Mayor of Barcelona, Ada Colau.
Marcos C. Mandojana, US Consul General, meets Juli Pernas, director of the Barcelona Olympic Foundation
Marcos Mandojana, who attended on behalf of the winner of the festival, was very happy with the collaboration, and wanted to pursue his interest in the BCN Sports Film project with a view to participation.
Naohito Watanabe, Japanese Consul General to Barcelona, visits the Olympic Museum
Following the visits of various delegations from Japan last year, the Consul, Naohito Watanabe, wanted to get to know the Barcelona Olympic Foundation personally and was interested in the activities and services it offers.
‘Javier del Arco, Master of Motor Sport’: family and friends of the journalist meet to pay homage to a whole career
David Escudé, president of the Barcelona Olympic Foundation, welcomed a packed auditorium full of lovers of motor sport and admirers of the work of Javier del Arco, a man who turned his passion into a profession.
