Samaranch Memorial Hall in Tianjin, China was founded by Wu, executive member of the International Olympic Committee and president of the International Boxing Federation. It is the only venue in the world authorized by the Samaranch family and approved by the International Olympic Committee to commemorate Mr. Samaranch and spread the Olympic spirit. Samaranch Memorial Hall covers an area of about 2 16 mu, with a building area of about10.9 million square meters. The main building presents two circular cross effects, one is the "8" shape to commemorate the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games; Second, the shape of "S" represents the first letter of Samaranch's name "Samaranch"; Third, shape symbolizes infinite development and eternity. The building adopts circular ring and circular ramp design, which organically combines two buildings and three sunken courtyards. These five circles represent the five Olympic rings and symbolize that the Olympic Movement will unite five continents.
Samaranch Sports Development Foundation
201July 13 Samaranch Sports Development Foundation was formally established in Beijing. The Samaranch Sports Development Foundation is a national non-public fundraising foundation initiated by the Samaranch family, registered in the Ministry of Civil Affairs of China and headed by the State Sports General Administration. The purpose of the Foundation is to promote the development of sports culture in China, spread the Olympic ideal and promote international sports cultural exchanges.