Juan Antonio Samaranch (C), honorary president of the International Olympic Committee, views a sculpture modelled after him during a visit to the Dongsi Olympic community in Beijing on September 11, 2008.

Juan Antonio Samaranch (C), honorary president of the International Olympic Committee, cuts the ribbon for the unveiling of the sculptures of Pierre de Coubertin, founder of the modern Olympics, Jacques Rogge, International Olympic Committee president, and himself during a visit to the Dongsi Olympic community in Beijing on September 11, 2008.

Juan Antonio Samaranch (C), honorary president of the International Olympic Committee, writes an inscription for the community museum during a visit to the Dongsi Olympic community in Beijing on September 11, 2008.

(Xinhua News Agency September 11, 2008)