Translation of Samaranch’s speech at the Sydney Olympics

Hello Sydney Hello Australia

As you can see the Olympics are here again

Tonight we gather here to celebrate the Millennium Olympics which belong to everyone An athlete. This unique and traditional event dates back 2,500 years to ancient Olympia

Welcome athletes from all over the world as well as national delegations and organizations

I would like to thank Australia for this event Preparations for the Olympic Games

Thanks to the efforts of Australian organizations

Thanks to thousands of volunteers for their considerate services

Thanks to the media for their support in promoting the Olympics Contribution has made the Olympic Games more popular

Thanks to our partners and people from all walks of life who support the movement for their strong support

Finally, I would like to express my gratitude to those who have made Australia such an outstanding performance. Pay tribute and thank the indigenous people who live on the continent

The Olympic Games is a unique international competition that connects everyone and plays a role in bringing us together. The unusual role of sports and the Olympic movement is also an indispensable part of education. It is the wealth of every country

The entire Olympic movement is willing to contribute to Greece, the birthplace of the Olympics, and we will always remember it. Live in Coubertin, a great man - the pioneer of the modern Olympic movement

Now I would like to send my best wishes to all athletes and wish you good luck

Thank you also to Frazier for always being here Accompany us

I am honored to announce the opening of the Olympic Games to the Australian officials!

I’m so exhausted...