The greatest thing about the Olympics is not the tradition. It is that we could put aside our differences and come together to be a part of the greatest games on earth: the Olympic games. Had the Greeks had seen what would have came of their tradition, I know that they would be truly proud. Though we do not share the meaning of what the Olympics were, we have recreated a new meaning: treating other nations like that of a family. I am happy to be a part of this family. Though I am not in the games, my heart is. To anyone from other countries, good luck. Speaking as part of the United States, I wish your country the best in the games.

@PaulThomas-ex6ko

7 жыл бұрын

would be no problem since the Brazilian athletes aren't tested on doping anymore.

@mitchharper4461

7 жыл бұрын

Is it wrong? Yes, it is but that is not what the games are about. Many athletes today and in the past have and are taking performance enhancing drugs but many of them were not scolded. However, the important thing is that they were beaten. They lost to people who were not using drugs. Consider it to make the games that much more difficult. What do we have to gain from winning the gold? Nothing. There is no worth in a lie but there is worth in doing the best of your ability against others doing the best of their best abilities even if that means they are cheating.

@PaulThomas-ex6ko

7 жыл бұрын

I remember seeing pictures of athletes dropping dead behind the finish line due to strychnine and amphetamines. Is that what we want to see again? We can be gullible and trust athletes to not take doping,, but that doesn't work. They all need to be tested. And the fact that the Brazilian athletes aren't checked anymore, stinks to high heaven.

@mitchharper4461

7 жыл бұрын

You're right. It would be a shame to see that but that is the fault of the athlete. As an Medical Service student, I can tell you that many times, these kinds of things happen. It seems shameful to the nation but they, more than likely did it for the nation. If I found out that an American Olympic athlete dropped dead of drugs during an Olympic game, I might feel a little ashamed of him or her, but had I have known that he or she did it for the nation, I would be proud of him or her, not for the usage of drugs, but that he or she were willing to risk it all for the nation and for something that means nothing but honor.

@PaulThomas-ex6ko

7 жыл бұрын

In the news today: 'Brazil athletes not dope tested ahead of Rio 2016 Olympics' and 'The International Olympic Committee (IOC) chose not to impose a blanket ban on all Russian athletes but directed sports federations to allow them to compete if they met a set of criteria, including a clean doping past and sufficient testing at international events.' Different criteria for Brazilian athletes?

Athens 2004, when Olympic Games returned home :)

What a great tradition.. too bad these few short months are the only times the world can somewhat get along.

@prabhjotsinghkainth2282

7 жыл бұрын

exactly... These things unify up the world :)

@000sakis

7 жыл бұрын

Thats exactly the reason we created the olympic... To unite

@TheSquishyman

7 жыл бұрын

People still find a way to bash on each other

@tobiojo5806

7 жыл бұрын

+PrinceCrazy the Olympics is the only event that unites the world every four years.

@prabhjotsinghkainth2282

7 жыл бұрын

Tobi Ojo but still they run conspiracies like not participating due to cold wars etc

Athens🇬🇷 (Greece) had the best ceremony. Except the traditional style of the ceremony and the amazing explanation of Greek culture from ancient times to nowadays, the fact that Olympic games returned to their home made more touching, unique and special this ceremony.

@shironeko2785

2 жыл бұрын

Because Greece invented the olympics.

@success163

Жыл бұрын

Agreed

1. Beijing 2008 2. Athens 2004 3. Barcelona 1992 4. London 2012

The opening ceremony of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games was epic! ♥

@priya9194

7 жыл бұрын

Beijing was visually stunning

@ollyhp

7 жыл бұрын

Not as good as the London 2012's

@chenyujiang3590

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you for saying that, as a Chinese I'm so proud

@Lisa-gh9lj

7 жыл бұрын

+Андрей Скоковский Beijing и есть Пекин по-английски:)

@lotte9503

7 жыл бұрын

All of them have been great, and the most recent ones in Beijing, London and Rio have been epic, but Beijing is still my favorite.

Best opening still is Athens 2004, they created sea and flew a lot of things during the ceremony 🎑 Best torch lighting is Barcelona 1992 🏹 epic lighting with a bow & arrow Best closing is London 2012- they truly showcased their artists.

@Yuhon100

7 ай бұрын

It is, I absolutely agree with you, no matter what the host countries did a spectacular job doing the opening ceremony. Can't wait for Paris 2024 what their opening ceremony will be, and I know it is held at the Seine River on July 26th, 2024.

London 2012 was such an epic couldron. Looking forward to Tokyo 2020

Athens 2004 opening ceremony is the only one that made me cry TBH. The most profound and sophisticated. Olympics should return every couple of decades back to their motherland Greece me thinks.

The ceremony in Rio 2016 for me was the most contagious of history! A totally different , cheerful, innovative, joyful and welcoming ceremony! The Brazil really is an expert in the party. The diversity ethnic, cultural and musical of Brazil is amazing! Congratulations Rio , it was perfect!!!

Athens 2004: my favorite

@ghoztale9647

4 жыл бұрын

I like athes 2004 too , but my favorite part is the klepsidra

@firebardgames

4 жыл бұрын

Me too

@firebardgames

4 жыл бұрын

Me too favorite

@CrossOfBayonne

2 жыл бұрын

Sochi 2014

@maxhausz

2 жыл бұрын

We all can agree to this

Loved the 2012 Opening Ceremonies -so- much...; J.K. Rowling reading to the audience, Mr. Bean crashing the party, and Eric Idle one-upping him during the Closing Ceremonies......and, of COURSE, James Bond and the Queen.... :D

Nice! You forgot the 1980 Olympic Games in Moscow!?!

@cyamite3435

7 жыл бұрын

yeah thats weird .

@emilymanta960

7 жыл бұрын

I also noticed that...

@joshyboy1983

7 жыл бұрын

Yeah. Wasn't that a boycotted games?

@RFLCPTR

7 жыл бұрын

+Joshua Broughm err... 1984 was boycotted too!

@mishapolkin774

7 жыл бұрын

Как обычно

Beijing opening Ceremonies the most impressive to date . Hands down. That Archer in Barcelona Spain. Great Impression. most unique.

Beijing Olympics is something we will never see again. Absolutely mind blowing !!!

@greenhornet8262

5 жыл бұрын

Kemy Bolt cough Tokyo 2020 cough

Im watching this on 23 July, the first day of Japan's National Olympics! Recalling back the memories :)

@mohamedunais8149

2 жыл бұрын

Me too

Even though Moscow was boycotted and there were unpleasant memories at Munich, I feel that those moments of history shouldn't be left out.

where are Munich 72 and Moscow 80??

am i the only one who drop a tears watching this ? its amazing, to see so many people from around the world gather and be together, present and watching, ease the differences and supportive, to one another, the place where just to take part.

Beijing opening ceremony was epic

I'm getting all teary eyed for some reason...

@Gi_0710

7 жыл бұрын

You're not the only one :')

@karinaabraham5718

7 жыл бұрын

Same!!!

@MegaMarie

6 жыл бұрын

I always tear up when Olympics ends

Moscow 1980 - skipped. USA and its allies boycotted this Games.

@aaltocykloneller274

7 жыл бұрын

Great Britain didn't.

@dicecorporation

7 жыл бұрын

Are you telling me USA controls the olympics?

@3ebasnazi519

7 жыл бұрын

+dicecop of course

@hcn3651

7 жыл бұрын

+mio kawazaki Good for them then

@nsmball7427

7 жыл бұрын

true

I have been crying at every opening ceremony since 1988 and will continue to be moved by them for the rest of my life.

@Yuhon100

7 ай бұрын

Yes, I remember it at every Olympics since then, the highlights of the opening ceremony is the lighting the Olympic flame into the cauldron. I know how you feel.

It's so meanly and politicize to skip Moscow 1980

@chook020771

7 жыл бұрын

I spotted that they missed Moscow as well

@greenhornet8262

4 жыл бұрын

Владимир Шарыпов they skipped a lot of cities. Not just moscow

@grahamnancledra7036

4 жыл бұрын

You Russians NEVER learn - don't go around invading countries that are not yours. I don't want drugs cheats in my Olympics anyway.

@willl237

4 жыл бұрын

@@grahamnancledra7036 what country are you from

@alisonchik_tatu5264

4 жыл бұрын

I agree

Awesome opening in Rio 2016!! Santos Dumont the LEGEND!

@daniellacerda1127

7 жыл бұрын

Kk ta uma guerra no Twitter brasil x eua pra quem inventou o avião.

@Oric007

7 жыл бұрын

Santos Dumont foi o primeiro!!

@dj34ist

7 жыл бұрын

+GoisBR na verdade foram os irmãos, eles criaram um modelo três anos atrás do Santos, porém o avião dos irmãos utilizaram uma espécie d catapulta já o Dumont não precisou disso.

@Oric007

7 жыл бұрын

Jamais os irmãos deixar de anunciar a criação de um avião, eles não conseguiriam segurar por 3 anos a noticia! O avião do Dumont era o real de fato, pois tinha engenharia independente e não precisava de catapulta pra arremessar!

@dwightk.schrute1089

7 жыл бұрын

I say other wise.

man the opening ceremony of beijing was just amazing

Seoul, Athens, Beijing, Barcelona, Atlanta, London; all my favourites

Beijing for me still is the best. Credit where credit is due. I watched it full, and it was magnificent. I may be biased because it was the only one I watch in full but it was undeniably beautiful to watch. Amazing artistry anf teamwork.

@sergioenrique346

Жыл бұрын

Athens 2004: HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

Beijing and London Opening Ceremony was the best! So amazing

I can't help but notice the amazing soundtrack in this video. Starts off ambient and maintains the ambiance while gaining energy.

Athens ! Still gives me chills . Epic light flame in Barcelona . Beijing also amazed ! But Greece still the best of all🔥

@Yuhon100

7 ай бұрын

I agree, Barcelona lighting of the Olympic flame into the cauldron is the best that no other lighting of the flame by the person who was given the honor can toppled that.

Athens 2004 & London 2012 my favs ❤️

Beijing 2008 was amazing.

London 2012 had the coolest cauldron!

Rio opening ceremony was absolutely stunning! London was amazing too

The Athens 2004 ceremony never fails to give me chills

2004 Greece than 2008 Beijing. They both creat the Western world and the Eastern world

1:55 - 2:05 ; Truly incredible. Especially , the music . 😫💯

From over 2000-3000 to years, back to where it all started: Athens,2004

@idkmyname7211

3 жыл бұрын

Don't forget 1896

My favourite was Athens 2004

Beijing 2008 may have been the best olympics

@Patrick-cy2zh

7 жыл бұрын

No shat

@jakescales

7 жыл бұрын

No London I personally think

@anyalify

7 жыл бұрын

agreed ! best thing I've ever seen

@tobiojo5806

7 жыл бұрын

+jake scales London was the best.

@camille5328

7 жыл бұрын

Thank u for supporting. Soooo proud

Why there is no Moscow? It was great opening ceremony!

@RFLCPTR

7 жыл бұрын

same

@pardonless

7 жыл бұрын

+J.M K.G winter was Sochi. Moscow was summer. Are you banned on Google, homie?

@PhirePhlame

7 жыл бұрын

Moscow's gone because the Allied Powers boycotted it. It may as not have been an Olympiad without over half of the participants.

@ChileanBydloScum

7 жыл бұрын

It was cringey and only commie edgelords liked it

@stasiaswarovski9627

7 жыл бұрын

they didn't show some like for instance Munich "72 ... its not just Moscow!!!

The opening ceremony in Athens was incredible. Such a journey!

Making me so emotional just watching all the flags from different countries together!!!

Beijing 2008, the best of the best

@elliedavies9545

7 жыл бұрын

Well nobody knows what's it gonna be like tonight I'm so excited!

@pmeagle

7 жыл бұрын

I prefer the Athens' for its simple, artistic, and creative storytelling, even though the Beijing one is truly mind blowing!

@elliedavies9545

7 жыл бұрын

+eagle true but I can't wait for tonight

@vicmanato

7 жыл бұрын

Athens 2004 is the best for me.

@ollyhp

7 жыл бұрын

London 2012 It was so good filled with so much ... And had a huge meaning and had everything in it !!!!

I can watch Beijing 2008 Olympic opening and closing ceremonies again and again and again and still in tears of joy and inspiration. It is the BEST of the BEST Olympic ceremonies ever. China has set the bar so high that it is extremely challenging for other countries to top Beijing 2008. This makes it very exciting to anticipate all future Olympic ceremonies.

It is now only the history. Times have changed forever.

Mis favoritos: 1.-Beijing 2.-Atenas 3.-Barcelona

Where's Moscow??

@gt3j-spec703

7 жыл бұрын

Sebastian vettel was crying when kyvatt hit him they removed it

@dakuzovkov

7 жыл бұрын

+GT Jamie The Stig Kvyat and Vettel ? What do you mean?

@user-uo8nf3ze1f

7 жыл бұрын

+InCrunch . boycott was then. And video new. probably boycott is and now

@user-xc7bv9dr5r

7 жыл бұрын

Are you boycotted school??

@YoniMaiMatkovsky

7 жыл бұрын

Because who's upload this video really hate Russians !!! Russia is dealing with a lot of haters! Like this ! 👎👎👎

London 2012 ❤️❤️❤️

@michaelhaug2588

7 жыл бұрын

That were GREAT games!

@thecinematicmind

7 жыл бұрын

Great days

@jakescales

7 жыл бұрын

They were

@estere6745

7 жыл бұрын

great year Im latvian and the bmx latvia win❤❤❤

@jakescales

7 жыл бұрын

+Estere Petrovska are they bidding for 2024

Beijing 2008, best of the best so far

i believe Athens and Beijing had the best

@yurialves22775

4 жыл бұрын

Yes

@konstantinosmichos5749

4 жыл бұрын

@Jump119RBLX not even close to them....

@moyufeng0334

4 жыл бұрын

on behalf of east and west civilization

@Kni0002

3 жыл бұрын

i liked Londons

2008 Best Opening Ceremony So far....

where is 1980 moscow olimpics?

@rongovard6761

7 жыл бұрын

+ciro lol it was the Summer Olympics

@kawaiikoolaid4082

7 жыл бұрын

It was boycotted.

@Bob30909

7 жыл бұрын

It was the cold war and Russia had just invaded Afghanistan, so the USA and all it's allies boycotted it.

@vyacheslavfiodorov5738

7 жыл бұрын

The US and UK also invaded Afghanistan, but also in other countries. So what?

@Crazy-su4kg

7 жыл бұрын

Because of Ivan ✌🏿️

Am I the only one who got teary eyed?....sooo amazing!

I agree, Beijing had the most unique opening ceremony, or most memorable, in my opinion

pls upload rio 2016 ceramony

@cattymingdu4151

7 жыл бұрын

I hope they do!

@EderQuintanilla

7 жыл бұрын

Yes pls

@MrAlegeniale

7 жыл бұрын

I was in a 6 hours flight that night. Please upload the ceremony.

@yeahnoway111

7 жыл бұрын

"save the world" >brazil Lmaoo

@k1nx885

6 жыл бұрын

Rio? The golden age of the Rio robbers?

Beijing Olympics was D best even the songs compared to others

These opening ceremonies always bring tears to my eyes. It's amazing how beautiful humanity can be if we set aside our differences and work towards a common goal and theme of peace and unity.

2000 made me cry because the natives were finally included. And we all cheered for cathy during that 400 meter race.

❤Beijing 2008 The Best of the Bests❤️

Athens 2004 !! Olympic games back to their home ;)

It is very heart warming when you see the world come in peace and harmony

honestly I don't like Olympics .but I love the hardwork put together by everyone and appreciate it.I feel something is missing every single time!

Moscow 1980?????

@44B4CUC

5 жыл бұрын

München 1972?

Athens,Brazil and London!! THE BEST

1984 and 1992 Los Angeles and Barcelona MY FAVOURITE

I always have to cry when I watch opening ceremonies,its overwelming to see what a glory humanity is.

seoul 1988 is amazing...

This makes me feel the world is a wonderful and peaceful place.

I have no clue why, but after the last torch went up I choked up. It's just such a beautiful moment in every Olympic game.

@Olympics

6 жыл бұрын

😭

I love that the Olympic games bring the world together.

Beijing 2008 amazing ❤️

Tokyo 2020🗼🇯🇵⛩️

I always love watching the opening ceremonies and get so excited seeing the parade of nations. No matter what our differences are, the world comes together to enjoy what the finest athletes have to offer. So excited for Paris 2024!!

Really incredible. can not wait. The Rio and The Brazil will make a beautiful and fantastic spectacle.

Everything is fine. Moscow Olympics is not here. But there is Hitler's Germany in 1936, they did not forget to put it in this video

@tivan0323

7 жыл бұрын

С допинговым скандалом не получилось так, как хотелось, так хотя бы не упомянуть о Московской олимпиаде. Хоть чуть-чуть, но нагадить. А воняет очень сильно. И все это чувствуют и понимают.

athens' opening Clepsydra part is the most beautiful scene in opening ceremony of Olympics.

@sangzoon0102

3 жыл бұрын

i agree

This video made me cry seeing all the countries of the world uniting together.... humanity coming together to have some fun celebrating our diversity. That is why I love the Olympics.

God, I remeber the 2012 games like it was yesterday. Time flies by fast

Maybe later in the future, our Olympics ceremonies will extend through the space.

The arrow lighting the torch on Barcelona 92 may be the most epic and unforgettable moment in the history of opening ceremonies.

Athens 2004 was probably my favorite!!!❤❤❤

All ceremonies are beautiful. But 2004 Athens is a most glorious and special. Athens is a born place, first for the Olympic. Athens always remember their Ptide,Olympics joy.

Rio 2016 ❤️

É hoje o Brasil arrasou na Abertura da Olimpíada. Os gringos não aguento e caiu na festa e alegria brasileira🇧🇷❤🇧🇷❤🇧🇷❤🇧🇷❤😱👏

Athens, Rio and Tokyo ❤

Man, that one in Los Angeles gave me chills, the one with the people holding something like cardboard making the flags of the world...

Beijing 2008 best of the best, salute.

Athens, London and Moscow had the nicest opening ceremonies.

Im proud of 1988 seoul Olympic games

ALL OLYMPICS OPENING AND CLOSING CEREMONY ARE BEATIFULL AND AMAZING

rio 2016 good luck to every one!!!!

@gt3j-spec703

7 жыл бұрын

Just keep your wallets secure

@Null-du3kh

7 жыл бұрын

lol dude you right

02:09 the best moment of Seoul

very inspiring to see a black flag bearer for the USA team back in 1960! I had no idea this had happened, so iconic for that year.

i love the beijing 2008 and tokyo 1964 olympics

Brasil é Brasil né pai😂😂👍 meu Rio de Janeiro arrasou.🇧🇷🇧🇷❤❤ Rio2016

Where is the Olympic Games at Moscow in Soviet Union(1980)?!!

@Sawbonespc

7 жыл бұрын

Russia=Drug taking trash, maybe they should not cheat. None of their past success matter at this point.

@antontkachev4747

7 жыл бұрын

They only show those counties they like. Never mind

@gvicze

7 жыл бұрын

Helsinki 1952 is also missing... copyright maybe... (State Television USSR, ARD -Germany, Finnish Film-Company)... but I'm only guessing

@ZeniMichiels

7 жыл бұрын

+Gerry V. and Munich 1972 is missing too

@metalanarchist666

7 жыл бұрын

Propaganda will always be propaganda my friend

RIO 2016 ❤️ fazendo história, orgulho!

The Journey Was Just Amazing