Olympic Opening Ceremonies - A journey through time

[@mitchharper4461]

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.

[@PaulThomasV]

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

[@mitchharper4461]

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.

[@PaulThomasV]

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]

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.

[@PaulThomasV]

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?

[@eurovisionfan_1]

Athens 2004, when Olympic Games returned home :)

[@axlsime7092]

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.

[@ral.9269]

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]

Because Greece invented the olympics.

[@success163]

Agreed

[@ariramsi1288]

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.

[@octaviusfernandez]

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

[@priya9194]

Beijing was visually stunning

[@ollyhp]

Not as good as the London 2012's

[@chenyujiang3590]

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

[@Lisa-gh9lj]

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

[@lotte9503]

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.

[@kemybolt]

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

[@greenhornet8262]

Kemy Bolt cough Tokyo 2020 cough

[@loveofanimalsinc.visaliaca8508]

It was beautiful

[@timpanfans2945]

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

[@vesnabernjak-ord8674]

5th. Sydney 2000

[@marisolfraga1317]

@@vesnabernjak-ord8674 I think Sydney 4. and London the 5th.

[@jamesclarkmaxwell-v2n]

0:08 that sport again along with cricket and tug of war

[@Top10Archive]

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

[@prabhjotsinghkainth2282]

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

[@000sakis]

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

[@TheSquishyman]

People still find a way to bash on each other

[@tobiojo5806]

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

[@prabhjotsinghkainth2282]

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

[@tenista2182]

where are Munich 72 and Moscow 80??

[@brentdiaz841]

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]

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.

[@jamesclarkmaxwell-v2n]

@@Yuhon100 Gojira , Celine Dion , Lady gaga and Georges Bizet

[@Komnenit]

Athens 2004: my favorite

[@ghoztale9647]

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

[@firebardgames]

Me too

[@firebardgames]

Me too favorite

[@Voucher765]

Sochi 2014

[@maxhausz]

We all can agree to this

[@jg9425]

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

[@elisamason4836]

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]

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.

[@Pepek94]

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

[@aaltocykloneller274]

Great Britain didn't.

[@dicecorporation]

Are you telling me USA controls the olympics?

[@3ebasnazi519]

+dicecop of course

[@hcn3651]

+mio kawazaki Good for them then

[@nsmball7427]

true

[@Olympics]

The story of the Barcelona 1992 lighting of the cauldron: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qYabao2jd5xkqMU

[@tieuwest]

That was the best lightning of the Olympic so far. :D Thank you for sharing

[@glebsokolov8016]

Olympic You skipped the Soviet Union in 1980 and Russian Federation in 2014. Even though I do not support Putin I don’t understand how this is fair, because this wasn’t a coincidence at all. Your disgusting political views make the games worse every year

[@alainwellers]

Olympic m

[@glebsokolov8016]

Winstonove videá Oh, I didn’t know that it was only summer Olympics, my bad. Very nice to see a Slovak that doesn’t hate us ^^

[@touchthefireglam]

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

[@Yuhon100]

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.

[@cheez7519]

man the opening ceremony of beijing was just amazing

[@lipem78]

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!!!

[@karlssonjlam]

Are you kidding me?

[@darrylnimmons1334]

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

[@RFLCPTR]

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

[@cyamite3435]

yeah thats weird .

[@emilymanta960]

I also noticed that...

[@joshyboy1983]

Yeah. Wasn't that a boycotted games?

[@RFLCPTR]

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

[@mishapolkin774]

Как обычно

[@meldeebueno]

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]

Athens 2004: HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

[@jamesclarkmaxwell-v2n]

the drums had been copied from athens the dress at 0:16 looks amazing

[@Vlashr]

It's so meanly and politicize to skip Moscow 1980

[@chook020771]

I spotted that they missed Moscow as well

[@greenhornet8262]

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

[@grahamnancledra7036]

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]

@@grahamnancledra7036 what country are you from

[@alisonchik_tatu5264]

I agree

[@yuto2497]

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

[@pardonless]

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

[@RFLCPTR]

same

[@pardonless]

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

[@PhirePhlame]

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

[@ChileanBydloScum]

It was cringey and only commie edgelords liked it

[@stasiaswarovski9627]

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

[@heavywinds3562]

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

[@elenixamouratidou6170]

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

[@Kerplunk_]

1984 and 1992 Los Angeles and Barcelona MY FAVOURITE

[@flowersformmyname]

The Athens 2004 ceremony never fails to give me chills

[@aliasarwar3723]

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.

[@anjaerdmann4578]

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

[@fieryfire13]

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

[@Kath666]

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

[@TheEpona92]

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]

😭

[@theauralucario60]

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

[@idkmyname7211]

Don't forget 1896

[@yugurtz]

One of the best cuts/compilations ever. I hope they make one for the most recent couple olympics.

[@1036911242]

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

[@jamesclarkmaxwell-v2n]

dividing the world is stupidity

[@qairinnorazman3055]

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

[@Gi_0710]

You're not the only one :')

[@karinaabraham5718]

Same!!!

[@MegaMarie]

I always tear up when Olympics ends

[@jamesclarkmaxwell-v2n]

0:53 beautiful dresses

[@dandelion1627]

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.

[@mikaa6496]

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

[@mohamedunais8149]

Me too

[@jariusaliffwan8001]

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

[@marcelinomorin1382]

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

[@Olamellamoalex]

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

[@vyacheslavfiodorov5738]

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]

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.

[@mtlgb]

Beijing 2008 may have been the best olympics

[@Patrick-cy2zh]

No shat

[@jakescales]

No London I personally think

[@anyalify]

agreed ! best thing I've ever seen

[@tobiojo5806]

+jake scales London was the best.

[@camille5328]

Thank u for supporting. Soooo proud

[@edaphic4515]

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.

[@katea.4740]

Athens 2004 & London 2012 my favs ❤️

[@evolution718]

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

[@pelagiatsalabouni2622]

My favourite was Athens 2004

[@ardex9677]

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

[@Rayaspoloi]

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

[@sangzoon0102]

i agree

[@devashish_manna]

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!

[@MustangFan2012]

where is 1980 moscow olimpics?

[@rongovard6761]

+ciro lol it was the Summer Olympics

[@kawaiikoolaid4082]

It was boycotted.

[@Bob30909]

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

[@vyacheslavfiodorov5738]

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

[@Crazy-su4kg]

Because of Ivan ✌🏿️

[@anonymousfreak5766]

beijing 2008 is the best opening ceremony no doubt why it ws the most expensive till today

[@jamesclarkmaxwell-v2n]

well the uk artists are still popular though - muse, elton John , spice girls, one direction, simon rattle, Queen, The beatles

[@DIXIEDEW123]

Well done!!! Love the look into the past up to this age. Thx so much for posting. :)

[@xoxo-dr8df]

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

[@priya9194]

Beijing opening ceremony was epic

[@isaac-kp2vl]

I love that the Olympic games bring the world together.

[@그래니가고생이많다]

Where's Moscow??

[@gt3j-spec703]

Sebastian vettel was crying when kyvatt hit him they removed it

[@dakuzovkov]

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

[@ТатьянаБожко-ю2д]

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

[@СергейОрлов-э5з]

Are you boycotted school??

[@YoniMaiMatkovsky]

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

[@andrewsoe8374]

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

[@quaithe7050]

Beijing 2008 was amazing.

[@agustinorduno1326]

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

[@ankurabrol28]

pls upload rio 2016 ceramony

[@cattymingdu4151]

I hope they do!

[@EderQuintanilla]

Yes pls

[@MrAlegeniale]

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

[@yeahnoway111]

"save the world" >brazil Lmaoo

[@k1nx885]

Rio? The golden age of the Rio robbers?

[@silveryote1]

Barcelona 1992 truly changed the idea of the ceremonies. And it's such a beautiful city.

[@fishersmith6347]

Beijing 2008, the best of the best

[@elliedavies9545]

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

[@pmeagle]

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

[@elliedavies9545]

+eagle true but I can't wait for tonight

[@vicmanato]

Athens 2004 is the best for me.

[@ollyhp]

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

[@SaurabhSaxenaGhaziabad]

I comment rarely. I am a 1979 born GenX. I have seen every olympic opening ceremony since 1984 (I am a Cancerian so yes even my remotest memory is vivid). After seeing the worst opening ceremony at Paris in 2024 I can quite safely say that THE BEST OPENING CEREMONY WAS HELD IN 1988 AT THE SEOUL OLYMPIC GAMES. By the way I am not a Korean. Love from India.

[@thedosaguy5708]

Beijing Olympics was D best even the songs compared to others

[@blackmen6156]

ALL OLYMPICS OPENING AND CLOSING CEREMONY ARE BEATIFULL AND AMAZING

[@utleychase7]

Beijing and London Opening Ceremony was the best! So amazing

[@karlssonjlam]

Not London!

[@melaniep6964]

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!!

[@amintchocookie]

❤Beijing 2008 The Best of the Bests❤️

[@claralins9590]

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.

[@altosh7]

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

[@nasa168168]

The Olympic goal is to be united a peaceful world.

[@Oric007]

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

[@daniellacerda1127]

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

[@Oric007]

Santos Dumont foi o primeiro!!

[@dj34ist]

+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]

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]

I say other wise.

[@ScottRandolph-dd7dr]

😂I was at the 2012 London Olympics. They were the best l had seen since the 1984 Olympics in Los Angeles. 🎉 Greetings from coastal Mississippi

[@NavNeram]

Sorry IOC, it is not a journey through time when you skipped Munich 1972 and Moscow 1980.... I feel incomplete

[@Nameless-wr9tj]

London in 2012 was unbelievable! I still remember watching opening ceremony like it was yesterday, time flies so fast!

[@DerekAllanOfficial]

Im so proud for Mexico 1968 and the first Olympic Games in Latin America

[@jamesclarkmaxwell-v2n]

mexico is north america

[@deday6525]

mesmerizing. its loving to see people come together , internationally

[@foulgim]

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

[@Sawbonespc]

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

[@antontkachev4747]

They only show those counties they like. Never mind

[@gvicze]

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

[@ZeniMichiels]

+Gerry V. and Munich 1972 is missing too

[@metalanarchist666]

Propaganda will always be propaganda my friend

[@teatime1858]

Thank you for putting this together. Incredible!

[@ageloloagelolo5277]

i believe Athens and Beijing had the best

[@yurialves22775]

Yes

[@konstantinosmichos5749]

@Jump119RBLX not even close to them....

[@moyufeng0334]

on behalf of east and west civilization

[@Kni0002]

i liked Londons

[@MrAlegeniale]

Everyone says that they skipped the 80 Olympics in Moscow. THEY ALSO SKIPPED THE 72 OLYMPICS, YOU KNOW?!

[@miharu060786]

Athens, London and Moscow had the nicest opening ceremonies.

[@magnetika07]

barcelona 1992 a man with the arrow.. EPIC! and NO EFECTS! REAL LIFE!

[@ΚλεοπάτραΧατζ]

ATHENS was the best. the mother of the Olympics.

[@TheOmarsalas]

Rip 2020. Hopefully 2020 part 2.

[@odenirvinhato]

Moscow 1980?????

[@44B4CUC]

München 1972?

[@ankushkumar6113]

O my GOD This is awesome Best collection ever. Excellent.

[@TheElectroclassic]

1:28 and that beautiful logo on the sky gave me chills.

[@BarnabasVorreiter]

The Olympics Spirit lives on !!!

[@lorddominonexus]

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

[@nightngale6747]

This was truly a visual stunning video

[@gregorycrewdson4533]

As a Chinese I have to say arguing who is the best totally meaningless,this does not even conform to the basic Olympic spirit,we are all human,love is only way connected to the peace, friendship, progress and development of the world beyond the different nations, different ethnic groups, and different colors...

[@MaheshKumar-cq3ee]

Wholesome.

[@grilindi]

Good video. This just how the world celebrates the sport wow. I guess sport it's been very important.

[@denissavin6401]

Really sorry , but where are the olympic games of 1980 in Moscow ??????????? 🇷🇺

[@viya706]

Они не забыли 1936 год.Когда фашисты были у власти.Они нас скорей всего воспринимают хуже фашистов.Вспомним какую роль нам Обама уготовил сказал,что Россия на 2 месте после лихорадки Эболы по угрозе в мире "третье игил".Пусть они идут лесом с этими играми.Смотреть не хочу.

[@tivan0323]

Хорошо понимаю Ваши чувства. Но уходить в сторону - не лучший вариант. Сейчас такое время, что каждый голос имеет вес.

[@dwightk.schrute1089]

+Tatiana Ivanova Bro.

[@lingkong3685]

u know, america

[@iiRoyalistiCrown]

Moscow has been boycotted since what Ive heard about WW2 or something. But yeah thats the reason it was skipped.

[@dassweta100]

oh thanx so much you did a great job man i loved d video

[@Sammy58328]

2008 Best Opening Ceremony So far....

[@athenamirambel648]

I hope this channel posts/streams the full competitions like they did in 2012