Breathtaking Opening ceremony moments!

Enjoy this look back at the TOP Summer Games Ceremonies:

10. Sakai Yoshinori / Tokyo 1964
9. Muhammad Ali / Atlanta 1996
8. James Bond and The Queen / London 2012
7. Cathy Freeman / Sydney 2000
6. A Statement of Peace / London 1948
5. From mythological beginnings to present day / Athens 2004
4. Antonio Rebollo / Barcelona 1992
3. Skydivers / Seoul 1988
2. Drummers / Beijing 2008
1. Rocketman Bill Suitor / Los Angeles 1984


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[Matty-yqsx]

Beijing 2008, I was a little lad then. We could see the huge firework footprints from our window. That moment still gives me goosebumps till this day.

[zazelbane]

the Beijing drummers will always be my favourite, so much amazing emotion and energy created

[Cenvere]

Athens, because it was a once in a lifetime moment. It was an honor to see the Olympics return home for the first time in decades.

[ianyazzie]

Athens 2004 always my favorite. I watched it from Opening to the Closing. I was very impressed & in awe. Especially to have witnessed the Olympics at a conscious age- 16 at time. Before then, I'd only heard of the Atlanta Games & glanced the Sydney Opening Ceremony. Beijing was impressive as well, in my top 3.

[SupremeLeaderKimJong-un]

Beijing 2008 remains the best opening ceremony
everything from the firework footprints to the drummers and the scroll painting, that ceremony was a beautiful, moving tribute to Chinese history and culture

[whatithink]

The Arrow on Fire!🔥
Requires the Skill and brings that ancient vibe.

[NicKYKmic]

The drummers countdown of Beijing 2008 is the best moment of all time.

[Spudtron]

Honestly, the most incredible part of London 2012 was the massive display of their history they pulled off with some of the most badass music I've ever heard.
And in the same city, 1948... it was the Scouts who led the way. Nobody could be more fitting for a new, international era. Youth who hadn't fought the last war, all part of an global organisation focused around cooperation and self-improvement.

[sushitunaegg]

I still think nothing so far can top Beijing Olympics in 2008! That drum performance, torch relay and whole Chinese culture just fascinating!

[AverytheCubanAmerican]

Barcelona 1992 definitely had the best cauldron lighting
not only because of the epic bow and arrow shot, but also they got a Paralympian to do it too! Antonio remains the only Paralympian to light the Olympic cauldron. He deserved an honorary Olympic medal for that incredible feat, on top of his Paralympic medals

[sanketvaidya]

Beijing 2008 opening ceremony will always have a special place in my mind for the best opening ceremony.

[saffronye]

Beijing one really showed their culture and their loving for peace. love that

[dmanc]

I loved the countdown from Beijing 2008

[MarcoGonzalez-gqzd]

Beijing was amazing, but Athens was beautiful from start to finish! For me the 3 best:

1. Athens 2004
2. Beijing 2008
3. London 2012

[phantomlover]

I think Beijing's 2008 Opening was way ahead of its time. There's simply no other openings that can surpass it, not even its own when it hosts the Winter Olympics in 2022.

[sumaechajeamruen]

Beijing 2008 was the best of the best and greatest ever opening ceremony in Olympic history

[enderwiggin-bx]

Beijing set the bar high for being the best olympic opening ceremony

[jasontan]

It's unbelievable that the official account doesn't even play the most marvellous moment of Beijing's ceremony. I really want to watch the Five rings and the countdown moments!

[emonypemony]

Nothing will beat the Beijing Opening ceremonies, that was a spectacle

[angkitaghosh]

I loved the Beijing Olympics the most it was sooo