30 years ago today at Barcelona 1992!

#OnThisDay 30 years ago at Barcelona 1992, one of the most iconic Olympic cauldron lighting moments took place. =========================================

[SilverMustang]

I think nothing could beat this opening. Absolutely spectacular

[bluevitriol]

The risk the archer took was immensive. If he missed, he would have made history.

[alfredocabreravaldezjr]

Barcelona Olympics 1992 was the first Olympics i watched on television and it was so magical for me.I was 11 then.

[selardohr]

To this day, I will still sing like they sang it at those ceremonies whenever i hear the word.

[TheSleepSteward]

You miss, you are remembered for the rest of Olympic history, you make the shot, you’re remembered for the rest of Olympic history. I see this as an absolute win.

[warungkopasus]

Even the orchestra makes it even more historic.

[jtidema]

Every year my husband wants to see the torch lighting ceremony because it’s always unique and creative. This one is hands-down, the best so far.

[orzsuxw]

The most memorable Olympic flame lighting in history, Barcelona Spain 1992 I’ll never forget, thanks for showing it again!😅

[Oblaczech]

"Harry, did you put your name in the Goblet of fire?"

[gayasri_]

That's why people's say "olympic is inspiration"

[UQuoZepplin]

This was so coool! I still remember it to this day and I don't think any Olympics since has had the Olympic flame burst in to life in such a spectacular way since. This was brilliant.

[darkcurlz]

I totally remember that. I was in awe! Best opening ceremony ever!

[lkanan]

Now that’s how an Olympic opening ceremony should look.

[turbotegs]

Comparing this to what we had this year makes me want to cry

[the_njf]

When the olympics were probably worth watching.

[gamalchamac]

This opening was still unbeatable even in 2024

[skymaster]

The most grandiose torch lighting in history. Barcelona gave a whole new meaning to Olympics opening ceremony.

[sophdog]

Probably my favourite opening ceremony. The torch lit by a flaming arrow capped a great show.

[parthasarathisaha]

In 1992 I was 15 then and watch the recording in News channel of that absolute perfect opening ceremony. That was magical too.
Thanks for showing it again .

[linkanmahapatra]

What an amazing year for Barcelona 92'. Barca won their 1st champions league that year and hosted the Olympics