I watched this opening with my mother. She was a huge Ali fan. She used to get me out of bed in the middle of the night as a child and we both watched his fights. It was wonderful. She had tears in her eyes, watching him like this. i wrote to him after these Olympics, telling him what he meant to me and to my mother, and I got a photograph back from him with his autograph, very shakely. I had it framed and it is in my hallway. Whenever I have to do something difficult during a day, I look at his smiling face and think: well, if he could do that, then I can do this. So - thank you Muhammed. For the memories and for your stength. And for passing it on to me!
I live 3 minutes from Ali's childhood home. My dad tells me when he was younger and he would meet Ali in the 70s when he was suspended from boxing, he would come to our corner with a big truck full of holy Qurans and give them away and he'd play with kids and shadow box with everyone all the time. This was when he was already super famous. Makes me proud to be from Louisville!!!
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I will Never forget this moment when he emerged I remember saying yes the greatest! We have the greatest lighting the torch, up until that moment no one knew who the final person was! RIP
I saw this in 1996 as it happened (on TV, of course)... it was an awesome moment, and very touching... it left me in tears... I was very happy for Muhammad Ali.
"Everywere u look u see people wipping their tears..." it was very hard to hold ur tears...!! Thou r indeed the #Greatest and u will always b....Rest in Paradise Champ...!!
It's unexplainable to youngsters. It was a gotcha moment. No one seen it coming,there's no person that could of topped Ali. It brought everyone from everywhere together. Unforgettable, unexplainable. Thee original G.O.A.T..!
Wow his strength showed even outside of the ring.He dealt with his disease as he did in the ring,with grace and confidence.He was not going to hide behind the curtain,he still made public appearances until he could no longer do so.Ali was a champ in more ways than he even realized.God Bless you Ali. Your body is now free from Parkinson disease.God bless his family and give them strength and peace
Oh Ali. You had held a torch for us long before you held the Olympic Torch. I am grateful to the powers that be that entrusted Ali with this, despite his unpredictable symptoms. Put faith in Ali, and he will come through, and he did! Love you Ali. Always have.
*_Rest In Paradise....You are legend!_* *_Muhammad Ali was indeed the greatest.He was so much more than a boxer.The man was a real souljah for justice,that actually stood for what he believed in._*
We cried...because we realised Ali had, all along been carrying the torch for us. ...and being sick had not held him back.... Ali.. a true giant who walked amongst us...my hero, my mentor.
I know it’s been six years since you wrote this, but wow very well written! I admire Ali because he had faults as we all do but like Bob Costa said on the documentary, he stuck to his principals and it cost him. RIP Muhammad!
I love seeing this moment from the Olympics over and over from the city I call home and I was able to attend a few Olympic events with my family. Ali was a wonderful individual that brought many people together all over the world. I'm sorry he had to suffer thru this illness for the last several decades of his life. I hope someday soon there will be a breakthrough cure for it. Yes he will never be forgotten.
You just know they were bowing their heads as he walked through the pearly gates. And when he entered, He stood before the Big Guy and said, “I’m a bad Man, I’m still so pretty”.. And the Big Guy looked at back at Him, smiled and said, Yes you are...
Ali spoke for our generation and laid his career on the line for his beliefs in 1967. For those who grew up with him and remember how he was vilified by so many in the 60's, it's heartwarming to know today he is perhaps the most loved person on the planet. For those of us who remember the magnificent athlete he was,it's heart-rending to see what Parkinson's has done to him. But in the end, to see the courage and dignity he's shown through all the struggles it's an inspiration. Long live Ali!
Not only was muhammad Ali the greatest in boxing but he was also a great human being a special human being who was loved by every body no matter what colour or race he was a blessed human being R.I.P
He is the greatest athlete who ever lived, no debate. People say Jordan...but I guarantee if you showed a pictures of Muhammad Ali and Michael Jordan to some kid in some third world country somewhere he would recognize Ali first
No matter good or bad things about Muhammad Ali ..his well earned place as No1 sportspersonality of the century underlines his importance as a symbol an icon..through boxing he transcended to so much more... He will always have my greatest respect..
People said the cauldron looked like a large order of McDonald's French fries when it was lit, but this was truly a touching moment. Rest in peace, Ali!
I had to come tonight to pay my respects to The Champ. May your journey be swift as your cross through the veil, watch down from above and guide our steps on the path of peace for all the world to follow. Rest in Peace.
The fact they had technical difficulties with the flame not lighting at first, then the flame not going up the tether and stopping several times getting stuck really put a damper on the whole lighting.
Rest in Peace to the Champ. The triple OG of the GOAT category when speaking about athletes. Ali will forever be one of the Baddest Men to ever step into the ring.
The best kept secret and surprise in sport's history was Ali lighting the Olympic torch in 1996. A man who triumphed over so many adversities in his life. The entire world was watching this superb athlete and humanitarian achieve a remarkable climax to a life lived large.
The Ali legacy will live forever he was once in a lifetime personalty Allah blessed this genius of a man with everything He lightened and inspired millions of people from all nations no individual was more loved than Ali and the light will shine in every heart. May Allah rest his soul and grant the highest of Jannah .Many will come and many shall go but never a Muhammad Ali
I remember watching this when it happened but i had no idea what i was looking at as i was so young but man looking back on that moment now its got me lost for words literally
I was 10 then and watched this with my father in Azerbaijan, remembered it forever.
Muhammad Ali…the Greatest Sports Legend of my Lifetime.
I saw this live and cried.l still cry when l see it .He's my hero .I'm so proud of him. My brother in Islam.
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@@Alex-yo1zg look at how you made things toxic haha what a child
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I watched this opening with my mother. She was a huge Ali fan. She used to get me out of bed in the middle of the night as a child and we both watched his fights. It was wonderful. She had tears in her eyes, watching him like this. i wrote to him after these Olympics, telling him what he meant to me and to my mother, and I got a photograph back from him with his autograph, very shakely. I had it framed and it is in my hallway. Whenever I have to do something difficult during a day, I look at his smiling face and think: well, if he could do that, then I can do this. So - thank you Muhammed. For the memories and for your stength. And for passing it on to me!
I live 3 minutes from Ali's childhood home. My dad tells me when he was younger and he would meet Ali in the 70s when he was suspended from boxing, he would come to our corner with a big truck full of holy Qurans and give them away and he'd play with kids and shadow box with everyone all the time. This was when he was already super famous. Makes me proud to be from Louisville!!!
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Great person in and outside of the ring
No, you don’t
@@tonyshortino3096 yes i literally do lol
18 years later and I just had tears watching this.
Yup, me too.
24 years later and i just had tears watching this.
@@zohairfahmee3238 it's been 26
@@inukprasad2692 time flies
Janet Evans said that entire stadium was shaking. I believe it. Only Ali could do that.
Iam in tears too on 10th April 2020.Muhammad Ali is also great outside the boxing Ring.Iam from India 🇮🇳
RIP Champ, I remember watching this as a young child, I recognized you when you appeared and I yelled it's Muhammad Ali, you will never be forgotten.
I saw this on tv when I was a kid.. RIP The Greatest..
me too. back when we were kings came out.
Me too, I was 8 at the time
+Michael Casey me too,i was 2 at the time
I will Never forget this moment when he emerged I remember saying yes the greatest! We have the greatest lighting the torch, up until that moment no one knew who the final person was! RIP
I don't think there was a dry eye anywhere in the world when Ali lit the torch. Over 20 years later this remains my favorite moment in all sports.
Rest peacefully to the most important athlete in our history. Float like a butterfly sting like a bee.
I saw this in 1996 as it happened (on TV, of course)... it was an awesome moment, and very touching... it left me in tears... I was very happy for Muhammad Ali.
LEGEND. Rest in Peace, Ali.
muhamad Ali he was best god muslim and he was man I have aver sen man like hem not boxser man like hem I just love hem
R. I. P Champ.. You will always be the Greatest
One of the greatest moments in sports history, drives chills all over my body every time I watch it
"Everywere u look u see people wipping their tears..." it was very hard to hold ur tears...!!
Thou r indeed the #Greatest and u will always b....Rest in Paradise Champ...!!
It's unexplainable to youngsters. It was a gotcha moment. No one seen it coming,there's no person that could of topped Ali. It brought everyone from everywhere together. Unforgettable, unexplainable. Thee original G.O.A.T..!
Muhammad Ali the king of boxing the living Legend a hero and the most loved man in this planet
Wow his strength showed even outside of the ring.He dealt with his disease as he did in the ring,with grace and confidence.He was not going to hide behind the curtain,he still made public appearances until he could no longer do so.Ali was a champ in more ways than he even realized.God Bless you Ali. Your body is now free from Parkinson disease.God bless his family and give them strength and peace
Oh Ali. You had held a torch for us long before you held the Olympic Torch. I am grateful to the powers that be that entrusted Ali with this, despite his unpredictable symptoms. Put faith in Ali, and he will come through, and he did! Love you Ali. Always have.
*_Rest In Paradise....You are legend!_*
*_Muhammad Ali was indeed the greatest.He was so much more than a boxer.The man was a real souljah for justice,that actually stood for what he believed in._*
POINT BLANK!!!
the biggest legend in all of sports.
ali was way more than that for me my mate
I am watching this 22 years later for the umpteenth time and it still messes with my eye water. 😭
We cried...because we realised Ali had, all along been carrying the torch for us. ...and being sick had not held him back.... Ali.. a true giant who walked amongst us...my hero, my mentor.
I know it’s been six years since you wrote this, but wow very well written! I admire Ali because he had faults as we all do but like Bob Costa said on the documentary, he stuck to his principals and it cost him. RIP Muhammad!
@@michaelc.6532 thanks. Six years on, and over 60, and I still feel the same way.
I love seeing this moment from the Olympics over and over from the city I call home and I was able to attend a few Olympic events with my family. Ali was a wonderful individual that brought many people together all over the world. I'm sorry he had to suffer thru this illness for the last several decades of his life. I hope someday soon there will be a breakthrough cure for it. Yes he will never be forgotten.
He's the greatest athletic figure in the history of the world, no one can compare to him, he's THE greatest.
Saw this with my dad (massive boxing fan) when i was a kid :) Great times! Rest In Peace Ali
Great man Great Champion.. Muhammad Ali...Allah Almighty ease his all " Ahiraa" destinations.. Ameen
This was my favorite moments on the Olympics 20 years I love it. Long live Ali. RIP
You just know they were bowing their heads as he walked through the pearly gates.
And when he entered, He stood before the Big Guy and said, “I’m a bad Man, I’m still so pretty”..
And the Big Guy looked at back at Him, smiled and said, Yes you are...
what a moment , dropped a Tear...!! Couldnt had been greater dan dis.. #Greatest foever.
the greatest figure in sport ever ... no one comes close to ali
What ever your opinion on muhammad Ali.. He has left his mark on this earth! He will be rememberd as the greatest sportsman and humanitarian.
An Unforgettable Historic Moment!
Ali spoke for our generation and laid his career on the line for his beliefs in 1967. For those who grew up with him and remember how he was vilified by so many in the 60's, it's heartwarming to know today he is perhaps the most loved person on the planet. For those of us who remember the magnificent athlete he was,it's heart-rending to see what Parkinson's has done to him. But in the end, to see the courage and dignity he's shown through all the struggles it's an inspiration. Long live Ali!
You gave us courage, hope and determination , thank-you so much for the memories.You will never be forgotten .
Not only was muhammad Ali the greatest in boxing but he was also a great human being a special human being who was loved by every body no matter what colour or race he was a blessed human being R.I.P
I cry everytime I watch this!
This moment still bring tears to my eyes, forever great and the champ Muhammad Alit
What a man. Greatest of all and a truly inspired a generation RIP🙏🏽
He is the greatest athlete who ever lived, no debate. People say Jordan...but I guarantee if you showed a pictures of Muhammad Ali and Michael Jordan to some kid in some third world country somewhere he would recognize Ali first
True words by buntie,easily the greatest moment at a Olympic ceremony
You really were the Greatest, inside the ring and out. Rest in Peace ...gone but never ever forgotten
"Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee"
Rest in Peace, Muhammad Ali
Even now, my eyes grow wet watching this. Back then, it got me out of my chair at home.
He even got the opportunity to touch the olympic flag in LONDON...
ALI you are the greatest!!!!
ALI ❤is ALI ❤…
No matter good or bad things about Muhammad Ali ..his well earned place as No1 sportspersonality of the century underlines his importance as a symbol an icon..through boxing he transcended to so much more...
He will always have my greatest respect..
Forever the greatest of all time!!! RIP Legend!
Greatest Of All Time.
The greatest of all time
"its almost like his a holly figure , there is just something special about him" well said buddy , well said
THE GREATEST OF ALL TIME MUHAMMAD ALI R.I.P
This is what makes grown men cry.
Yahoo! This has got to be the greatest Olympic of all time
RIP...peace and love x
R.I.P. Muhammad Ali. Thanks for the memories
I'm emotional watching this...the greatest
People said the cauldron looked like a large order of McDonald's French fries when it was lit, but this was truly a touching moment. Rest in peace, Ali!
Ali is such a legend. May Allah bless him with strength
I Love you Muhammad 💙
Rest in peace 💙
I had to come tonight to pay my respects to The Champ. May your journey be swift as your cross through the veil, watch down from above and guide our steps on the path of peace for all the world to follow. Rest in Peace.
The fact they had technical difficulties with the flame not lighting at first, then the flame not going up the tether and stopping several times getting stuck really put a damper on the whole lighting.
He's the top of human spirit.
Greatest man and athlete of all time! RIP Muhammad Ali!!!
R.I.P. Ali. What an amazing man
What a moment!!! No one expected Muhammad Ali would be the one to light the torch... Everyone lost their minds!!!
He is the Greatest Boxer! He is a really true Legend !
Ali - one of the greatest fighters with social consciousness. Thank you.
Rest in Peace to the Champ. The triple OG of the GOAT category when speaking about athletes. Ali will forever be one of the Baddest Men to ever step into the ring.
I can remember as Atlanta is my home. Such a wonderful time.
I’m proud to say my grandfather was there with Ali helping him as the famous boxing doc
" I am the greatest the world's ever seen " no truer words have ever been spoken
R.I.P TO THE OG THAT IS MUHAMAD ALI, we love you brother.
muhammed ali is not only a living legend, hes a real life angel
The best kept secret and surprise in sport's history was Ali lighting the Olympic torch in 1996. A man who triumphed over so many adversities in his life. The entire world was watching this superb athlete and humanitarian achieve a remarkable climax to a life lived large.
R.I.P
greatest TV moment for sure
The Ali legacy will live forever he was once in a lifetime personalty Allah blessed this genius of a man with everything He lightened and inspired millions of people from all nations no individual was more loved than Ali and the light will shine in every heart. May Allah rest his soul and grant the highest of Jannah .Many will come and many shall go but never a Muhammad Ali
Rest in peace Mohammad Ali
you profile pic is @ 1:53. Use slow motion in order to see the greatest camera flash ever
very sad, RIP Legend , the Greatest champion.
I remember watching this when it happened but i had no idea what i was looking at as i was so young but man looking back on that moment now its got me lost for words literally
Amazing :) Ali the greatest
100% a real man i wish every one could be mohammed ali
Biggest sports goose bump moment of my life
My Hero (THE GREATEST OF ALL TIMES)
An amazing man. Wishing you peace big man.
Allah bless Muhammad Ali with Jannatul fridaus.
Respekt from Azerbaijan to the Amerika.
i wish that i could have met him either way with or without parkingsons disease he was a hero
This man is just THE GREATEST
Goosebumps.
He was a bad man. Long live the Champ. The Greatest, indeed.
I remember watching live on tv and when I saw Ali tears rolled in automatically...
I remember watching that live the summer before I entered high school.
He is and always will be the greatest
Hero
Legend
The Greatest of all time
Ali ♥️♥️♥️♥️👊🏾👊🏾👊🏾👊🏾
respect
R.I.P.