1996 Summer Olympics torch relay towards the northern end of the stadium. The identity of the final torchbearer had been kept secret and was only revealed when Muhammad Ali appeared at the top of the ramp. Ali, who had won gold at the 1960 Games in Rome and later developed Parkinson's disease, lit a mechanical torch which then travelled along a wire, lighting the cauldron at the top of a tower. His appearance has been referred to as being one of the most inspiring, poignant, and emotional moments in Olympic history. 1996 Summer Olympics torch relay The 1996 Summer Olympics torch relay was run from
2014 Asian Games opening ceremony of South Korea's third city has admitted that Incheon, which has built 17 new venues, is in financial trouble because of the cost of hosting the Games. South Korean President Park Geun-hye was accompanied by President of International Olympic Committee Thomas Bach, President of Olympic Council of Asia Ahmed Al-Fahad Al-Ahmed Al-Sabah, Tokyo Governor Yōichi Masuzoe and also Incheon Mayor Yoo Jeong-bok. Former South Korean President Lee Myung-bak and his wife Kim Yoon-ok also attended the ceremony. The theme for the 1st half of the opening ceremony which is one of the most stunning spectacles in any major sports event