Olympics - Who will light the Paris 2024 Olympic cauldron?
Tony Estanguet said the person who will light the cauldron on Friday was not yet aware they had been selected.
Wed Jul 24 2024
Olympics - Beijing Games burst into life under shadow of COVID and conflict
The scintillating opening ceremony ended with a member of China's Uyghur minority helping to light the Olympic cauldron.
Sat Feb 05 2022
Rio 2016 Olympics opening ceremony
Former Brazilian athlete lights the Olympic cauldron with the Olympic torch during the opening ceremony of the Rio 2016 Olympics.
Sat Aug 06 2016
Pele says will not light Olympic cauldron for poor health
Brazil football legend Pele said poor health will prevent him from lighting the Olympic cauldron at the Games' opening ceremony on Friday.
Fri Aug 05 2016