SIR CHRIS HOY was given a rapturous response at Murrayfield as he delivered the match ball ahead of the huge Scotland v Ireland clash.<br /><br />The Scottish Olympics great, 48, revealed in October he was battling terminal cancer in news that left the sporting world stunned.<br /><br />Hoy is one of Team GB's greatest-ever Olympians, having won six gold medals on the cycling track.<br /><br />He's the second most decorated Olympic cyclist of all time and an 11-time world champion.<br /><br />It was back in October when Sir Chris revealed the heartbreaking news that his cancer was terminal.<br /><br />He had publicly revealed his cancer diagnosis in February last year.<br /><br />In that devastating update in October, Hoy revealed he had been given two to four years left to live.<br /><br />Since his diagnosis, the brave sporting legend has been open about his health battle and has led from the front in raising awareness and supporting cancer charities.<br /><br />He appeared at the World Darts Championships last month to present Luke Littler with the trophy. Tournament sponsors Paddy Power pledged to donate £1,000 to charity for every 180 thrown.<br /><br />Now, Sir Chris has appeared at another huge sporting event.<br /><br />The inspirational Olympian delivered the match ball at Murrayfield ahead of the huge Six Nations showdown between Scotland and Ireland.<br /><br />Hoy was handed the ball by former Scotland rugby star Rob Wainwright, before taking it out onto the pitch.<br /><br />Wainwright has been leading a major cycling effort in memory of Scots rugby great Doddie Weir.<br /><br />A 700-mile trek ended with Hoy receiving and presenting the ball to the referee.<br /><br />Hoy looked visibly emotional as the crowd gave him an incredible welcome.<br /><br />He was also wearing a Scotland rugby shirt with his name 'Hoy' on the back.<br /><br />There was a rapturous outpouring of cheering and applause as Sir Chris made his way out in front of the sell-out 67,000 crowd.<br /><br />There was an even bigger cheer for the iconic cyclist as he made his way back off of the field.<br /><br />Sir Chris was also applauded by the players as well as Hollywood actor Gerard Butler, who was watching on from the stands.<br /><br />BBC commentator Andrew Coltart declared Hoy 'an inspiration' as the legend took in the moment and headed down the tunnel.<br /><br />Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page.
