Paris Olympics 2024 Closing Ceremony: Olympics comes to a close with dazzling star-studded ceremony
The Olympic Flag was handed over to the Los Angeles 2028 Organizing Committee, marking the transition to the next Summer Games.
Closing ceremony of the 2024 Summer Olympics at the Stade de France (PTI)
CHENNAI: The Paris Olympics 2024 drew to a close with a star-studded closing ceremony at the Stade de France on Monday.
Representing India, it was star shooter Manu Bhaker and hockey goalkeeper PR Sreejesh who were the flag-bearers in the ceremony.
The flag-bearers of each of the 205 delegations entered the gigantic Stade de France and assembled on a stage in the centre of the stadium, which symbolically represented a planisphere, while the athletes joined the parade.
The ceremony, titled "Records" by the organisers, featured performances by major names in American music, including Billie Eilish, Snoop Dogg, Red Hot Chili Peppers, and H.E.R.
The Olympic Flag was handed over to the Los Angeles 2028 Organizing Committee, marking the transition to the next Summer Games.
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- 12 Aug 2024 1:44 AM IST
Time for a light show with the orchestra tuning in.
Some stunning visuals from the top of the Stade de France
- 12 Aug 2024 1:26 AM IST
Of Course, we would not have a sporting celebration without the song 'We are the Champions'. As all athletes and the crowd sing the Queen band's famous song.
- 12 Aug 2024 1:25 AM IST
Now it's like a huge party at the Stade de France where thousands of athletes dancing, singing, even one of France's athlete was crowd surfing with her team
- 12 Aug 2024 1:01 AM IST
All athletes from different countries waving and dancing at the Stade de France along with the 70,000 fans cheering them on as they enjoy one of the best times of their lives
- 12 Aug 2024 12:50 AM IST
Along with all the flag-bearers India's Manu Bhaker and PR Sreejesh enters the stadium with the nation's flag flying high.
