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The Paris 2024 Olympic Games: A Spectacular Closing Ceremony

The Paris 2024 Olympic Games have officially concluded, marking the end of an exhilarating 16 days filled with electrifying athletic performances and heart-stirring moments. However, this does not signal a farewell, as the Paralympic Games are set to commence on August 28 in Paris, with the Olympic Winter Games in Milano-Cortina, Italy, on the horizon.

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As we bid farewell to the Paris 2024 Olympics, we express our sincere gratitude and a fond “au revoir et à bientôt” to all the athletes, fans, and supporters who contributed to the success of this event. It has been a pleasure to bring you the action from Paris, and we leave you with a gallery of captivating images from the Closing Ceremony.

During the Closing Ceremony, a touching moment unfolded as gold medallist Antoine Dupont, the flagbearer for the French team, passed the French national flag to the French Paralympic team. This symbolic gesture serves as a reminder that while the Olympic chapter in Paris has concluded, the Paralympic Games are poised to captivate us with their thrilling Opening Ceremony on August 28.

The Closing Ceremony’s grand finale featured the ceremonial handover of the Olympic Flame, President Thomas Bach’s declaration of the Games’ closure, and a call to the world’s youth to gather in Los Angeles for the Games of the XXXIV Olympiad in four years. Hollywood superstar Tom Cruise made a dramatic entrance by rappelling from the roof of the Stade de France, adding excitement to the festivities. Olympians Kate Courtney, Michael Johnson, and Jagger Eaton also took part in the iconic Olympic Flag relay.

The transition from Paris to Los Angeles included a powerful rendition of the U.S. national anthem by acclaimed artist H.E.R., followed by the ceremonial handover of the Olympic Flag from Anne Hidalgo, Mayor of Paris, to Karen Bass, Mayor of Los Angeles.

As the Olympic Anthem played, the Olympic Flag was ceremoniously lowered, signifying the end of an era in Paris. IOC President Thomas Bach delivered a moving speech, acknowledging the outstanding performances of the athletes and celebrating the success of the Olympic Games Paris 2024. The emotional speech by Tony Estanguet, the President of the Organising Committee for Paris 2024, resonated with the crowd as he expressed gratitude to the athletes and looked ahead to the Games in Los Angeles.

The closing ceremony also celebrated the Marathon Pour Tous, a historic mass-participation event that paid homage to the Women’s March on Versailles in 1789 and ignited the spirit of unity and determination.

While the Paris 2024 Olympics have come to a close, the memories and the spirit of unity and sportsmanship will continue to inspire us for years to come. As we look forward to the upcoming Paralympic Games and the next Olympic Winter Games, we bid a fond farewell to the Paris 2024 Olympics, acknowledging that the legacy of this remarkable event will endure in our hearts and minds.

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