2024 Summer Olympics Conclude in Paris
Paris, France - August 11, 2024 – The 2024 Summer Olympics officially concluded in Paris on Sunday evening with a colorful closing ceremony. The two-week event captivated the world with thrilling competitions and inspiring stories.
The ceremony began with a small ode to the French capital, featuring a performance by French singer Zaho de Sagazan in the Tuileries Garden near the Louvre.
French swimmer Leon Marchand, the most successful athlete of the Games, carried the Olympic flame from the city center to the Stade de France, where the closing ceremony took place. French President Emmanuel Macron and IOC President Thomas Bach then opened the celebration with a warm embrace.
The ceremony was attended by 71,500 spectators, 9,000 athletes and support staff, and representatives from the 205 participating delegations. The flag bearer duos marched in, with Italy represented by swimmer Gregorio Peltrinieri and Olympic fencing champion Rossella Fiamingo.
While the ceremony celebrated the athletes’ achievements, it also served as a passing of the torch. The next Summer Games will be held in Los Angeles in 2028, with Mayor Karen Bass receiving the Olympic flag from her counterpart in Paris.
The closing ceremony marked the end of a remarkable sporting spectacle that captivated the world. The memories of the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris will linger for years to come.
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