Paris Olympics 2024 Closing Ceremony: Olympics comes to a close with dazzling star-studded ceremony
At the closing of the 142nd IOC Session in Paris, IOC President Thomas Bach announced to the IOC Members that he is not looking to have his term extended beyond the term limit stipulated by the Olympic Charter.
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Stay Tuned! We are just moments away from the start of the closing ceremony of the Paris Olympics 2024 at the Stade de France in Paris
USA tops medal tally
United States topped the medal tally, followed by China and Japan at second and third positions respectively.
India ended at 71st position with one silver and five bronze medals at the conclusion of the Paris Olympics on Sunday.
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The closing ceremony of the Paris Olympics 2024 is scheduled to begin at 12:30 am IST at the Stade de France, after two memorable weeks of action-packed sporting extravaganza.
According to the artistic director Thomas Jolly, the ceremony “will feature over 100 performers, dancers and circus artists. Musical performances and the participation of global singers will complete the picture.“
It also includes the athletes parade and the handover of the Olympic flag to the organizers of 2028 Los Angeles Games.
H.E.R., the five-time Grammy winner, is expected to sing the U.S. national anthem live at the Stade de France as part of the handover.
Representing India, it is going to be star shooter Manu Bhaker and hockey goalkeeper PR Sreejesh who will be the flag-bearers in the ceremony.