Monday, August 12, 2024 Paris 2024 Olympics came to a memorable conclusion on Sunday, August 11, 2024,. There was a spectacular closing ceremony at the Stade de France. The ceremony, titled “Records,” was designed by Thomas Jolly and showcased the emotional and global significance of the Olympics.
The event celebrated the athletes who became the true heroes over the past two weeks. This marks the end of an unprecedented chapter in Olympic history. The Olympic Flame’s Final Journey The Paris 2024 Olympic Flame had been illuminating the Jardins des Tuileries and the Paris skies for the duration of the Games.
It was the centerpiece of the closing ceremony. Over 200,000 people had gathered to witness its brilliance up close. Hundreds of thousands more were watching from various vantage points around the city.
The Flame, had been lit at the opening ceremony. Léon Marchand, the most decorated athlete of the Paris 2024 Games carried the flame in a lantern. In a touching moment, the Flame was extinguished.
It symbolized the end of the Paris Games and the beginning of the journey to Los Angeles 2028. The extinguishing of the Flame was witnessed by International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach and a select group of athletes representing different continents. This is signifying the global unity that the Olympics represent.
Stade de France Hosts Final Celebrations The Stade de France, which had served as a key venue throughout the Games, became the setting for a gra.