The Paris 2024 Olympic Games concluded with a spectacular closing ceremony, highlighted by record-breaking achievements, star-studded performances, and a dramatic flag handover to Los Angeles. Updated: August 12, 2024 7:32 AM IST By Edited by The 2024 Olympic Games in Paris concluded this Sunday, capping 17 days of intense competition, vibrant displays of national pride, and appearances by numerous celebrities in the stands. Team USA led the medal count, securing a total of 126 medals—40 gold, 44 silver, and 42 bronze—making it the most successful nation in the Games.
The closing ceremony took place at the Stade de France, a venue that accommodated 80,000 spectators and hosted the Games’ track and field events, as well as the rugby sevens competitions. The evening’s entertainment lineup included performances by Billie Eilish, H.E.
R., the Red Hot Chili Peppers, and Snoop Dogg, underscoring the global appeal of the event. With the next Summer Olympics set for Los Angeles, the star-studded performances were fitting.
The ceremony, titled “Records,” was artistically directed by Thomas Jolly, who also directed the opening ceremony. It featured over 100 performers, including acrobats, dancers, and circus artists, delivering a spectacular finale to the Games. French singer Zaho de Sagazan set a graceful tone for the closing ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games with an elegant performance of Édith Piaf’s classic “Sous le ciel de Paris.
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