The Paris 2024 Olympics wrapped up with a star-studded closing ceremony, where sport, music, and Hollywood came together for a grand finale.
Actor Tom Cruise made a dramatic entrance by descending from the roof of Stade de France to collect the Olympic flag, marking the handover to Los Angeles, the host city for the 2028 Games. He then rode off on a motorcycle, kicking off the journey of the flag across the Atlantic.
Music icons like the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Billie Eilish, Snoop Dogg, and Dr. Dre performed at Venice Beach, adding a Hollywood flair to the celebration.
Inside the stadium, British athletes Alex Yee and Bryony Page proudly carried their nation’s flag, with Great Britain finishing seventh in the medal tally, securing 65 medals in total, one more than they earned at the Tokyo 2020 Games.
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) president, Thomas Bach, praised the Games as “sensational” and highlighted how these Olympics represented a “new era” with younger, more urban, and inclusive events.
Bach also applauded the athletes for their incredible performances and their spirit of unity and peace, even in a world divided by conflict.
As the ceremony drew to a close, attention shifted to Los Angeles, where preparations are underway for the 2028 Games.
The event featured performances by American artists and showcased iconic LA landmarks, building anticipation for the next chapter in Olympic history.
This summary was based on reporting from BBC .
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