The Paris Olympics officially closed on Sunday after more than two weeks of hard-fought victories and painful losses while organizers successfully showcased the beauty of the French capital. Here is a selection of photos of the closing ceremony.
Fireworks soar over Stade de France in Saint-Denis, near Paris, in the early hours of Aug. 12, 2024, during the closing ceremony of the Paris Olympics. (Kyodo)
The Olympic rings hang over the stage during the closing ceremony of the Paris Olympics on Aug. 11, 2024, at Stade de France in Saint-Denis, near Paris. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo
French swimmer Leon Marchand poses with the Olympic flame in front of the Olympic cauldron at Tuileries Garden in Paris during the closing ceremony of the Paris Olympics on Aug. 11, 2024. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo
Members of Japan's delegation wave during the closing ceremony of the Paris Olympics at Stade de France in Saint-Denis, near Paris, on Aug. 11, 2024. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo
A Golden Voyager performs during the closing ceremony of the Paris Olympics on Aug. 11, 2024, at Stade de France in Saint-Denis, near Paris. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo
A pianist performs during the closing ceremony of the Paris Olympics on Aug. 11, 2024, at Stade de France in Saint-Denis, near Paris. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo
Performers take part in the closing ceremony of the Paris Olympics on Aug. 11, 2024, at Stade de France in Saint-Denis, near Paris. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo
Actor Tom Cruise carries the Olympic flag on a motorbike at the closing ceremony of the Paris Olympics on Aug. 11, 2024, at Stade de France in Saint-Denis, near Paris. (Kyodo)
U.S. actor Tom Cruise is lowered from the roof of Stade de France in Saint-Denis, near Paris, during the closing ceremony of the Paris Olympics on Aug. 11, 2024. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo
U.S. actor Tom Cruise carries the Olympic flag during the closing ceremony of the Paris Olympics on Aug. 11, 2024, at Stade de France in Saint-Denis, near Paris. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo
Fireworks soar over Stade de France in Saint-Denis, near Paris, on Aug. 11, 2024, during the closing ceremony of the Paris Olympics. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo
French judoka Teddy Riner (back, R) waves during the closing ceremony of the Paris Olympics on Aug. 11, 2024, at Stade de France in Saint-Denis, near Paris. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo
International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach waves the Olympic flag during the closing ceremony of the Paris Olympics on Aug. 11, 2024, at Stade de France in Saint-Denis, near Paris. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo
Paris Olympics women's marathon gold medalist Sifan Hassan (C) of the Netherlands poses on the podium at the medal ceremony held during the closing ceremony of the games at Stade de France in Saint-Denis, near Paris, on Aug. 11, 2024, alongside silver medalist Tigst Assefa (L) of Ethiopia and bronze medalist Hellen Obiri of Kenya. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo
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