Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:57am on 12 Aug 2024,Monday Sports
The Paris 2024 Olympics concluded with a spectacular closing ceremony at Stade de France. Actor Tom Cruise collected the Olympic flag before departing on a motorcycle, marking the handover to Los Angeles for the 2028 Games. The ceremony featured performances by Red Hot Chili Peppers, Billie Eilish, Snoop Dogg, and Dr. Dre. Team GB finished seventh in the medal table with sixty-five medals, surpassing their Tokyo 2020 total. IOC President Thomas Bach hailed the Games as "sensational," emphasizing their role in promoting global peace and inclusivity. The 2024 Paralympics will follow from August 28 to September 8.
