Last Updated on 12/08/2024 by wccexam Desk
In the present times when many parts of the world are battling war and are disappointed, the torch in whose light the Olympic Games were held in Paris, the capital of France for the last two weeks, shows a ray of hope. It is said that the most beautiful moment in the world is the time when two people are face to face but instead of any war they show courage to win the game. On one side there is the celebration of victory and on the other hand there are tears of defeat, but the blood of humanity does not flow, rather it comes closer.
The Paris Olympic Games concluded on Saturday-Sunday night. When the world’s biggest sporting event concluded amid an unprecedented and colourful ceremony, the President of the Paris Olympic 2024 Committee Tony Estanguet said in his speech that this is not the end of the Olympic Games, this is just the end of the opening ceremony and a rest, rather the games have to continue uninterrupted.
Olympic history shown through the ‘Golden Man’ act
During the colourful programme of the Olympic Ceremony, there came a time when the stadium went completely dark and then the players lit the goodwill lights from their mobile phones. After this the light show started. The theme of this light show was ‘Golden Man’. A fictional story was presented in this show. A traveller, Golden Man, whose entire body is made of gold. He is out on a world tour. He reaches Greece, where the Olympic Games started 2800 years ago.
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During this, he watches different games from ancient to modern Olympics. Along with the Golden Man, some acrobats dressed in white and looking like aliens gave a wonderful performance and stunned everyone. In this act, it was shown that the Golden Man recognized the old games, he met all the pioneers of the Olympics who started it and developed it for the world. Then the modern Olympics began and 5 rings were adopted as the symbol of the Olympics. With this act, the history of the Olympics was also shown through the Golden Man.
History made at the closing ceremony
History was created in the closing ceremony. For the first time, the last medal in the closing ceremony was given to the women’s marathon, whereas earlier this medal was given in the men’s category. IOC President Thomas Bach gave this medal. The players and management people present in the entire stadium honored the volunteers working in the Paris Olympics-2024 Games and gave them a standing ovation.
Superb performance by French singer Kavinsky
France’s star singer Kavinsky gave a wonderful performance. He also sang his famous song Kavinsky. He was accompanied by France’s band Phoenix. France’s band Phoenix mesmerized everyone with their performance during the concert. This concert started with their performance.
Olympic Flag Handover Ceremony
While giving a speech, Tony Estanguet, President of Paris Olympic 2024 Committee, thanked the French government, volunteers, security, police, Paris Mayor, International Olympic Committee and everyone else. He said that I am feeling proud today. Thanks to everyone for supporting us. Everyone worked together, due to which such a big Olympic Games could be conducted successfully. The closing ceremony of Paris Olympics 2024 has now turned into the Olympic flag handover ceremony. International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach handed over the Olympic flag to the Mayor of Los Angeles.
Tom Cruise’s entry added to the glory, singer Billie Eilish gave a performance
After the handover of the Olympic flag, the American national anthem was sung. After this, Hollywood star Tom Cruise entered the stadium. He took the Olympic flag on his bike. He put his bike in a chartered flight. Then diving in the air, he came down to the ground through a parachute landing. From here, he sent the Olympic flag to Los Angeles via bicycle. The hosting of the next Olympics was celebrated in Hollywood. Popular rock band Red Hot Chili Peppers enthralled the audience with their hit song ‘Can’t Stop’. After this, singer Billie Eilish gave a brilliant performance. Rappers Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre won everyone’s heart with their rap.
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