Paris Olympics 2024 comes to a close with star-studded closing ceremony, baton passes to Los Angeles for 2028 Olympics

While France had used it’s iconic landmarks like the Eiffel Towe and Palace of Versailles to showcase its glory, Los Angeles relied on the power of its A list stars to win over the crowds. The closing ceremony saw some of the biggest stars in action including Grammy Award-winning R&B singer H.E.R’s rendition of the US national anthem and Tom Cruise’s gravity defying stunt.

IOC President Thomas Bach appealed for ‘a culture of peace’ in a world facing multiple wars from. He also stated that Paris Olympics were ‘sensational Olympic Games from start to finish’.

“We know that the Olympic Games cannot create peace, but the Olympic Games can create a culture of peace that inspires the world… Let us live this culture of peace every single day.” Bach said at the closing ceremony

US tops the chart, China closely behind:

USA topped the table at Paris Olympics 2024 with a total of 126 medals to its tally including 40 gold medals, 44 silver and 42 bronze medals. Meanwhile, China followed behind in the second place with 91 medals including 40 gold, 27 silver and 24 bronze medals. Japan took the third spot with 20 golds, 12 silver and 13 bronze medals.

Indian contingent comprised 117 athletes who looked to lay a chance to the glory at the Olympics. They eventually landed on 71st spot with a solitary silver medal and five bronze medals.

India’s Hockey goalkeeper PR Sreejesh was the joint flagbearer with pistol shooter Manu Bhaker at the Closing Ceremony of the ongoing Paris Olympics 2024.