Star-studded closing ceremony brings 2024 Paris Olympics to end with a flourish
Paris closed out two and a half extraordinary weeks of Olympic sports and emotion with a boisterous, star-studded show in France's national stadium on Sunday, handing over hosting duties for the Summer Games to the next city in line: Los Angeles in 2028.
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Paris concluded the Olympics with a star-studded show, passing the hosting duties to Los Angeles for 2028. The closing ceremony featured highlights such as Tom Cruise's Hollywood stunt and impressive musical performances. The event emphasized unity and peace, with athletes celebrating freely. The Games aimed for gender parity, with women receiving the final medals. Despite controversies surrounding the artistic direction, the ceremony symbolized hope and recovery, marking a significant moment for Paris post-terror attacks.