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The Paris Olympics concluded in spectacular fashion, with Hollywood star Tom Cruise delivering a show-stopping performance during the closing ceremony at the Stade de France on Sunday night.

 

The legendary actor made a dramatic entrance, descending from the roof of the stadium in true Mission Impossible style before taking charge of the symbolic transfer of the Olympic flag from Paris to Los Angeles, the host city for the 2028 Games.

 

“Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to bring the Olympic flag to Los Angeles.”

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— The Olympic Games (@Olympics) August 11, 2024

 

Cruise’s breathtaking stunt, where he rode a motorbike through the stadium and then to the airport, carrying the Olympic flag, was met with a standing ovation from the 75,000-strong crowd. The ceremony also featured a pre-recorded video of Cruise painting the Hollywood logo in the colours of the Olympic rings, further amplifying the evening’s star power.

 

“Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to bring the Olympic flag to Los Angeles.”

Tom Cruise: #Paris2024 #LA28 #ClosingCeremony pic.twitter.com/bLsZJTc0xy

— The Olympic Games (@Olympics) August 11, 2024

 

The closing ceremony, created by director Thomas Jolly, was a celebration of Paris and the Olympic spirit. The event kicked off with a musical tribute to the host city, as French singer Zaho de Sagazan performed the iconic "Sous le ciel de Paris." 

 

The spectacle unfolded with the arrival of a torchbearer from the Louvre, carrying the Olympic Flame to the Stade de France.

 

The evening was a grand celebration of diversity and solidarity, echoing the values of the Olympic Games. The nearly three-hour-long show seamlessly blended music, dance, and visual effects, captivating the audience with its dynamic pace and vibrant atmosphere.

 

As the Olympic flag was passed from Paris to Los Angeles, the spotlight shifted to the United States. A series of high-energy performances took place on the beaches of LA, featuring pop culture icons like Billy Eilish, Snoop Dogg, and Jay-Z. Their electrifying acts brought a slice of American entertainment to the Parisian audience, setting the stage for the next Olympic chapter.

 

The closing ceremony also paid tribute to the athletes, who marched into the stadium to thunderous applause, marking the end of two weeks of intense competition and camaraderie. The celebration of sporting excellence, unity, and friendship was evident as athletes from around the world mingled and celebrated together.

 

The Paris Olympics, which had earlier dazzled the world with its innovative opening ceremony on the River Seine, concluded with a display of fireworks lighting up the Parisian sky. The announcer closed the event with a heartfelt message, emphasizing the lasting friendships and memories forged during the Games.

 

Now, as the Olympic flag journeys across the Atlantic, the world bids farewell to Paris 2024 and looks forward to the next edition in Los Angeles in the year 2028.

 

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— Deniz (@Deniz__mavisi__) August 11, 2024