Paralympics 2024: Paris Bids Farewell To Summer Games With Spectacular Closing Ceremony

Paris bid adieu to the 2024 Paralympics with a vibrant, spectacular closing ceremony at the Stade de France, featuring emotional speeches and stunning performances. The 64,000-capacity stadium was packed to the rafters as people gathered to say a final goodbye to the summer that witnessed Olympic and Paralympic action at the French capital, where 24 artists from the electronic music scene put on a party. The Paralympics has been a showcase of fight, determination, sacrifice, and unwavering spirit of athletes who went beyond what was destined for them, to compete at the highest level.

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Updated on: 9 September 2024 11:20 am

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Paris Paralympics Closing Ceremony Photo: AP/Michel Euler

A spectator reacts as they attend the closing ceremony of the 2024 Paralympics in Paris, France.

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Paralympics Closing Ceremony Photo: AP/Thibault Camus

French singer Santa performs Johnny Hallyday's song ''Vivre pour le Meilleur'' during the closing ceremony for the 2024 Paralympics in Paris, France.

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Paralympics Closing Ceremony 2024 Photo: AP/Michel Euler

President of the International Paralympic Committee Andrew Parsons passes the Paralympic flag to Mayor of Los Angeles Karen Bass, second left, after receiving it from Mayor of Paris Anne Hidalgo, not pictured, during the closing ceremony of the 2024 Paralympics in Paris, France.

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