In the present era, when many parts of the world are struggling with war and are dejected, the torch that shows a ray of hope, 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 face each other but instead of any war, they show courage to win the game. On one side there is celebration of victory and on the other side there are tears of defeat, but humanity does not bleed, rather it comes closer.
The Paris Olympic Games concluded on the intervening night of Saturday-Sunday. When the world’s largest mega-event of sports ended amid unprecedented and colorful celebrations, Tony Estanguet, President of the Paris Olympic 2024 Committee, said in his speech that this is not the end of the Olympic Games, this is only the end of the opening ceremony and There is rest, but the games have to continue.
History of Olympics shown through ‘Golden Man’ act
During the colorful program at the Olympic Ceremony, there came a time when there was complete darkness in the stadium and then the players lit 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 put forward in this show. A traveller, the Golden Man, whose entire body is made of gold. He is out on a world tour. He reaches Greece, where the Olympic Games began 2800 years ago.
During this time he watches different sports from ancient to modern Olympics. Along with the Golden Man, some alien-looking acrobats dressed in white performed brilliantly and stunned everyone. This act showed that the Golden Man recognized the old games, meeting all the pioneers of the Olympics who started them and developed them for the world. Then the modern Olympics began and the 5 rings were adopted as the symbol of the Olympics. Along with this act, the history of Olympics was also shown through the Golden Man.
History made in 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.
Great performance by French singer Kavinsky
French star singer Kavinsky gave a brilliant performance. He also sang his famous song Kavinsky. French band Phoenix also supported him. French band Phoenix mesmerized everyone with its performance during the music festival. The concert started with his performance.
Olympic flag handover ceremony
Tony Estanguet, President of the Paris Olympics 2024 Committee, while giving a speech, thanked the French government, volunteers, security, police, Paris Mayor, International Olympic Committee and everyone else. He said that I am feeling proud today. Thanks 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 transformed 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 created a stir, singer Billie Eilish performed
The American National Anthem was sung after the Olympic flag handover. After this Hollywood star Tom Cruise entered the stadium. He carried the Olympic flag on his bike. He kept his bike in a chartered flight. Then, while diving in the air, he came to the ground through parachute landing. From here he sent the Olympic flag to Los Angeles via bicycle. There was celebration in Hollywood for hosting the next Olympics. Popular rock band Red Hot Chili Peppers set the stage with their hit song ‘Can’t Stop’. After this, singer Billie Eilish gave a great performance. Rappers Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre won everyone’s hearts with their rap.