Paris Olympics 2024 Closing Ceremony: Date, time venue, live streaming and more details

Published at :August 10, 2024 at 11:50 PM

Modified at :August 10, 2024 at 11:50 PM

(Courtesy : Olympics)

After two weeks of high-octane entertainment, the Paris Games will end on a high on August 11.

The closing ceremony of the Paris Olympics 2024 is scheduled to take place on August 11, 2024 at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, a suburb of Paris. This ceremony will mark the official end of the Games, featuring a blend of cultural performances, the official handover of the Olympic flag to the next host city (Los Angeles for 2028) and the extinguishing of the Olympic flame.

The ceremony is expected to showcase French culture and arts, celebrate the achievements of the athletes and provide a grand finale to the Paris 2024 Games. However, the most eye-catching aspect of the event will be the special appearance, featuring a Hollywood star to facilitate a smooth transition to the 2028 Los Angeles Games.

Here are some Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) regarding the Paris Olympics 2024 Closing Ceremony:

When will Paris Olympics 2024 closing ceremony take place?

The closing ceremony for Paris Olympics will take place on August 11, 2024 (Sunday) local time.

What time will Paris Olympics 2024 closing ceremony take place (IST)?

The 2024 Paris Olympics closing ceremony is scheduled to begin at 12:30 AM IST, August 12.

Where will Paris Olympics 2024 closing ceremony take place?

The 2024 Paris Olympics closing ceremony is being held at the Stade de France, which has hosted athletics and rugby sevens during the Games.

Who will perform at Paris Olympics 2024 closing ceremony?

The closing ceremony will feature performers like acrobats, circus artists, dancers, gymnasts and aerial ballet dancers, who are expected to perform atop metal structures representing the Olympic rings. Snoop Dogg, who has been prominent throughout the Games, is expected to perform – as are French artists Air and Phoenix.

What is unique about Paris Olympics 2024 closing ceremony?

The closing ceremony will see a special appearance by Hollywood star Tom Cruise. Reports suggest that Cruise, who is currently filming “Mission: Impossible 8” in Europe, will perform an action-packed stunt as part of the event.

A clip of Cruise skydiving to the Hollywood sign is expected to be featured, adding an extra layer of excitement to the transition to Los Angeles for the 2028 Olympics.

Who will be India’s flag-bearers at Paris Olympics 2024 closing ceremony?

Hockey legend PR Sreejesh, who was competing at his final event has been named the joint flag-bearer alongside two-time Olympic medalist Manu Bhaker at the Paris 2024 Olympics closing ceremony.

All you need to know about traditional practices to be followed at closing ceremony

The traditional practices to be followed during the closing ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympics:

The parade of athletes.
The thanking of the 45,000 volunteers.
The medal ceremony for the women’s marathon.
The extinguishing of the Olympic flame, which will be brought from Tuileries, where the cauldron has been on display and visited by tens of thousands of fans.
The proclamation of the end of the Olympic Games, made by the President of the International Olympic Committee, Thomas Bach
The handover of the Olympic flag from Anne Hidalgo to Karen Bass – the respective mayors of Paris and Los Angeles.

Where and how to watch 2024 Paris Olympics closing ceremony in India?

The 2024 Paris Olympics closing ceremony will be broadcast on Sports18 and Jio Cinema in India. Sports18 is the mainstream broadcaster of the Olympic Games in India. Jio Cinema will provide live streaming of the event, free of cost with commentary feeds in multiple languages like English, Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu.

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