Olympic Games of 'hope, solidarity and peace' declared closed in Tokyo

Olympic Games of 'hope, solidarity and peace' declared closed in Tokyo

Channel NewsAsia·2021-08-09 10:00

Volunteers of the Games were also recognised in an upbeat video featuring those who made the Games happen.Eight volunteers representing all those who had so tirelessly contributed received flower bouquets identical to those presented at victory ceremonies.A series of traditional dances from various parts of Japan, including Hokkaido, Okinawa Prefecture, Akita Prefecture and Gifu Prefecture then capped off proceedings before the Olympic flag was handed to Paris mayor Anne Hidalgo. Paris, the French capital city, will host the next edition of the Games in 2024. And if the live scenes on the giant video screens were anything to go by, it promises to be an exciting one.The segment featured crowds at Jardins Du Trocadero, waving flags and celebrating the handover. Overhead, Frances elite air display team, the Patrouille de France, roared.

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