Photos show the Tokyo Games come to a close as crowds in Paris celebrate the 2024 Olympics

Lauren EdmondsAug 9, 2021, 01:23 IST

A display saying "Arigato," Japanese for "thank you," at the Tokyo Olympics closing ceremony on Sunday (left) and crowds on Sunday gathered in Paris (right), which will host the 2024 Olympics.Siegfried Modola/Getty Images; Xavier Laine/Getty Images

The Tokyo Olympic Games' closing ceremony took place Sunday.
Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike handed over the Olympic flag to Mayor Anne Hidalgo of Paris, which will host the 2024 Olympics.
In Paris, people gathered near the Eiffel Tower to celebrate with performers and large crowds.

The closing ceremony for the Tokyo Games took place Sunday at the Olympic Stadium, which remained nearly empty as spectators were barred from attending the Games.

A display saying "arigato," or "thank you." Xavier Laine/Getty Images

Source: The New York Times

The all-women Takarazuka Revue musical theater troupe performed Japan's national anthem.

Tokyo's closing ceremony had singers, dancers, and nods to Japanese culture and history. Naomi Baker/Getty Images

Source: The New York Times

Each country had a representative carry its national flag into the Olympic stadium. American javelin thrower Kara Winger was Team USA's flag bearer.

The Olympic athletes stood in a large circle inside the Olympic Stadium while holding their country's official flag. ASSOCIATED PRESS

Source: The New York Times

Japanese superstar Milet sang "Hymne à l'amour," while an interpretive dance was performed by Japan's indigenous people, the Ainu.

Performances during Tokyo's closing ceremony. ANTONIN THUILLIER/Getty Images; Wu Zhizhao/Getty Images

Source: The New York Times

The Olympic marathon runners received their medals at the closing ceremony. Molly Seidel of Team USA won bronze.

Molly Seidel of Team USA won bronze behind Peres Jepchirchir and Brigid Kosgei of Kenya. Wu Zhizhao/Getty Images

Source: The New York Times

Tokyo's Governor Yuriko Koike passed the Olympic flag to Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo, marking the official transfer of responsibilities as Paris will host the Olympics in 2024.

Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo waves the Olympic flag ahead of the 2024 Olympics. ASSOCIATED PRESS

Source: People

Tokyo's Governor Yuriko Koike passed the Olympic flag to Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo, marking the official transfer of responsibilities as Paris will host the Olympics in 2024.

In Paris, people gathered near the Eiffel Tower to "embrace their role as hosts of the Games," according to the official Olympics website.

Crowds gathered in Paris to attend the Olympic handover ceremony. Siegfried Modola/Getty Images

Source: Olympics

Fighter jets flew overhead crowds in Paris and left trails of France's colors in the sky.

The jets trailed red, white, and blue smoke in tribute to the colors of the French flag. Siegfried Modola/Getty Images

French Olympic medalists arrived at the handover ceremony and were cheered on by the crowd.

French athletes donned the country's flag as they greeted fans and celebrated the upcoming Olympic Games. BENOIT TESSIER/Reuters

One woman was hoisted into the air in a possible nod to cheerleading, an official Olympic sport added to the 2024 games. Breakdancers appeared on stage during Paris' handover ceremony, as the event will also be added to the upcoming games.

Cheerleading was among the sports that will be included at the 2024 Olympic Games. Siegfried Modola/Getty Images

Source: The Washington Post

One woman was hoisted into the air in a possible nod to cheerleading, an official Olympic sport added to the 2024 games. Breakdancers appeared on stage during Paris' handover ceremony, as the event will also be added to the upcoming games.

Source: The Washington Post

In 2024, beach volleyball events will be held opposite the Eiffel Tower on the Champs de Mars. Football matches will occur in the Parc des Princes, and equestrian events will happen at the Palace of Versailles.

Many well-known Parisian sites will host Olympic events in summer 2024, including the Palace of Versailles. Aurelien Meunier/Getty Images

Source: Paris Convention and Visitors Bureau

In 2024, beach volleyball events will be held opposite the Eiffel Tower on the Champs de Mars. Football matches will occur in the Parc des Princes, and equestrian events will happen at the Palace of Versailles.

Source: Paris Convention and Visitors Bureau

Thomas Bach, the ninth and current president of the International Olympic Committee, told athletes in Tokyo that they gave millions of people hope during the pandemic. "For the first time since the pandemic began, the entire world came together," Bach said.

A young girl holds a French flag as she and other spectators attend the Olympic handover ceremony. Siegfried Modola/Getty Images

Source: ESPN

Thomas Bach, the ninth and current president of the International Olympic Committee, told athletes in Tokyo that they gave millions of people hope during the pandemic. "For the first time since the pandemic began, the entire world came together," Bach said.

Source: ESPN

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Photos show the Tokyo Games come to a close as crowds in Paris celebrate the 2024 Olympics

The closing ceremony for the Tokyo Games took place Sunday at the Olympic Stadium, which remained nearly empty as spectators were barred from attending the Games.

The all-women Takarazuka Revue musical theater troupe performed Japan's national anthem.

Each country had a representative carry its national flag into the Olympic stadium. American javelin thrower Kara Winger was Team USA's flag bearer.

Japanese superstar Milet sang "Hymne à l'amour," while an interpretive dance was performed by Japan's indigenous people, the Ainu.

The Olympic marathon runners received their medals at the closing ceremony. Molly Seidel of Team USA won bronze.

Tokyo's Governor Yuriko Koike passed the Olympic flag to Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo, marking the official transfer of responsibilities as Paris will host the Olympics in 2024.

In Paris, people gathered near the Eiffel Tower to "embrace their role as hosts of the Games," according to the official Olympics website.

Fighter jets flew overhead crowds in Paris and left trails of France's colors in the sky.

French Olympic medalists arrived at the handover ceremony and were cheered on by the crowd.

One woman was hoisted into the air in a possible nod to cheerleading, an official Olympic sport added to the 2024 games. Breakdancers appeared on stage during Paris' handover ceremony, as the event will also be added to the upcoming games.

In 2024, beach volleyball events will be held opposite the Eiffel Tower on the Champs de Mars. Football matches will occur in the Parc des Princes, and equestrian events will happen at the Palace of Versailles.

Thomas Bach, the ninth and current president of the International Olympic Committee, told athletes in Tokyo that they gave millions of people hope during the pandemic. "For the first time since the pandemic began, the entire world came together," Bach said.