Spectacular Closing Ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games
The Paris 2024 Olympic Games concluded with an unforgettable closing ceremony at the Stade de France, featuring a stunning descent by Hollywood star Tom Cruise. The actor, known for his role as Ethan Hunt in the Mission Impossible series, made a dramatic entrance by abseiling from the stadium's roof to retrieve the Olympic flag. This moment marked a symbolic handover of the Olympic torch to Los Angeles, the host city for the upcoming 2028 Games. Despite the excitement, a minor hiccup occurred when the American flag failed to appear as planned, leading to mixed reviews from the press.
France's Historic Olympic Performance
France celebrated a remarkable achievement at the Paris 2024 Games, finishing in 5th place overall and becoming the top European nation in the medal standings for the first time since 1900. French athletes surpassed expectations by winning a total of 50 medals, breaking the previous record of 43 set in Beijing 2008. The closing ceremony not only highlighted France's athletic success but also featured performances by artists like the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Billie Eilish, and Snoop Dogg, giving a glimpse of what to expect in Los Angeles in 2028.
- The excitement of the Olympic Games has now transitioned into a quieter period as traffic restrictions around the Olympic venues have been lifted. This will ease the movement of approximately 10,500 athletes and 200,000 accredited individuals leaving the Paris region. However, with the **Paralympic Games** set to begin on August 28, dedicated lanes will be reinstated on August 22. Public transport services will also see changes, with longer intervals between metro services until the Paralympics commence. Throughout this period, the special Olympic ticket price of 4 euros will continue until September 8.
