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Paris Paralympics 2024 closing ceremony, Highlights: Games conclude in French capital in enthralling fashion

FP Sports • September 9, 2024, 04:18:41 IST

Paris Paralympics 2024 Closing Ceremony Highlights: The 2024 Paris Paralympics came to a close in enthralling fashion on Sunday (8 September) after 11 days of exciting sporting action.

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Paris Paralympics 2024 closing ceremony, Highlights: Games conclude in French capital in enthralling fashion
Thehandover ceremony of Paralympic flag from Paris 2024 to Los Angeles 2028. Reuters
September 9, 2024, 04:18:41 (IST)
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A total of 169 delegations, who represented 168 National Paralympic Committees (NPC), took part in the Paris Paralympics. The Refugee Paralympic Team, who won two medals (Both bronze), are also part of the athletes’ parade. India’s flag-bearers are Harvinder Singh and Preethi Pal.

September 9, 2024, 02:29:28 (IST)
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And with that, we come to the end of our LIVE coverage of the 2024 Paris Paralympics, as the Games comes to a close. We hope you enjoyed our coverage as much as we did bringing it to you. Until next time, it’s goodbye!
September 9, 2024, 02:24:41 (IST)
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September 9, 2024, 02:13:36 (IST)
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It’s party time in Paris!

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September 9, 2024, 01:45:43 (IST)
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The Paralympic flame is being brought onto the Stade de France and is relayed through several French athletes before being extinguished. Aurelie Aubert, who won gold in Boccia, is the one who extinguishes the flame. At Tuileries Garden, Amadou and Mariam, along with a string quartet perform “Je suis venu te dire que je m’en vais,” which is inspired by French poet Paul Verlaine.

September 9, 2024, 01:43:00 (IST)
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We are inching closer towards the end of the Paris Paralympics closing ceremony. Music composer Jean-Michel Jarre leads Wave, an electronic music performance featuring several artists. A total of 24 French artists from the EDM industry feature in this show.
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September 9, 2024, 01:36:23 (IST)
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A video montage, termed “California’s Dreaming”, is being shown now. USA’s Ezra Frech, who won two gold medals in Paris, is one of those who feature in the montage.

September 9, 2024, 01:35:44 (IST)
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Much like during the closing ceremony of Olympics last month, the volunteers of Paralympics 2024 are being thanked at the stage. They receive a huge ovation and cheers from the crowd. Six newly-elected members of the International Paralympic Committee Athletes’ Council are being introduced onto the stage as well.

September 9, 2024, 01:25:36 (IST)
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Time for some breakdancing. A set of eight breakdancers, some of them who are differently abled, enthrals the crowd with mind-blowing performances.

September 9, 2024, 01:13:59 (IST)
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Time for the national anthem of United States of America, which will be sung by Tony-award winning actress Ali Stroker.
September 9, 2024, 01:12:30 (IST)
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The Paralympic anthem is being played and the handover ceremony from Paris 2024 to Los Angeles 2028, is about to get underway. The president of IPC Andrew Parsons, Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo, Karen Bass, the Los Angeles Mayor and Tony Estanguet, the Paris 2024 chief take centre-stage. The Paralympic flag is handed over to Karen Bass, the LA mayor.
September 9, 2024, 00:53:41 (IST)
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Andrew Parsons, the President of the International Paralympic Committee, speaks to the crowd. He thanks  Tony Estanguet in contributing to the success of Paris Paralympics, which he calls the “best ever”. “France, your support has been incredible and magnificent. We celebrated inclusivity in Paris. It’s time for you and society to make a difference,” he adds.
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September 9, 2024, 00:52:49 (IST)
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The athletes’ parade at the closing ceremony is complete. Tony Estanguet, the president of Paris 2024, addresses the crowd. “Dear athletes, you have made the Paralympics in Paris successful. Thank you. Tonight is not just the end of Paralympics, but the end of Paris 2024,” he says.

September 9, 2024, 00:33:38 (IST)
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When Paralympics bring the world together!**

September 9, 2024, 00:20:03 (IST)
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What a sight to behold!

September 9, 2024, 00:16:23 (IST)
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The athletes parade is underway in France! Unlike the Olympics, where Greece are the first country to begin the parade, in the Paralympics, countries and their athletes walk out in terms of alphabetical order.
September 9, 2024, 00:11:51 (IST)
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French President Emmanuel Macron is being introduced to the crowd by the presenters. The national of France is then being played across the stadium.
September 9, 2024, 00:09:21 (IST)
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The closing ceremony of Paris Paralympics begin with French singer Santa singing Vivre pour le Meilleur (To live for the best), originally sung by late French singer Johnny Halliday.
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September 9, 2024, 00:03:38 (IST)
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Right. The closing ceremony of the2024 Paris Paralympics is finally underway. It might be raining at the moment but the rain certainly has not dampened the spirits in City of Light.
September 8, 2024, 23:59:23 (IST)
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The wait goes on for the closing ceremony of the Paris Paralympics to begin. It’s raining in Paris right now, and the athletes who are present at the stadium have donned their raincoats.
September 8, 2024, 23:51:53 (IST)
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The closing ceremony of the 2024 Paris Paralympics is about to get underway at the iconic Stade de France. The stadium is jam-packed wit spectators turning up in large numbers to witness the closing ceremony.
September 8, 2024, 23:42:13 (IST)
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PM Narendra Modi congratulates Indian contingent on winning a record 29 medals at Paris Paralympics

September 8, 2024, 23:33:19 (IST)
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The wait is almost over!

September 8, 2024, 23:27:01 (IST)
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India had won a total of 12 medals from their Paralympic debut in 1968 to 2016, winning four of those medals in Rio de Janeiro eight years ago. The next two editions in Tokyo and Paris, however, would witness a massive turnaround in India’s performance with the nation winning 48 medals, taking its overall haul to 60. How did India win 29 medals in Paris? Click here to read the full story.
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September 8, 2024, 23:21:10 (IST)
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India recorded its highest-ever medals tally at the Paralympics, with 29 medals in total (Seven gold, nine silver and 13 bronze), thus sealing a top-20 finish. Click here to read the final medals tally (Top 10, plus India).
September 8, 2024, 23:15:57 (IST)
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India’s athletes are ready for the athletes’ parade at the Paris Paralympics closing ceremony! Harvinder Singh and Preethi Pal will be India’s flagbearers

September 8, 2024, 23:09:22 (IST)
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Just a few more minutes to go now for the closing ceremony of Paris Paralympics

September 8, 2024, 23:05:58 (IST)
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How can I watch the closing ceremony of 2024 Paris Paralympics? 

Fans can watch the 2024 Paris Paralympics closing ceremony on DD Sports TV channel. As far as LIVE streaming is concerned, fans can watch the event on JioCinema app and website for free.

September 8, 2024, 22:46:31 (IST)
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Hello and welcome to our LIVE coverage of the closing ceremony of the 2024 Paris Paralympics. After 11 days of exciting sporting action in Paris, where India won a record 29 medals, the Paralympics will come to a close today. The closing ceremony is scheduled to begin at 11.30 pm IST (8 pm Paris time) and will take place at Stade de France. Stay tuned for more updates.

Paris Paralympics 2024 Closing Ceremony LIVE: After 11 days of intriguing sporting action, the 2024 Paris Paralympics will come to an end on Sunday (8 September) with what promises to be an entertaining closing ceremony at Stade de France. This was India’s best-ever campaign at the Paralympics, with the country’s athletes winning a total of 29 medals, the nation’s highest-ever in Paralympics history.

At the Paralympics closing ceremony, archer Harvinder Singh, who won gold in men’s individual recurve, and para-athlete Preethi Pal (two bronze medals) will be India’s flag-bearers. India won a total of seven gold medals, nine silver and 13 bronze medals in the French capital.

Like the opening ceremony of the Paralympics, artistic director Thomas Jolly will spearhead the closing ceremony as well. As far as performers are concerned, Tony-award winning actress Ali Stroker will perform the USA national anthem during the handover ceremony.

There will also be a musical performance, involving prominent artists including jazz pianist Matthew Whitaker, violinist and singer-songwriter Gaelynn Lea, rapper, songwriter and athlete Garnett Silver-Hall, along with performing artist Anderson.Paak.

How can I watch the Paris Paralympics closing ceremony?

Fans can tune into the DD Sports TV channel to watch the Paralympics closing ceremony, as far as television is concerned. Fans can also stream the event LIVE on JioCinema app and website for free. The closing ceremony is scheduled to begin at 11.30 pm IST.

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