The United States’ NBA superstars bring the curtain down on the 2016 Rio Olympics Sunday as the last 12 gold medals are decided. Only Serbia stand in the way of the US defending champions and a sixth Olympic gold in seven tries. [caption id=“attachment_2407218” align=“alignleft” width=“380”]  File picture of Yogeshwar Dutt. PTI[/caption] The Americans take a 24-game Olympic win streak, and an overall decade-long run of 75 consecutive triumphs, into the final seeking a third gold medal in a row. US coach Mike Krzyzewski guides the team for the final time before being replaced by NBA San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich. “Serbia is talented. They are one of the top teams in the world,” Krzyzewski said. “They have played together a long time.” But the gold medal match may not be a foregone conclusion. In group play last week, the Americans only beat Serbia 94-91, the narrowest margin of their US Olympic win streak. Serbia coach Sasha Djordevic, who lost to the USA’s second NBA Olympic squad in the 1996 final as a member of Yugoslavia, wants his team proud but not satisfied. “Our confidence is growing,” he said. “It’s time to rewrite the legacy of Serbia basketball … I have to not let them be satisfied right now.” Before the closing ceremony gets underway at 2300 GMT, the remainder of the medal shake-up will be decided. In the men’s marathon, world champion Ghirmay Ghebreslassie hopes to win a first gold medal for Eritrea. He can also become just the second medallist from Eritrea – their only other medal was a bronze for Zersenay Tadese in the men’s 10,000m at the 2004 Olympics in Athens. Defending champion Stephen Kiprotich of Uganda can join Abebe Bikila and Waldemar Cierpinski as a two-time champion in the event. Marathon runners Thonnakkal Gopi, Kheta Ram and Nitendra Singh Rawat from India will also be in action in the men’s marathon at the Rio 2016 Olympics. Four golds will be decided in boxing – women’s middleweight and men’s flyweight, light-welterweight and superheavyweight. In a battle of the big units, 30-year-old Briton Joe Joyce tackles Tony Yoka of France. Joyce has a university degree in fine arts and has said he would not be able to choose between Muhammad Ali or Picasso as his top idol. Also wrapping up is the freestyle wrestling competition with titles in the 65kg and 97kg divisions with India’s Yogeshwar Dutt in action. In men’s handball, France seek a third successive gold against Denmark in the final. Hosts Brazil take on Italy for men’s volleyball gold having reached the final for the fourth successive Games. They were champions in 2004 and silver medallists in 2008 and 2012. Golds are also to be handed out in men’s mountain biking and the women’s all-around team event in rhythmic gymnastics.
Rio Olympics 2016, Day 16 highlights: Rio hands Olympic flag to Tokyo in glittering closing ceremony
Day 16 of the Rio Olympics 2016 will have India’s wrestler Yogeshwar Dutt and marathon runners Thonnakkal Gopi, Kheta Ram and Nitendra Singh Rawat in action
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A look at Rio from space! Stunning!
Congrats #Rio on an awesome #Olympics #ClosingCeremony pic.twitter.com/UtNwAlcdav
— Terry Virts (@AstroTerry) August 22, 2016
The official handover! Thomas Bach hands Olympic flag over to Tokyo governor Yuriko Koike https://t.co/t10AqypJGR pic.twitter.com/NtVRlkP8xG
— Firstpost Sports (@FirstpostSports) August 22, 2016
2020 Tokyo Olympics preview package in Rio featuring Super Mario = very slick. Extra points for Super Mario end level music to finish it off
— Peter Della Penna (@PeterDellaPenna) August 22, 2016
YES!
— Cycling on TNT Sports (@cyclingontnt) August 22, 2016
Japan’s Prime Minister has just emerged in the stadium dressed as Mario.
Life is complete. pic.twitter.com/2bZyUz6rOO
Men’s Marathon:
Gold – Eliud Kipchoge of Kenya
Silver – Feyisa Lilesa of Ethopia
Bronze – Galen Rupp of USA
Everyone wants a photo with Simone! #ClosingCeremony pic.twitter.com/E09ZoDX0Jk
— NBC Olympics & Paralympics (@NBCOlympics) August 22, 2016
Now it's time for the men's marathon medal ceremony.https://t.co/3uvB66DQNN pic.twitter.com/RqbwwyicSo
— BBC Sport (@BBCSport) August 22, 2016
The photo we were all waiting for! #IND athletes march with the tricolour. https://t.co/t10AqypJGR #ClosingCeremony pic.twitter.com/nIhdnHCNyo
— Firstpost Sports (@FirstpostSports) August 22, 2016
This "best moments" montage at the #ClosingCeremony is making me cry! I can't believe #Rio2016 is already over.
— Nikhila (@kokudum) August 22, 2016
The emotions are flowing!
Even though I didn't watch as much of #Rio2016 as I would have liked it's a shame that it's over #ClosingCeremony #RioToTokyo
— Fraser Stewart (@F_Stewart95) August 22, 2016
Wow. Just wow. What a stunning photo!
— Firstpost Sports (@FirstpostSports) August 22, 2016
Follow LIVE: https://t.co/t10AqypJGR #ClosingCeremony #Rio2016 pic.twitter.com/WkAcFfmkvk
Launch of the "Olympic Channel" - a digital site to keep the spirit of the Games alive year round https://t.co/t10AqypJGR #ClosingCeremony
— Firstpost Sports (@FirstpostSports) August 22, 2016
#ClosingCeremony selfie !!!! pic.twitter.com/NedbGhWfO5
— Helen Glover (@Helenglovergb) August 21, 2016
#TeamGB during the 'Heroes of the Games' segment at the #ClosingCeremony! Great #Olympics for them with 67 medals! pic.twitter.com/gv6LDWp0vL
— Firstpost Sports (@FirstpostSports) August 21, 2016
.@Simone_Biles with the #USA flag! The gymnast won 4 #gold and 1 #bronze medal in #Rio2016. https://t.co/t10AqypJGR pic.twitter.com/TJR4N6UJv0
— Firstpost Sports (@FirstpostSports) August 21, 2016
Just BEAUTIFUL! #Maracana#ClosingCeremony https://t.co/t10AqypJGR pic.twitter.com/1rXIg1IGY0
— Firstpost Sports (@FirstpostSports) August 21, 2016
The Olympic rings that signify unity among all nations and the #BRA flag! #ClosingCeremony https://t.co/t10AqypJGR pic.twitter.com/9lHKembZxS
— Firstpost Sports (@FirstpostSports) August 21, 2016
Flag bearers walk into the Maracana stadium during the #ClosingCeremony! #Rio2016
— Firstpost Sports (@FirstpostSports) August 21, 2016
LIVE: https://t.co/t10AqypJGR pic.twitter.com/bpFj1wnqKI
Some stunning photos from the #ClosingCeremony! Follow for more updates: https://t.co/t10AqypJGR#Rio2016 #Olympics pic.twitter.com/EGAnHYZF7K
— Firstpost Sports (@FirstpostSports) August 21, 2016
Performers stand in formation of the Christ the Redeemer during #Rio2016 #ClosingCeremony pic.twitter.com/vegi2Ogq0t
— Firstpost Sports (@FirstpostSports) August 21, 2016
A close-up photo of the mass choreography that marked the start of the #ClosingCeremony https://t.co/t10AqypJGR pic.twitter.com/5RJXn6p1ww
— Firstpost Sports (@FirstpostSports) August 21, 2016
Closing Ceremony pic.twitter.com/WEVBjzmnoh
— Oliver Holt (@OllieHolt22) August 21, 2016


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