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Rio Olympics 2016, Day 16 highlights: Rio hands Olympic flag to Tokyo in glittering closing ceremony

FP Sports • August 22, 2016, 06:58:20 IST
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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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Rio Olympics 2016, Day 16 highlights: Rio hands Olympic flag to Tokyo in glittering closing ceremony
August 22, 2016, 06:49:26 (IST)
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IOC president Thomas Bach declares Rio 2016 Olympic Games closed!
August 22, 2016, 06:43:28 (IST)
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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
August 22, 2016, 06:41:12 (IST)
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Carlos Nuzman: Rio has made history – the city displayed not only it’s beauty but it’s capacity to host the Games.
August 22, 2016, 06:30:58 (IST)
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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
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August 22, 2016, 06:30:38 (IST)
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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
August 22, 2016, 06:26:32 (IST)
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YES!

Japan’s Prime Minister has just emerged in the stadium dressed as Mario.

Life is complete. pic.twitter.com/2bZyUz6rOO

— Cycling on TNT Sports (@cyclingontnt) August 22, 2016
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August 22, 2016, 06:25:59 (IST)
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Closing ceremony: And…..we have a grand entry, it’s the Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe who pops out of a pipe dressed as Mario. This is superb.
August 22, 2016, 06:19:59 (IST)
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Closing ceremony: IOC president Thomas Bach hands over the flag to Tokyo governor symbolizing end of Rio Games and transition to 2020.
August 22, 2016, 06:16:11 (IST)
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Closing ceremony: The official handover for 2020 Games has begun. The Tokyo governor and IOC president Thomas Bach are on the stage.
August 22, 2016, 06:14:32 (IST)
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Closing ceremony: New IOC members introduced – Sarah Walker, Yelena Isinbayeva, Daniel Gyurta, Ryu Seung-min and Britta Heidemann.
August 22, 2016, 06:12:55 (IST)
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Closing ceremony: The unsung heroes of the Olympics – the volunteers – are now thanked.
August 22, 2016, 06:09:53 (IST)
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Men’s Marathon: 

Gold – Eliud Kipchoge of Kenya
Silver – Feyisa Lilesa of Ethopia
Bronze – Galen Rupp of USA

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August 22, 2016, 06:06:58 (IST)
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Everyone wants a photo with Simone! #ClosingCeremony pic.twitter.com/E09ZoDX0Jk

— NBC Olympics & Paralympics (@NBCOlympics) August 22, 2016
August 22, 2016, 06:03:17 (IST)
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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
August 22, 2016, 06:02:43 (IST)
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Closing ceremony: It’s the Marathon medal ceremony as as per the tradition, they will be presented by IOC president Thomas Bach.
August 22, 2016, 06:00:46 (IST)
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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
August 22, 2016, 05:59:18 (IST)
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Closing ceremony: We will now have the victory ceremony.
August 22, 2016, 05:58:28 (IST)
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This "best moments" montage at the #ClosingCeremony is making me cry! I can't believe #Rio2016 is already over.

— Nikhila (@kokudum) August 22, 2016
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August 22, 2016, 05:54:54 (IST)
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Closing Ceremony: There’s Song and dance as the clay figures come to life to perform celebration of clay.
August 22, 2016, 05:52:22 (IST)
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August 22, 2016, 05:51:55 (IST)
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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
August 22, 2016, 05:50:15 (IST)
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Wow. Just wow. What a stunning photo!

Follow LIVE: https://t.co/t10AqypJGR #ClosingCeremony #Rio2016 pic.twitter.com/WkAcFfmkvk

— Firstpost Sports (@FirstpostSports) August 22, 2016
August 22, 2016, 05:43:03 (IST)
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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
August 22, 2016, 05:42:26 (IST)
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Closing Ceremony: Time to celebrate Brazilian art. Archaeologists depict cave paintings to start off.
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August 22, 2016, 05:32:41 (IST)
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Closing Ceremony: Japan athletes walk in with Japan and Brazil flags in honour of the handover tonight. Tokyo is the next host.
August 22, 2016, 05:29:48 (IST)
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Closing Ceremony: All the athletes are in now. They are having a gala time in the middle dancing to the tunes of the orchestra.
August 22, 2016, 05:22:05 (IST)
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#ClosingCeremony selfie !!!! pic.twitter.com/NedbGhWfO5

— Helen Glover (@Helenglovergb) August 21, 2016
August 22, 2016, 05:18:59 (IST)
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#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
August 22, 2016, 05:18:12 (IST)
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Closing ceremony: It’s pouring at the Maracana and the athletes are enjoying every bit of it.
August 22, 2016, 05:12:12 (IST)
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.@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
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August 22, 2016, 05:11:09 (IST)
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Just BEAUTIFUL! #Maracana#ClosingCeremony https://t.co/t10AqypJGR pic.twitter.com/1rXIg1IGY0

— Firstpost Sports (@FirstpostSports) August 21, 2016
August 22, 2016, 05:02:10 (IST)
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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
August 22, 2016, 05:00:31 (IST)
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Closing Ceremony: The athletes are having a brilliant dancing and taking selfies. After 17 days of extreme hard work it’s time to party. Time to be proud of your achievements in the biggest Games on earth.
August 22, 2016, 04:57:12 (IST)
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Flag bearers walk into the Maracana stadium during the #ClosingCeremony! #Rio2016

LIVE: https://t.co/t10AqypJGR pic.twitter.com/bpFj1wnqKI

— Firstpost Sports (@FirstpostSports) August 21, 2016
August 22, 2016, 04:55:27 (IST)
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August 22, 2016, 04:54:35 (IST)
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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
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August 22, 2016, 04:49:57 (IST)
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Performers stand in formation of the Christ the Redeemer during #Rio2016 #ClosingCeremony pic.twitter.com/vegi2Ogq0t

— Firstpost Sports (@FirstpostSports) August 21, 2016
August 22, 2016, 04:46:08 (IST)
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Closing Ceremony: The athletes walk in carrying their nation’s respective flags. Wrestler Sakshi Malik is India’s flag bearer.
August 22, 2016, 04:44:30 (IST)
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A close-up photo of the mass choreography that marked the start of the #ClosingCeremony https://t.co/t10AqypJGR pic.twitter.com/5RJXn6p1ww

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Closing Ceremony pic.twitter.com/WEVBjzmnoh

— Oliver Holt (@OllieHolt22) August 21, 2016

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](https://images.firstpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Yogeshwar-Dutt-Gold-Medal-380-PTI.jpg) 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.

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