Paris Paralympics 2024 comes to an end with glittering closing ceremony

Paris Paralympics conclude with glittering closing ceremony

The 2024 Paris Paralympics came to an enthralling end on Sunday with a spectacular closing ceremony at Stade de France

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During the athletes parade, India were represented by Harvinder Singh and Preethi Pal as flagbearers

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169 delegations, representing 168 National Paralympic Committees took part in the closing ceremony

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Paris 2024 organiser Tony Estanguet thanked the athletes and fans for what he termed as a "historic summer"

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Tony award-winning actress Ali Stroker performed the USA national anthem prior to the flag handover ceremony

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The Paralympic flag was officially handed over to Karen Bass, Mayor of Los Angeles that will host the 2028 Games

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Before the end of the closing ceremony, French athletes extinguished the Paralympic flame

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Flags of France and USA are seen here as the flame was being extinguished

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French music composer Jean-Michel Jarre headlined the ceremony as he and his team of 23 DJs entertained the crowd with electronic music

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Also see: India's top moments from Day 10 of Paris Paralympics

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