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Curtain Falls On Paris Olympics As Athletes, Nations Take Stock

August 11, 2024
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rd Olympics ends today after days of thrills
33rd Olympics ends today after days of thrills

After 16 days of showcasing skills, battle of supremacy and quest for medals, the 33rd Olympics, which began 26th July, ends today, Sunday, 11th August, 2024, with a planned breath-taking closing ceremony.

The Paris Olympics featured 32 sports, including the 28 “core” disciplines, that include breaking, skateboarding, surfing and sports climbing.

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One of the highlights of today’s final event will be the Marathon, where Sifan Hassan of Team Netherlands, who has won bronze medals in women’s 5000m and 10000m events, will also compete in women’s marathon

The closing ceremony is however not expected until later tonight as there are 11th hour games to be concluded and medals to be claimed before the ultimate au revoir.

This includes Handball final between Germany and Denmark, Water polo final between Serbia and Croatia and women Basketball final between hosts France and USA.

READ ALSO: Celine Dion’s Return: Promise Kept At Paris Olympics Opener

Primebusiness.africa reports that renowned American actor and producer, Thomas Cruise the Hollywood icon, will be carrying the Olympic closing flag to Los Angeles, hosts of the next Olympics in 2028.

Cruise is a recipient of various accolades, including an Honorary Palme d’Or and three Golden Globe Awards, in addition to nominations for four Academy Awards.

His films have reportedly grossed over $5 billion in North America and over $12 billion worldwide. The involvement of the 62-year-film star is expected to add unforgettable moments to the closing ceremony as Los Angeles prepares to take over the baton of the 34th Olympics.

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Julius Okorie is Chief Sports and Entertainment Correspondent for Prime Business Africa. He began his journalism career with the Champion Newspaper and Sporting Champion and later moved on to Daily Independent and the Nation Newspapers. Okorie joined Prime Business Africa in 2024 bringing on board 20 years of experience in writing investigative news on Sports and Entertainment. His well researched and highly informative articles on Sports Business and general entertainment are followed by a wide range of audience.

Julius Okorie

Julius Okorie is Chief Sports and Entertainment Correspondent for Prime Business Africa. He began his journalism career with the Champion Newspaper and Sporting Champion and later moved on to Daily Independent and the Nation Newspapers. Okorie joined Prime Business Africa in 2024 bringing on board 20 years of experience in writing investigative news on Sports and Entertainment. His well researched and highly informative articles on Sports Business and general entertainment are followed by a wide range of audience.

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