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Paris Passes Olympic Baton To LA As 2024 Games Declared Closed

By IANS News August 12, 2024 • 04:28 AM View: 527

IOC President Thomas Bach: 'Au revoir' Paris 2024! After 16 days of medal action and 329 events, the 33rd Summer Olympics came to a close on Sunday.

Paris passed the baton to Los Angeles after delivering its share of memorable moments.

More than 70,000 spectators were present inside the stadium to watch 270 artists and performers in the closing ceremony.

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