Paris: Thousands of people partied in the shadow of the Eiffel Tower on Sunday to watch the closing ceremony of the delayed 2020 Olympics and celebrate the French capital’s status as host of the 2024 showpiece.
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A flyover by jets from the Patrouille de France (“Patrol of France”) released blue, white and red smoke — the colors of the French flag — in the sky of the capital.
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French President Emmanuel Macron was filmed on the top floor of the Eiffel Tower saying the Olympic slogan “higher, faster, stronger” and adding: “Together.”
The event took place during the Tokyo Games closing ceremony, after the Olympic flag was formally handed over to Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo.
It was followed by a concert performed by French artist Woodkid at the foot of the Eiffel Tower.
Athletes who had taken part in the Tokyo Games were cheered by the crowds as thoughts turned to 2024.
The only low point for Parisiens was the decision not to hoist a giant French flag at the Eiffel Tower due to high winds.
Now, 1,083 days until Paris 2024.
