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In pictures: Olympics wrap up in style with dazzling celebrity performances

An evening celebrating the spirit of the games with Hollywood star Tom Cruise headlining the act

Our Web Desk Published 12.08.24, 11:49 AM

The Paris Olympics 2024 came to a glorious fitting finale with star-studded performances on the night of August 11. As one of the controversial editions of the Olympics came to an end, the focus will now shift to Los Angeles 2028. 

Tom Cruise is lowered on the Stade de France during the 2024 Summer Olympics closing ceremony, Sunday, Aug. 11, 2024, in Saint-Denis, France
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Tom Cruise is lowered on the Stade de France during the 2024 Summer Olympics closing ceremony, Sunday, Aug. 11, 2024, in Saint-Denis, France

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Tom Cruise descends from the night sky

Hollywood actor Tom Cruise made an heroic entry rappelling from the roof of the Stade de France to the ‘Mission Impossible’ theme song and landed on the stage.

Actor Tom Cruise during the closing ceremony of the 2024 Summer Olympics at the Stade de France, in Paris, France, Sunday, Aug. 11, 2024
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Actor Tom Cruise during the closing ceremony of the 2024 Summer Olympics at the Stade de France, in Paris, France, Sunday, Aug. 11, 2024

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Cruise carried the Olympic flag as a handover to LA 

The 62 year old superstar high-fived athletes while on his way to join Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and US gymnastics Gold medallist Simeone Biles. He then took over the Olympic flag in a handover to Los Angeles for the 2028 Olympic games.

Tom Cruise rides a motorbike with the Olympic flag attached during the 2024 Summer Olympics closing ceremony at the Stade de France, Sunday, Aug. 11, 2024, in Saint-Denis, France
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Tom Cruise rides a motorbike with the Olympic flag attached during the 2024 Summer Olympics closing ceremony at the Stade de France, Sunday, Aug. 11, 2024, in Saint-Denis, France

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Cruise rides a motorbike with the Olympic flag

He returned moments later on a motorcycle with the flag attached to it and left the stadium resembling an action movie sequence from a Hollywood movie.

Teams gather around Phoenix as the band performs during the closing ceremony of the 2024 Summer Olympics at the Stade de France, in Paris, France, Sunday, Aug. 11, 2024
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Teams gather around Phoenix as the band performs during the closing ceremony of the 2024 Summer Olympics at the Stade de France, in Paris, France, Sunday, Aug. 11, 2024

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The Phoenix band performs for the athletes

The athletes rushed on the stage as the Grammy winning French pop band Phoenix performed. Athletes celebrated the occasion by grooving to the music and the fun the closing ceremony offered.

Hollywood celebrity Snoop Dogg and rapper Dr. Dre perform at Long Beach California
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Hollywood celebrity Snoop Dogg and rapper Dr. Dre perform at Long Beach California

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Hollywood celebrity Snoop Dogg and rapper Dr. Dre set the mood for LA

The United States of America closed the Paris World Olympics in Long Beach California with a performance by Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre to celebrate the world Olympics returning to the US in 2028 at Los Angeles.

The Olympic rings under the lights during a performance at the closing ceremony of the 2024 Summer Olympics at the Stade de France, in Paris, France, Sunday, Aug. 11, 2024
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The Olympic rings under the lights during a performance at the closing ceremony of the 2024 Summer Olympics at the Stade de France, in Paris, France, Sunday, Aug. 11, 2024

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Lights illuminate the Olympic Rings

The Olympic ring was hoisted up in the sky and it sparkled under the lights, mesmerizing millions of viewers across the globe.

India’s flag-bearers shooter Manu Bhaker and men’s hockey team goalkeeper PR Srejeesh and others during the closing ceremony of the 2024 Summer Olympics at Stade de France, in Paris, France, Sunday, Aug. 11, 2024
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India’s flag-bearers shooter Manu Bhaker and men’s hockey team goalkeeper PR Srejeesh and others during the closing ceremony of the 2024 Summer Olympics at Stade de France, in Paris, France, Sunday, Aug. 11, 2024

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The flag bearers from India proudly hoist the national flag

Double bronze medallist Manu Bhaker and men’s hockey team goalkeeper PR Srejeesh were the flag bearers for India as they marched on with other athletes.

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