Team India Shines Bright as 2024 Paralympics Concludes with a Thrilling Vibe at Stade de France

The 2024 Paralympics in Paris have officially ended with an electrifying atmosphere filled with thrilling music and a solid vibe. While the rain tried to dampen the mood, the party did not stop as the Paralympians enjoyed the night at Stade de France. It was an absolutely festive atmosphere as the Games officially came to an end in Paris, France. The closing ceremony also marked the flame and the flag to Los Angeles, who will be hosting the next edition of the Olympic & Paralympic Games in the US.

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Paralympics Closing Ceremony: Flame Blown Out, Marking the End of the Exciting Event in Paris, France

Just like how it started, the Paris Paralympics officially came to an end in exciting fashion. On a thrilling musical night at Stade de France, the para-athletes danced it out as the Para games ended in France. Elite dignitaries attended the show as French President Emmanuel Macron, Prime Minister Michael Barnier, and President of the International Paralympic Committee Andrew Parsons, among others.

India was a part of the Paralympic Games parade, as gold medalist archer Harvinder Singh and bronze medalist sprinter Preeti Pal represented the country as the flag-bearers. They walked with the other flag-bearers as they held the flag up high and smiled with glee after the Indian contingent's record-breaking performance.

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Some of the major highlights of the Paris Olympics Closing Ceremony was when the IPC President Andrew Parsons delivered a speech. Despite the rainfall, the ceremony continued as the flag was handed over to the mayor of Los Angeles, Karen Bass. Singer Ali Stroker performed The Star-Spangled Banner. France's top 20 DJs lit up the atmosphere in Stade de France as the Paralympians danced their hearts out. In the end, a fireworks showcase stole the show, and Aurélie Aubert blew the flame out to mark the end of the Para Games in Paris. However, the Olympic Cauldron, which was supposed to be lifted up in the air via the parachute, could not fly up due to the rain and its flame was extinguished. It is the only thing which did not go the way it planned, but the Paralympics ended in such a way which will be remembered for life.