Rio Olympics 2016 closing ceremony
Written By Wion Web Desk
Published: Aug 22, 2016, 03:56 IST | Updated: Aug 22, 2016, 03:56 IST
After a rocky start, Olympics 2016 at Rio de Janeiro comes to a glorious end
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Team France takes part in the 'Heroes of the Games' segment. Teams from all participating countries proudly marched with their flags held high.
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Dancers perform during the 'Love Sport Tokyo 2020' segment which was attended by Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, dressed as Mario.
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Dancers in colourful costumes perform in the 'Olympic Wings' segment.
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Samba dancers give a lively performance in the 'Cidade Maravilhosa' segment.
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The Olympic Cauldron is seen during the start of the Closing Ceremony.
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Athletes walk during the 'Heroes of the Games' segment as fireworks explode.
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Brazilian singer Mariene de Castro performs in the rain during the Closing Ceremony on Day 16 of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at Maracana Stadium on August 21, 2016.
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(L-R) IOC president Thomas Bach and governor of Tokyo Yuriko Koike take part in the Flag Handover Ceremony.
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Light rain falls as electronic music artist Kygo and singer-songwriter Julia Michaels perform the song 'Carry Me'.
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Two-time Latin Grammy award winner and Brazilian singer-songwriter Lenine performs during the Recognition of the Volunteers segment.
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Olympians Kaori Icho of Japan and Pita Taufatofua of Tonga dance on stage.
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