Manu Bhaker, PR Sreejesh India’s flag bearers for closing ceremony in Paris
PARIS, Aug 11:
The closing ceremony for the Paris Olympics will bring out several stars: Billie Eilish, Snoop Dogg and Red Hot Chili Peppers are scheduled to perform Sunday.
The all-star lineup will hit the stage as part of the handover to the 2028 Los Angeles Games. Each of the music artists is a California native, including H.E.R., who is expected to sing the U.S. National anthem live at the Stade de France.
“This is the biggest moment in LA28 history to date, as the Olympic flag passes from Paris to LA,” said LA28 chairperson Casey Wasserman in a statement. “We are thrilled to feature the very best of LA with local artists and are grateful to Billie, H.E.R., the Chili Peppers and Snoop for their collaboration on what will be an incredible show to a global audience that will give fans a taste of what’s to come in 2028.”
The opening ceremony featured Lady Gaga and the return of Celine Dion to the performing stage after her career-threatening stiff person syndrome diagnosis.
Los Angeles will host the Olympics for the third time, with previous Games being held there in 1984 and 1932. It will be the first time the city will host the Paralympics. (AP)
Paris Olympics Final Medal Tally
India ended at 71st position with one silver and five bronze medals at the conclusion of the Paris Olympics on Sunday. United States topped the medal tally, followed by China and Japan at second and third positions respectively.
Position Country Gold Silver Bronze Total
1 United States 40 44 42 126
2 China 40 27 24 91
3 Japan 20 12 13 45
4 Australia 18 19 16 53
5 France 16 26 22 64
6 Netherlands 15 7 12 34
7 Great Britain 14 22 29 65
8 South Korea 13 9 10 32
9 Italy 12 13 15 40
10 Germany 12 13 8 33
71 India 0 1 5 6
Indian Medal Winners:
1. Neeraj Chopra: silver; men’s javelin throw (athletics)
2. Men’s Hockey team: bronze
3. Manu Bhaker: bronze; women’s 10m air pistol (shooting)
4. Swapnil Kusale: bronze; men’s 50m rifle 3 positions (shooting)
5. Manu Bhaker and Sarabjot Singh: bronze; 10m air pistol mixed team (shooting)
6. Aman Sehrawat: bronze; men’s freestyle 57kg (wrestling). (PTI)
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