Paris: The 33rd Summer Olympic Games held in the French capital concluded on Sunday with a colorful ceremony. In the 16-day long mega sports event, 206 countries competed for 329 gold medals in 32 sports. In the end, America remained in the first position with 40 gold, 44 silver, and 42 bronze medals. America maintained its supremacy in the Paris Olympics with 126 medals. China had to be satisfied with the second position despite winning 40 gold medals. China won a total of 91 medals including 40 gold, 27 silver, and 24 bronze medals. Japan remained in the third position in the medal tally with 20 gold, 12 silver, and 13 bronze medals.

Manu Bhaker and Sreejesh held the tricolor

10,500 athletes from all over the world came out to challenge in the Paris Olympics in which 117 players from India participated and won 1 silver and 5 bronze medals and finished 71st in the medal tally. Manu Bhaker and hockey goalkeeper PR Sreejesh held the Indian tricolor in the closing ceremony. Manu Bhaker won two bronze medals in Paris Olympics and became the first Indian to win two medals in one Olympics. Sreejesh bid farewell to the sport after winning a bronze medal in the Olympics for the second consecutive time. Neeraj Chopra was selected as the flag bearer in the closing ceremony but he put Sreejesh's name forward.

Leon Marchand arrived at the stadium carrying the Olympic torch

Thousands of spectators were present at the closing ceremony held at the Stade de France Stadium in Paris. The ceremony began with the entry of the Olympic torch into the stadium. French swimmer Leon Marchand, who has won the most gold medals in Paris, arrived at the stadium carrying the Olympic torch. During the ceremony, the Olympic rings were installed in the stadium and a special program was presented to mark the beginning of the Olympic Games, which captivated the audience. Apart from this, many famous artists performed with their bands.

Los Angeles will host the Olympic Games for the third time

At the end of the program, the Mayor of Paris handed over the Olympic flag to the Mayor of Los Angeles. Los Angeles will become the third city in the world after London and Paris to host the Olympic Games three times. The Olympic Games were organized in Los Angeles in 1932 and 1984. Olympic Games will return to Los Angeles after 44 years and to America after 32 years. Famous American actor Tom Cruise was also present during the flag handover ceremony. He jumped from the sky to the stadium and took the flag on a bike to the plane from where the flag reached Los Angeles directly.