The Tokyo 2020 Olympics were declared closed on Sunday by IOC chief Thomas Bach, who called the pandemic-delayed Games the "most challenging Olympic journey". "Now I have to mark the end of this most challenging Olympic journey to Tokyo: I declare the Games of the 32nd Olympiad closed," the International Olympic Committee president said. The Olympic flag was passed to Paris mayor Anne Hidalgo for the 2024 Games at the Tokyo closing ceremony on Sunday. Hidalgo waved the flag, decorated with the five Olympic rings, after she received it from International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach.

The closing ceremony for the Tokyo 2020 Games began in a nearly empty Olympic Stadium on Sunday, at the end of a 16-day event held under strict anti-coronavirus conditions. The festivities began in front of VIPs after the Japanese flag was raised at the 68,000-seat venue, where fans are barred to prevent infections. Wrestler Bajrang Punia led the Indian contingent out during the parade of athletes during the closing ceremony of Tokyo 2020.

Here are all the highlights from Tokyo Olympics 2020 Closing Ceremony

Aug 08, 2021 18:53 (IST)

Arigato!

Aug 08, 2021 18:47 (IST)

Flame is extinguished!

Aug 08, 2021 18:46 (IST)

Games are closed!

Aug 08, 2021 18:13 (IST)

Time for national anthem of France!

Aug 08, 2021 18:11 (IST)

Flag handover ceremony underway!

Aug 08, 2021 18:07 (IST)

Dignitaries make their way to the stage!

Aug 08, 2021 17:44 (IST)

Kipchoge receives his gold medal!

Aug 08, 2021 17:37 (IST)

Peres Jepchirchir gets the gold!

Aug 08, 2021 17:35 (IST)

Brigid Kosgei gets silver!

Aug 08, 2021 17:34 (IST)

Medal ceremony for women's marathon!

Aug 08, 2021 17:15 (IST)

Glorious light show takes over!

Aug 08, 2021 17:08 (IST)

Fan videos being projected in the Olympic Stadium!

Aug 08, 2021 17:03 (IST)

USA athletes make their way onto the ground!

Aug 08, 2021 16:52 (IST)

Parade of athletes begin!

Aug 08, 2021 16:41 (IST)

Flag bearers of each countries march out!

Aug 08, 2021 16:34 (IST)

Fireworks to kick off the closing ceremony!

Aug 08, 2021 16:20 (IST)

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