Tokyo Paralympics 2020 Closing Ceremony Highlights: Games Declared Closed In Tokyo
Tokyo Paralympics Closing Ceremony Highlights: Shooter Avani Lekhara was India's flag bearer as the Games finally came to an end.
The Tokyo Paralympics 2020 has finally come to an end, with the closing ceremony drawing the curtains at the Olympic Stadium, on Sunday. The event was held with much fan-fare, as the stadium turned into a party atmosphere. Avani Lekhara was India's flag bearer during the athletes parade. She led a country that registered its largest-ever medal haul at the Games, finishing with five gold, eight silver and six bronze medals. Having registered 19 medals in total, the Indian Paralympic Team crossed its previous best tally of four medals at the 2016 Paralympics. Lekhara also won a gold, alongwith javelin thrower Sumit Antil, shuttlers Pramod Bhagat, Krishna Nagar and shooter Manish Narwal.
Highlights Of Tokyo Paralympics 2020 Closing Ceremony From The Olympic Stadium, Japan
- 18:34 (IST)Closing Ceremony comes to an end!The President of IPC and Tokyo Organising Committee's head ended the ceremony with their respective speeches. There was a musical performance too after their speeches! The announcer also states that the ceremony has ended.The Paralympics finally come to an end after 12 magical days! Now next up is 2024 Paralympics!
- 18:03 (IST)The Paralympic flag is lowered and is being passed onThe Paralympic flag was lowered during the anthem, and is now being passed on between the dignitaries. The closing ceremony is coming to an end now.
- 17:59 (IST)The Paralympic anthem!Some officials and dignitaries have come to the podium, and the Paralympic anthem is being played to draw curtains on the Games.
- 17:56 (IST)Pictures from the dance musical!Here are some photos from the dance musical:
Anyone else digging these fluorescent costumes?#ClosingCeremony #Tokyo2020 pic.twitter.com/cj2xKz5XyU
— #Tokyo2020 (@Tokyo2020) September 5, 2021 - 17:49 (IST)More performances!More performances are taking place, with a dance musical segment taking place right now!
- 17:43 (IST)Round of applause for all volunteersNow everyone in the stadium is applauding all the volunteers for the success of Tokyo Paralympics!
- 17:36 (IST)I'm Possible awardsNow the I'm Possible awards is taking place. It was started by IPC to honour schools and organisations working towards an inclusive future. This time, schools in more than 35 nations have taken part.
- 17:25 (IST)The parade comes to an end!The parade has come to an end and a dance performance starts again in the middle of the venue, alongwith the mascots.
Looking colourful as ever #ClosingCeremony pic.twitter.com/zqRwNmVFvZ
— #Tokyo2020 (@Tokyo2020) September 5, 2021 - 17:22 (IST)The music is building! Snapshots from the parade!The music is building as everyone is dancing to the groovy tunes! Here are photos from the ongoing parade:
How many flags can you name? #ClosingCeremony pic.twitter.com/03YGdaG1F4
— #Tokyo2020 (@Tokyo2020) September 5, 2021 - 17:16 (IST)The parade continues, excitement mountsThe parade is still continuing as countries like Venezuela come in with their flags. The flags are coming in at the Japanese alphabetic order.
Check it out #ClosingCeremony pic.twitter.com/ze4oaqMQAr
— #Tokyo2020 (@Tokyo2020) September 5, 2021 - 17:00 (IST)Avani Lekhara leads IndiaAvani Lekhara led India as its flag bearer, and the parade also saw the Afghanistan flag.
- 16:54 (IST)The athletes parade begins!Now its time for the athletes parade to begin, as the flag bearers start coming in!
- 16:47 (IST)The Japanese flag is bought in!The Japanese national flag has been bought into the venue, as the dancing and music stops.The national anthem of Japan is being played.
- 16:40 (IST)"Harmonious Cacophony" and "Moving Forward"The concepts for the Closing Ceremony are "Harmonious Cacophony" and "Moving Forward".According to the Games' official Twitter handle, the closing ceremony will convey that Tokyo is "A City Where Differences Shine".
It's the beginning of the end! #Tokyo2020
— #Tokyo2020 (@Tokyo2020) September 5, 2021
Welcome to the official #ClosingCeremony for the #Paralympics #UnitedByEmotion pic.twitter.com/M4FYonPUWWColourful #ClosingCeremony pic.twitter.com/gWMAY1mrXb
— #Tokyo2020 (@Tokyo2020) September 5, 2021 - 16:38 (IST)Glory and fanfare!The closing ceremony began with a montage of shots of the Games, followed by a music performance by a DJ. Now a dance performance has begun alongwith the DJ.
- 16:35 (IST)The closing ceremony begins!The closing ceremony has begun with a musical performance!
- 16:30 (IST)PM Modi hails Tokyo ParalympicsPM Modi took to Twitter to hail the Tokyo Paralympics, on Sunday. He wrote, "In the history of Indian sports, the Tokyo #Paralympics will always have a special place. The games will remain etched in the memory of every Indian and will motivate generations of athletes to pursue sports. Every member of our contingent is a champion and source of inspiration.""The historic number of medals India won has filled our hearts with joy. I would like to appreciate the coaches, support staff and families of our athletes for their constant support to the players. We hope to build on our successes to ensure greater participation in sports", he further added."Like I had said earlier, the people of Japan, particularly Tokyo and the Japanese Government, must be lauded for their exceptional hospitality, eye for detail and spreading the much needed message of resilience and togetherness through these Olympics."
In the history of Indian sports, the Tokyo #Paralympics will always have a special place. The games will remain etched in the memory of every Indian and will motivate generations of athletes to pursue sports. Every member of our contingent is a champion and source of inspiration.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 5, 2021The historic number of medals India won has filled our hearts with joy. I would like to appreciate the coaches, support staff and families of our athletes for their constant support to the players. We hope to build on our successes to ensure greater participation in sports.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 5, 2021Like I had said earlier, the people of Japan, particularly Tokyo and the Japanese Government, must be lauded for their exceptional hospitality, eye for detail and spreading the much needed message of resilience and togetherness through these Olympics.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 5, 2021 - 16:16 (IST)Team India surpass their previous best medal tallyIndia wrap up their Tokyo Paralympics campaign with 19 medals, surpassing their previous best tally of four at the 2016 Games. This year, the Indian contingent won five gold, eight silver and six bronze.
- 16:01 (IST)Hello and good afternoon everyone!Good afternoon everyone and welcome to our live coverage of the Tokyo Paralympics 2020 Closing Ceremony, from The Olympic Stadium. Stay tuned for further updates!