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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
Closing Ceremony comes to an end!
The Paralympic flag is lowered and is being passed on
The Paralympic anthem!
Pictures from the dance musical!
Round of applause for all volunteers
The parade comes to an end!
The music is building! Snapshots from the parade!
The parade continues, excitement mounts
Avani Lekhara leads India
The athletes parade begins!
The Japanese flag is bought in!
"Harmonious Cacophony" and "Moving Forward"
The closing ceremony begins!
PM Modi hails Tokyo Paralympics
Team India surpass their previous best medal tally
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