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Rio Olympics ends with colourful display of song, dance and light

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By HT Correspondent
Updated On Aug 22, 2016 09:15 am IST
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Pyrotechnics erupt during the closing ceremony of the Rio Olympics in the Maracana stadium in Rio de Janeiro, on August 21, 2016. (AP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Aug 22, 2016 09:15 am IST

Pyrotechnics erupt during the closing ceremony of the Rio Olympics in the Maracana stadium in Rio de Janeiro, on August 21, 2016. (AP)

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Athletes from India march into the closing ceremony holding flags and wearing raincoats to protect themselves. (AP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Aug 22, 2016 09:15 am IST

Athletes from India march into the closing ceremony holding flags and wearing raincoats to protect themselves. (AP)

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Gymnast Simone Biles, winner of five medals, carries the flag of the United States. (AP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Aug 22, 2016 09:15 am IST

Gymnast Simone Biles, winner of five medals, carries the flag of the United States. (AP)

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Members of Team USA take a selfie. (AP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Aug 22, 2016 09:15 am IST

Members of Team USA take a selfie. (AP)

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As a representative of the 2020 Olympics host city, Tokyo governor Yuriko Koike accepts the Olympic flag from International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Thomas Bach as Rio de Janeiro mayor Eduardo Paes looks on. (REUTERS) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Aug 22, 2016 09:15 am IST

As a representative of the 2020 Olympics host city, Tokyo governor Yuriko Koike accepts the Olympic flag from International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Thomas Bach as Rio de Janeiro mayor Eduardo Paes looks on. (REUTERS)

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A projection for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics is seen. (REUTERS) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Aug 22, 2016 09:15 am IST

A projection for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics is seen. (REUTERS)

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After the Olympic flag is handed by Brazil to Tokyo, host of the 2020 Games, performers take part in the Japanese segment of the ceremony. (REUTERS) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Aug 22, 2016 09:15 am IST

After the Olympic flag is handed by Brazil to Tokyo, host of the 2020 Games, performers take part in the Japanese segment of the ceremony. (REUTERS)

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Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, present at the ceremony for the official passing of the Olympic flag from Brazil to Japan., dressed as Super Mario. (REUTERS) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Aug 22, 2016 09:15 am IST

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, present at the ceremony for the official passing of the Olympic flag from Brazil to Japan., dressed as Super Mario. (REUTERS)

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International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach delivers the closing speech, ending with “Bye bye, Rio.” The Olympic flame in the background was then extinguished. (REUTERS) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Aug 22, 2016 09:15 am IST

International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach delivers the closing speech, ending with “Bye bye, Rio.” The Olympic flame in the background was then extinguished. (REUTERS)

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The Olympic flame is extinguished as Brazilian singer Mariene de Castro performs. (REUTERS) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Aug 22, 2016 09:15 am IST

The Olympic flame is extinguished as Brazilian singer Mariene de Castro performs. (REUTERS)

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People watching from outside take photos of the fireworks display in the Maracanas stadium. (REUTERS) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Aug 22, 2016 09:15 am IST

People watching from outside take photos of the fireworks display in the Maracanas stadium. (REUTERS)

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Performers on a carnival float take part in the closing ceremony. (REUTERS) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Aug 22, 2016 09:15 am IST

Performers on a carnival float take part in the closing ceremony. (REUTERS)

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Dagmar Wozniak of the United States, right, dances with other athletes during the ceremony. (AP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Aug 22, 2016 09:15 am IST

Dagmar Wozniak of the United States, right, dances with other athletes during the ceremony. (AP)

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Participants celebrate and take pictures of fireworks during the Parade of Nations. (Reuters) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Aug 22, 2016 09:15 am IST

Participants celebrate and take pictures of fireworks during the Parade of Nations. (Reuters)

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Performers on a giant carnival float. (Reuters) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Aug 22, 2016 09:15 am IST

Performers on a giant carnival float. (Reuters)

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Performers take part in the closing ceremony. (REUTERS) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Aug 22, 2016 09:15 am IST

Performers take part in the closing ceremony. (REUTERS)

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Dancers perform during the ceremony. (Reuters) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Aug 22, 2016 09:15 am IST

Dancers perform during the ceremony. (Reuters)

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Performers take part in the closing ceremony. (REUTERS) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Aug 22, 2016 09:15 am IST

Performers take part in the closing ceremony. (REUTERS)

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Performers execute a routine with lit trapezoidal props. (REUTERS) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Aug 22, 2016 09:15 am IST

Performers execute a routine with lit trapezoidal props. (REUTERS)

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A man covers himself with a newspaper to protect himself from the rain as he watches the closing ceremony on an outdoor display in Rio de Janeiro. (AP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Aug 22, 2016 09:15 am IST

A man covers himself with a newspaper to protect himself from the rain as he watches the closing ceremony on an outdoor display in Rio de Janeiro. (AP)

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Participants from various countries hold up lit shoes. (AP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Aug 22, 2016 09:15 am IST

Participants from various countries hold up lit shoes. (AP)

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Athletes of various countries take photographs of the fireworks. (REUTERS) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Aug 22, 2016 09:15 am IST

Athletes of various countries take photographs of the fireworks. (REUTERS)

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People look on before the Olympic flame is extinguished. (AP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Aug 22, 2016 09:15 am IST

People look on before the Olympic flame is extinguished. (AP)

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After the Olympic flame is extinguished, performers participate in the final segment of the ceremony. (REUTERS) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Aug 22, 2016 09:15 am IST

After the Olympic flame is extinguished, performers participate in the final segment of the ceremony. (REUTERS)

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Athletes from the Netherlands, right, applaud as dancers march in. (AP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Aug 22, 2016 09:15 am IST

Athletes from the Netherlands, right, applaud as dancers march in. (AP)

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As the stadium goes dark, a single light illuminates a performer on a float. (REUTERS) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Aug 22, 2016 09:15 am IST

As the stadium goes dark, a single light illuminates a performer on a float. (REUTERS)

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The fireworks at the ceremony never really stopped. (AP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Aug 22, 2016 09:15 am IST

The fireworks at the ceremony never really stopped. (AP)

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