Just over two weeks of sporting action will end this weekend as Paris bids goodbye to the 2024 Olympic Games. For India, Manu Bhaker and PR Sreejesh will be flag carriers. Bhaker became the first Indian woman to win a medal in shooting, taking a bronze in the 10-meter air pistol. She added another in the mixed team event. Sreejesh helped India win another bronze in men’s field hockey and the 36-year-old goalkeeper is retiring after the Games.
Olympics closing ceremony date & time
The closing ceremony will take place at Stade de France in Paris. It will start at 12:30 am in India (August 12) and fans can watch it on Sports18 1 SD and Sports18 1 HD tv channels. The live streaming will take place on the Jio Cinema app and website.
Who is performing in Olympics closing ceremony?
The closing ceremony will feature traditional highlights, including the athletes’ parade and the handover of the Olympic flag to the organizers of the 2028 Los Angeles Games. H.E.R., the five-time Grammy winner, is expected to sing the US national anthem live at the Stade de France as part of the handover.