Rio Games end with a colourful Closing Ceremony

Published : Aug 22, 2016 09:27 IST

Fireworks explode at Maracana Stadium during closing ceremonies at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games.

Spectators sit beside the cauldron with the Olympic flame prior to the Closing Ceremony in the Maracana Stadium.

A stunning performance by school children.

The Brazilian National anthem is sung by a children's choir, with the Olympic flag in the background.

Singer Marthinho Da Vila (second from right) performs on stage.

International Association for Athletics Federations (IAAF) chief Sebastian Coe attends the closing ceremony.

IOC President Thomas Bach waves to the crowd as he is introduced.

Flag bearer Simone Biles of the United States walks during the "Heroes of the Games" segment.

Japan prime minister Shinzo Abe made an appearance during the closing ceremony of the Rio Olympics, disguised as Super Mario - a popular Japanese video game character.

International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach hands over the Olympic flag to the governor of Tokyo, Yuriko Koike. Tokyo will host the next Olympics in 2020.

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Fireworks explode at Maracana Stadium during closing ceremonies at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games.
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