Paris Passes Baton to LA After 33rd Olympics

The 33rd Summer Olympics concluded in Paris after 16 days of competition, with a vibrant closing ceremony at the Stade de France attended by over 70,000 spectators. IOC President Thomas Bach and French President Emmanuel Macron celebrated the athletes' performances, highlighting the unity and spirit of the Games despite global tensions. The artistic director Thomas Jolly orchestrated a spectacular show featuring 270 performers, including Hollywood star Tom Cruise, who helped pass the Olympic flag to Los Angeles for the 2028 Games. Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg performed at the Los Angeles closing ceremony, and new sports like cricket, lacrosse, and flag football will be introduced. Ireland celebrated its most successful Olympic Games to date, winning seven medals. Paris has now officially passed the baton to Los Angeles, setting the stage for the next Olympic chapter.