Performers take part in the closing ceremony of the 2016 Olympics, Aug. 21, 2016. Rio Olympics closing ceremony Stoyan Nenov/REUTERS Dancers dressed as clay dolls performer during the tribute to indigenous people portion of the closing ceremony of the 2016 Olympics, Aug. 21, 2016. Rio Olympics...
The Rio Olympics ended with a spectacular carnival-inspired closing ceremony, and the official handover to 2020 hosts Tokyo. The colourful ceremony, lasting almost three hours, celebrated Brazil's arts and was held in a wet Maracana. Among the highlights were Tokyo's impressive showcase and a ...
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“The opportunity to be a part of the Closing Ceremony of the Olympic Games in Rio is a huge milestone in my career and it will be the biggest performance of my life,” Kygo says in a press release. “I’ve been a sports fan forever, and to be able to combine this with my music...
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“Something like this cannot be left to amateurs. We need experts as well as those who have experienced the Olympics and Paralympics to get this right.” Mori’s comments may make our eyes roll, since so far there has been little but amateurish pratfalls from the geriatric organizing committe...
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Thousands of fans braved strong winds and sporadic rains to watch the closing ceremony in iconic Maracana Stadium, a finale meant to be both one last bash and to take care of some business - namely signal the transition to the 2020 Summer Olympics in Japan. ...