Paris 2024 Closing Ceremony LIVE CHAT

[baron-pierreIV]

OK, time to open this thread.  

First hints at what will be in the Closing:  Paris 2024: Closing ceremony of Olympics revealed (insidethegames.biz) 

Handover to 2028 chat should also fall in here.  

Edited July 31 by Sir Rols

[BigVic]

Looking forward to it. Wonder if the Australian flag will be raised to reflect Brisbane 2032 before the handover ceremony. Potentially 5 flags during the CC instead of 4 French, Greek, Olympic, American and Australian flags flying together 

[baron-pierreIV]

1 hour ago, BigVic said:

Looking forward to it. Wonder if the Australian flag will be raised to reflect Brisbane 2032 before the handover ceremony. Potentially 5 flags during the CC instead of 4 French, Greek, Olympic, American and Australian flags flying together 

What are you talking about?  Aren't you getting a little ahead of the game?  Why would they go TWO Olympic Games forward?  

What's the point of that?  Never been done -- and why should they herald one EIGHT years away?  And I think the Olympic Charter spells out that you just preview the next set of Games.    And if anything, before the NEXT Summer Games, they should include the NEXT IMMEDIATE Games -- Milano-Cortina 2026 -- not one EIGHT years out.  But the IOC doesn't mix up the two Games.  

[Gipper]

It’ll be nice to see what LA gets to do considering they were robbed of a chance because of the 1980 boycott of Moscow. 

[baron-pierreIV]

9 hours ago, Gipper said:

It’ll be nice to see what LA gets to do considering they were robbed of a chance because of the 1980 boycott of Moscow. 

But handovers in 1976 and 1980 were really nothing compared to what they've become since.  

Edited July 24 by baron-pierreIV

[StefanMUC]

3 hours ago, baron-pierreIV said:

But handovers in 1976 and 1980 were really nothing compared to what they've become since.  

Fencing 1976 must have been traumatised back then...

 

[Olympian2004]

On 7/24/2024 at 6:24 AM, baron-pierreIV said:

But handovers in 1976 and 1980 were really nothing compared to what they've become since.  

True. And not to forget: Until 1984, the handover ceremony always took place at the opening ceremony. So LA actually got a handover at its opening ceremony, only without any Soviet/Russian and American dance performances, as it was common back in the day. Instead, America presented itself and its culture in the entire artistic segment of the LA 84 opening ceremony. I think that was a very good compensation for the lack of a normal handover ceremony.  And if anything, the Soviets screwed themselves over by avoiding a display of its culture at LA's opening ceremony, due to the boycott.

[Olympian2004]

Adding to that, there were American dance performances at the second handover that took place in Los Angeles, namely the handover to Seoul at the closing ceremony. So LA and the USA didn't miss any opportunity to present itself at a handover in 1984.

[baron-pierreIV]

1 hour ago, Olympian2004 said:

True. And not to forget: Until 1984, the handover ceremony always took place at the opening ceremony. So LA actually got a handover at its opening ceremony, only without any Soviet/Russian and American dance performances, as it was common back in the day. Instead, America presented itself and its culture in the entire artistic segment of the LA 84 opening ceremony. I think that was a very good compensation for the lack of a normal handover ceremony.  And if anything, the Soviets screwed themselves over by avoiding a display of its culture at LA's opening ceremony, due to the boycott.

I forgot about the Moscow-to-LA Handover was indeed staged as part of the OC.  And even though there was no official Soviet delegation, but the Soviets were officials in a number of sports, so it was Gymnastics judges who brought the Olympic flag over from Moscow for the Handover at the Opening.  

[Olympian2004]

3 hours ago, baron-pierreIV said:

I forgot about the Moscow-to-LA Handover was indeed staged as part of the OC.  And even though there was no official Soviet delegation, but the Soviets were officials in a number of sports, so it was Gymnastics judges who brought the Olympic flag over from Moscow for the Handover at the Opening.  

Ah, interesting! I didn't know that story of the gymnastics judge and that there were even soviet officials present during the LA 84 Games. I only knew that it was Prince Alexandre de Mérode, IOC member from Belgium, who brought (or accomopanied? I need to watch the ceremony video on YouTube again) the Antwerp flag into the Coliseum during the LA 84 opening ceremony. Really a fascinating piece of Olympic history.

[Sir Rols]

 

1 minute ago, AustralianFan said:

The Paris 2024 Closing Ceremony on Sunday 11 August will see a return to a stadium farewell for these Paris 2024 Olympic Games at Stade de France.

This will be a relief for Paris organisers after the long heralded, unique Opening Ceremony on the Seine River turned into a PR nightmare with simultaneous wide criticism and praise, depending on who you listened to or read.  Everyone had an opinion.  Criticisms were many and included that the Ceremony was drenched by rain and sodden disconnected Seine River spectators expressing disappointment to the media they didn’t actually see much live action and instead spent long periods of time staring at large television screens.  Then came the storm surge on social media, commentary from all and sundry, politicians, the lot and an apology from the Paris organisers.

As if that wasn’t enough, the rain on Opening Ceremony night also caused a rise in river pollution the following day to unsafe levels and the cancellation of the swimming component of the Triathlon.  Some USA athletes have left the Olympic Village and moved into hotels saying the athletes ratio to bathroom numbers were insufficient.

Then …. finally … sunny days returned and the athletic competitions became the focus. Beautiful Paris began to smile as she revealed some truly majestic and iconic sporting venues whose stunning beauty will be fondly remembered long after these Games have left town.

Some of these beauties include Les Invalides (archery), Chateau de Versailles (equestrian), beach volleyball at the Eiffel Tower and not to forget the breathtaking surfing venue at Teahupo’o reef pass, Tahiti. 

Seeking redemption at the Closing Ceremony is probably an understatement for courageous Thomas Jolly, artistic director also for this Parisian party.  No doubt Thomas has for this stadium Ceremony a few tricks and things to stun us, entertain us, delight us and wind us up at the same time - in the best way possible hopefully.

This Closing Ceremony at Stade de France will be a chance for Paris to party like no-one’s watching, hand over to Los Angeles 2028 and say

Au Voir to the Olympic Games Paris 2024.

 

Already had this AF

[AustralianFan]

The Paris 2024 Closing Ceremony on Sunday 11 August will see a return to a stadium farewell for these Paris 2024 Olympic Games at Stade de France.

This will be a relief for Paris organisers after the long heralded, unique Opening Ceremony on the Seine River turned into a PR nightmare with simultaneous wide criticism and praise, depending on who you listened to or read.  Everyone had an opinion.  Criticisms were many and included that the Ceremony was drenched by rain and sodden disconnected Seine River spectators expressing disappointment to the media they didn’t actually see much live action and instead spent long periods of time staring at large television screens.  Then came the storm surge on social media, commentary from all and sundry, politicians, the lot and an apology from the Paris organisers.

As if that wasn’t enough, the rain on Opening Ceremony night also caused a rise in river pollution the following day to unsafe levels and the cancellation of the swimming component of the Triathlon.  Some USA athletes have left the Olympic Village and moved into hotels saying the athletes ratio to bathroom numbers were insufficient.

Then …. finally … sunny days returned and the athletic competitions became the focus. Beautiful Paris began to smile as she revealed some truly majestic and iconic sporting venues whose stunning beauty will be fondly remembered long after these Games have left town.

Some of these beauties include Les Invalides (archery), Chateau de Versailles (equestrian), beach volleyball at the Eiffel Tower and not to forget the breathtaking surfing venue at Teahupo’o reef pass, Tahiti. 

Seeking redemption at the Closing Ceremony is probably an understatement for courageous Thomas Jolly, artistic director also for this Parisian party.  No doubt Thomas has for this stadium Ceremony a few tricks and things to stun us, entertain us, delight us and wind us up at the same time - in the best way possible hopefully.

This Closing Ceremony at Stade de France will be a chance for Paris to party like no-one’s watching, hand over to Los Angeles 2028 and say

Au Voir to the Olympic Games Paris 2024.

[AustralianFan]

7 minutes ago, Sir Rols said:

 

Already had this AF

Thanks @Sir Rols i couldnt find a general closing ceremony thread so had started one, but not as live chat but general one. All good ive re-posted my two bob’s worth below and if its ok with you if you could delete this post we’re in now and the one above would be awesome. ill continue in this thread easy peasy 😀

[AustralianFan]

Just now, AustralianFan said:

Thanks @Sir Rols i couldnt find a general closing ceremony thread so had started one, but not as live chat but general one. All good ive re-posted my two bob’s worth below and if its ok with you if you could delete this post we’re in now and the one above would be awesome. ill continue in this thread easy peasy 😀

i mean delete the one the one before where you highlighted the duplicate thread would be great if thats ok

[AustralianFan]

18 minutes ago, AustralianFan said:

Paris 2024.comThe Paris 2024 Closing Ceremony on Sunday 11 August will see a return to a stadium farewell for these Paris 2024 Olympic Games at Stade de France.

This will be a relief for Paris organisers after the long heralded, unique Opening Ceremony on the Seine River turned into a PR nightmare with simultaneous wide criticism and praise, depending on who you listened to or read.  Everyone had an opinion.  Criticisms were many and included that the Ceremony was drenched by rain and sodden disconnected Seine River spectators expressing disappointment to the media they didn’t actually see much live action and instead spent long periods of time staring at large television screens.  Then came the storm surge on social media, commentary from all and sundry, politicians, the lot and an apology from the Paris organisers.

As if that wasn’t enough, the rain on Opening Ceremony night also caused a rise in river pollution the following day to unsafe levels and the cancellation of the swimming component of the Triathlon.  Some USA athletes have left the Olympic Village and moved into hotels saying the athletes ratio to bathroom numbers were insufficient.

Then …. finally … sunny days returned and the athletic competitions became the focus. Beautiful Paris began to smile as she revealed some truly majestic and iconic sporting venues whose stunning beauty will be fondly remembered long after these Games have left town.

Some of these beauties include Les Invalides (archery), Chateau de Versailles (equestrian), beach volleyball at the Eiffel Tower and not to forget the breathtaking surfing venue at Teahupo’o reef pass, Tahiti. 

Seeking redemption at the Closing Ceremony is probably an understatement for courageous Thomas Jolly, artistic director also for this Parisian party.  No doubt Thomas has for this stadium Ceremony a few tricks and things to stun us, entertain us, delight us and wind us up at the same time - in the best way possible hopefully.

This Closing Ceremony at Stade de France will be a chance for Paris to party like no-one’s watching, hand over to Los Angeles 2028 and say

Au Voir to the Olympic Games Paris 2024.

 

What can we expect at the Closing?

Lots of theatrics and performers.   Rehearsals are likely taking place in another stadium not too far away.

This from official Paris 2024 website:

• Stade de France will be transformed into a gigantic concert hall
• over a hundred performers, acrobats, dancers and circus artists, this visual spectacle will bear the signature of artistic director Thomas Jolly
• an original soundtrack, new interpretations, musical performances and the participation of world-renowned singers will complete the picture.
• part of the show will take place in the air, while the giant sets, costumes and spectacular lighting effects will take spectators on a journey through time, both past and future
• for this ceremony, Thomas Jolly wanted to share a strong message and offer spectators a truly immersive collective journey: a journey into the past, to the origins of the Games, but also into the future, and ultimately to a timeless universe.
• the ambition is to celebrate in suspended time, with conscience, and with the idea that together we can make a difference.

Credit:  Paris 2024 Closing Ceremony

[illustrado]

Could be nothing, could be the LA28 mascot or could be beyonce

[illustrado]

Not to labor my theory but she did do a promo for the Olympics.

 

[AustralianFan]

22 minutes ago, illustrado said:

Could be nothing, could be the LA28 mascot or could be beyonce

Sounds like a deliberate move by the organisers to signpost Beyoncé appearing in the Closing Ceremony and get social media buzzing.

It’d be awesome if she performs.

[AustralianFan]

Actually Beyoncé has a French connection through her mother’s Creole heritage.

[Sir Rols]

Sigh… it’s getting close. The closing is always so bitter sweet.

Anyway, here’s what times t set your clocks to:

Edited August 9 by Sir Rols

[Olympian2004]

I can't see the picture you posted there at the end, @Sir Rols. But yes, it is getting closer... It is always funny how fast two weeks fly by - but at the same time, the two weeks of the Summer Games are so packed with events that they always feel longer than two weeks. In any event, the Olympic Games are simply too short in my opinion, especially in an era where the FIFA World Cup gets extended to five-and-a-half weeks in order to accomodate 104 matches (as opposed to 329 medal events being jammed into two weeks). Although Parisians will probably heave a sigh of relief as soon as the Paralympics are over, too, and they have their city and roads (almost) to themselves again.  

[Sir Rols]

I reposted, is that better?

5 minutes ago, Olympian2004 said:

Although Parisians will probably heave a sigh of relief as soon as the Paralympics are over, too, and they have their city and roads (almost) to themselves again.  

If I remember the final day of Sydney, and how the Parisians seem to have embraced it, I’d say very sad

Edited August 9 by Sir Rols

[Olympian2004]

8 minutes ago, Sir Rols said:

I reposted, is that better?

Sadly not, I only see a large light grey rectangle. Is the image very large? I guess it does not load properly.

[Sir Rols]

It’s the same sort of time converter i did for the opening. I’ll keep trying

 

[FYI]

I can see it.