The 2024 Paris Paralympic Games concluded with a spectacular electro-party at the Stade de France, marking the end of an extraordinary event. With 169 delegations and top performances, the Games saw a thrilling combination of sports and celebrations. China led the medal tally once again, continuing its dominance since 2004, while France successfully hosted a summer of athletic excellence.
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- The 2024 Paris Paralympics ended with an electro-party at the Stade de France.
- 24 French DJs, including Martin Solveig and Jean-Michel Jarre, performed at the closing event.
- The 169 participating delegations paraded to French classics before the closing ceremony.
- Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo handed the Paralympic flag to the International Paralympic Committee.
- Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass received the flag as the city will host the 2028 Paralympics.
- Broadway star Ali Stoker performed the US national anthem at the event.
- Paris 2024 president Tony Estanguet praised the Games for creating a “historic summer.”
- Despite rain, the Olympic cauldron could not be lifted by a hot-air balloon as planned.
- China topped the medal tally with 94 golds, followed by the UK with 49 and the US with 36.
- France, the host country, secured the 8th position with 19 gold medals.
