Paris bids triumphant ‘au revoir’ to Olympics

Paris bid farewell to the Olympics with a spectacular closing ceremony at the Stade de France. The Games, praised as one of the greatest ever, concluded with the USA topping the medal table. Notable final day events included Sifan Hassan’s dramatic marathon win and the US women’s basketball team securing their eighth consecutive gold. The ceremony marked the handover to Los Angeles for the 2028 Olympics. AFP