The closing ceremony of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games is held in Paris, France, Sept. 8, 2024. (Xinhua/Xing Guangli)
PARIS, Sept. 8 (Xinhua) -- The Paris 2024 Paralympic Games lowered the curtain on Sunday evening.
Approximately 64,000 spectators and more than 8,500 athletes and accompanying staff attended the closing ceremony at Stade de France.
After 11 days of competition, China collected 94 gold, 76 silver and 50 bronze medals, topping the medal tally for the sixth consecutive time. ■
Flag-bearers of China Di Dongdong (1st R) and Jiang Yuyan (2nd R) arrive for the closing ceremony of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris, France, Sept. 8, 2024. (Xinhua/Huang Wei)
Flag-bearers of China Di Dongdong (front, C) and Jiang Yuyan (front, L) arrive for the closing ceremony of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris, France, Sept. 8, 2024. (Xinhua/Hou Jun)
The closing ceremony of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games is held in Paris, France, Sept. 8, 2024. (Xinhua/Xing Guangli)
The closing ceremony of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games is held in Paris, France, Sept. 8, 2024. (Xinhua/Zhang Cheng)
Flag-bearers of China Di Dongdong (2nd L) and Jiang Yuyan (3rd L) arrive for the closing ceremony of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris, France, Sept. 8, 2024. (Xinhua/Zhang Cheng)
Flag-bearers of France Aurelie Aubert (2nd L) and France's Tanguy De La Forest (3rd L) arrive for the closing ceremony of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris, France, Sept. 8, 2024. (Xinhua/Xing Guangli)
Picture taken on Sept. 8, 2024 shows the general view of the closing ceremony of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris, France. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)
The Paralympic flag and the flag of France are seen during the closing ceremony of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris, France, Sept. 8, 2024. (Xinhua/Huang Wei)
The Paralympic flag and the flag of France are seen during the closing ceremony of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris, France, Sept. 8, 2024. (Xinhua/Hou Zhaokang)
IPC President Andrew Parsons (Front) delivers a speech during the closing ceremony of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris, France, Sept. 8, 2024. (Xinhua/He Canling)
An artist performs during the closing ceremony of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris, France, Sept. 8, 2024. (Xinhua/Huang Wei)
Flag-bearers of China Di Dongdong (4th R) and Jiang Yuyan (5th R) arrive for the closing ceremony of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris, France, Sept. 8, 2024. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)
Flag-bearers of China Di Dongdong (front, C) and Jiang Yuyan (front, L) arrive for the closing ceremony of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris, France, Sept. 8, 2024. (Xinhua/Hou Jun)
China's para-powerlifter Tan Yujiao (R), member of the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) Athletes' Council, reacts during the closing ceremony of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris, France, Sept. 8, 2024. (Xinhua/Huang Wei)
Flag-bearers of China's Hong Kong Chan Ho Yuen (top) and Chan Yui Lam (R) arrive for the closing ceremony of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris, France, Sept. 8, 2024. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)
China's para-powerlifter Tan Yujiao (C), member of the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) Athletes' Council, reacts during the closing ceremony of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris, France, Sept. 8, 2024. (Xinhua/He Canling)
An artist performs during the closing ceremony of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris, France, Sept. 8, 2024. (Xinhua/He Canling)
Flag-bearers of China Di Dongdong (2nd L, front) and Jiang Yuyan (1st L, front) arrive for the closing ceremony of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris, France, Sept. 8, 2024. (Xinhua/Huang Wei)
An artist performs during the closing ceremony of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris, France, Sept. 8, 2024. (Xinhua/Zhang Cheng)
An artist performs during the closing ceremony of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris, France, Sept. 8, 2024. (Xinhua/Huang Wei)
Flag-bearers of China Di Dongdong (2nd L) and Jiang Yuyan (1st L) arrive for the closing ceremony of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris, France, Sept. 8, 2024. (Xinhua/Huang Wei)
Flag-bearers of France arrive for the closing ceremony of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris, France, Sept. 8, 2024. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)
Artists perform during the closing ceremony of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris, France, Sept. 8, 2024. (Xinhua/Huang Wei)
Artists perform during the closing ceremony of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris, France, Sept. 8, 2024. (Xinhua/He Canling)
Flag-bearers of China's Hong Kong Chan Yui Lam (R) and Chan Ho Yuen (L) arrive for the closing ceremony of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris, France, Sept. 8, 2024. (Xinhua/Huang Wei)
Mayor of Paris Anne Hidalgo (C) waves the Paralympic flag during the flag handover ceremony at the closing ceremony of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris, France, Sept. 8, 2024. (Xinhua/He Canling)
President of the International Paralympic Committee Andrew Parsons (front, 3rd L), mayor of Los Angeles Karen Bass (front, 2rd L) and mayor of Paris Anne Hidalgo (front, 4th L) react during the flag handover ceremony at the closing ceremony of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris, France, Sept. 8, 2024. (Xinhua/Huang Wei)
The Paralympic flag is seen during the closing ceremony of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris, France, Sept. 8, 2024. (Xinhua/Huang Wei)
Flag-bearers of France Aurelie Aubert (2nd L) and Tanguy De La Forest (2nd R) arrive for the closing ceremony of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris, France, Sept. 8, 2024. (Xinhua/Zhang Cheng)
The closing ceremony of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games is held in Paris, France, Sept. 8, 2024. (Xinhua/Cai Yang)
National flag of France and national flag of the United States are seen during the flag handover ceremony at the closing ceremony of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris, France, Sept. 8, 2024. (Xinhua/Cai Yang)
French President Emmanuel Macron (front, R) greets with IPC President Andrew Parsons (front, L) during the closing ceremony of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris, France, Sept. 8, 2024. (Xinhua/Cai Yang)
Members of the delegation of the United States pose with a Paralympic Phryge mascot during the closing ceremony of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris, France, Sept. 8, 2024. (Xinhua/Cai Yang)
Volunteers pose for photos during the closing ceremony of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris, France, Sept. 8, 2024. (Xinhua/Cai Yang)
People pose for photos with a Paralympic Phryge mascot during the closing ceremony of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris, France, Sept. 8, 2024. (Xinhua/Cai Yang)
Flag-bearers of France Aurelie Aubert (2nd L) and France's Tanguy De La Forest (3rd L) arrive for the closing ceremony of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris, France, Sept. 8, 2024. (Xinhua/Cai Yang)
The Paralympic flag is seen during the closing ceremony of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris, France, Sept. 8, 2024. (Xinhua/Cai Yang)
The Paralympic flame is seen during the closing ceremony of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris, France, Sept. 8, 2024. (Xinhua/Cai Yang)
National flag of France and national flag of the United States are seen during the flag handover ceremony at the closing ceremony of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris, France, Sept. 8, 2024. (Xinhua/Cai Yang)
Aurelie Aubert (front L) of France blows out the Paralympic flame during the closing ceremony of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris, France, Sept. 8, 2024. (Xinhua/Cai Yang)
Flag-bearers of China's Hong Kong Chan Yui Lam (1st R) and Chan Ho Yuen (2nd L) arrive for the closing ceremony of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris, France, Sept. 8, 2024. (Xinhua/Cai Yang)
The Paralympic flame is seen during the closing ceremony of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris, France, Sept. 8, 2024. (Xinhua/Cai Yang)
An artist performs during the closing ceremony of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris, France, Sept. 8, 2024. (Xinhua/Cai Yang)
French President Emmanuel Macron (front, R) and IPC President Andrew Parsons (front, L) attends the closing ceremony of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris, France, Sept. 8, 2024. (Xinhua/Cai Yang)
Mayor of Los Angeles Karen Bass (front) waves the Paralympic flag during the flag handover ceremony at the closing ceremony of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris, France, Sept. 8, 2024. (Xinhua/Cai Yang)
The Paralympic flame is seen during the closing ceremony of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris, France, Sept. 8, 2024. (Xinhua/Cai Yang)
Members of the delegation of China attend the closing ceremony of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris, France, Sept. 8, 2024. (Xinhua/Cai Yang)
Flag-bearers of China Di Dongdong (3rd L) and Jiang Yuyan (2nd L) arrive for the closing ceremony of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris, France, Sept. 8, 2024. (Xinhua/Cai Yang)
Flag-bearers of the United States Ellie Marks (C) and Paul Schulte (L) arrive for the closing ceremony of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris, France, Sept. 8, 2024. (Xinhua/Cai Yang)
Volunteers watch the closing ceremony of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris, France, Sept. 8, 2024. (Xinhua/Cai Yang)
Picture taken on Sept. 8, 2024 shows the general view of the closing ceremony of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris, France. (Xinhua/Zhang Haofu)
Picture taken on Sept. 8, 2024 shows the general view of the closing ceremony of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris, France. (Xinhua/Hou Jun)
French President Emmanuel Macron (front, 5th L) attends the closing ceremony of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris, France, Sept. 8, 2024. (Xinhua/Xiong Qi)
Gloria Agblemagnon of France (2nd L) gives the Paralympic flame to Mathieu Bosredon (1st L) of France during the closing ceremony of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris, France, Sept. 8, 2024. (Xinhua/Zhang Cheng)
Athletes react during the closing ceremony of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris, France, Sept. 8, 2024. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)
Picture taken on Sept. 8, 2024 shows the general view of the closing ceremony of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris, France. (Xinhua/Zhang Haofu)
Picture taken on Sept. 8, 2024 shows the general view of the closing ceremony of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris, France. (Xinhua/Hou Jun)
Athletes interact with spectators during the closing ceremony of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris, France, Sept. 8, 2024. (Xinhua/Xiong Qi)
China's para-powerlifter Tan Yujiao (2nd R), member of the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) Athletes' Council, reacts during the closing ceremony of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris, France, Sept. 8, 2024. (Xinhua/Zhang Cheng)
Artists perform during the closing ceremony of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris, France, Sept. 8, 2024. (Xinhua/Zhang Haofu)
Picture taken on Sept. 8, 2024 shows the general view of the closing ceremony of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris, France. (Xinhua/Xiong Qi)
Flag-bearers arrive for the closing ceremony of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris, France, Sept. 8, 2024. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)
Mayor of Los Angeles Karen Bass (front R) waves the Paralympic flag during the flag handover ceremony at the closing ceremony of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris, France, Sept. 8, 2024. (Xinhua/Cai Yang)
An artist performs during the closing ceremony of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris, France, Sept. 8, 2024. (Xinhua/Cai Yang)
Picture taken on Sept. 8, 2024 shows the general view of the closing ceremony of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris, France. (Xinhua/Zhang Haofu)
Picture taken on Sept. 8, 2024 shows the general view of the closing ceremony of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris, France. (Xinhua/Zhang Haofu)
Picture taken on Sept. 8, 2024 shows the general view of the closing ceremony of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris, France. (Xinhua/Xiong Qi)
Artists perform during the closing ceremony of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris, France, Sept. 8, 2024. (Xinhua/Xing Guangli)
Picture taken on Sept. 8, 2024 shows the general view of the closing ceremony of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris, France. (Xinhua/Xing Guangli)
Spectators react after the closing ceremony of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris, France, Sept. 8, 2024. (Xinhua/Hou Zhaokang)
An artist performs during the closing ceremony of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris, France, Sept. 8, 2024. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)
Tony Estanguet (R), president of the Paris 2024 Olympics and Paralympics Organizing Committee, delivers a speech during the closing ceremony of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris, France, Sept. 8, 2024. (Xinhua/Xing Guangli)
Athletes extinguish the flame during the closing ceremony of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris, France, Sept. 8, 2024. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)
