September 19, 2024

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Closing of the 2024 Olympics: Some are impressed, some are unhappy (video)


Not everyone was happy with the Olympic closing ceremony: performances by Snoop Dogg, Red Hot Chili Peppers and Billie Eilish were pre-recorded, but Tom Cruise did not disappoint!

On Sunday evening, August 11, the colorful closing ceremony of the 2024 Olympic Games took place in the French capital of Paris. More than two weeks of the world's main sporting event flew by quickly and unnoticed. Traditionally, the athletes at the Olympics amazed with their victories, stories and bright images.

The closing ceremony, like the opening of the Games, was controversial. The French undoubtedly put on a colorful show, invited popular artists, and Tom Cruise excited the stadium. However, the promised Snoop Dogg, Red Hot Chili Peppers and Billie Eilish performed from the screen – their numbers were recorded in advance in Los Angeles. This seriously upset the spectators and athletes, some even began to leave the stadium before the end of the ceremony. However, the show, it must be admitted, turned out to be spectacular and clearly touched many. Judge for yourself:



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