Olympics 2020 Closing Ceremony: Tokyo passes baton to Paris as Games come to an end
Tokyo Olympics 2020 Closing Ceremony Live: Find full details about the Tokyo Olympic Games closing ceremony.
Tokyo Olympics 2020 Closing Ceremony Live
After a scintillating 15-day action, the 32nd Olympiad comes to an end on Sunday. The Tokyo Olympics, which were delayed by a year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, officially opened on July 23 and saw record-breaking history being made across multiple sporting events.
6:06 pm: Tokyo is handing the Summer Games baton to Paris!
5:47 pm: USA, China and Japan clinch the top-3 spots in the medal tally. India finish 48th with 1 Gold, 2 Silver and 4 Bronze.
5:44 pm: Peres Jepchirchir from Kenya won the women's marathon and claimed her country's second consecutive medal in the event. Kenya's Eliud Kipchoge came on top in the men's event.
5:39 pm: Medals are being awarded to women's marathon winners. IOC president Thomas Bach presents the athletes with medals.
5:30 pm: Enthralling visuals at the Olympic stadium as glorious light show steals the show.
5:11 pm: The evening started with the raising of the Japanese flag as the Olympic cauldron burned in the corner of the stadium.
5:02 pm: All athletes are in the stadium with their medals, flags, and phones to capture the moment.
4:55 pm: India finish 48th in the table with 1 Gold, 2 Silver, 4 Bronze!
4:51 pm: Expect a few more fireworks! It began with an unexpected virus outbreak and a yearlong hiatus. Despite medical and logistical roadblocks, the Tokyo Games wind to an end.
4:42 pm: Wrestler Bajrang Punia, who bagged bronze in the 65kg men's freestyle on Saturday, is India's flag-bearer. Men's hockey captain Manpreet Singh and boxing icon MC Mary Kom were India's flag-bearers at the opening ceremony.
4:40 pm: Flagbearers are making their way to the stadium as the Olympics officially comes to an end with the closing ceremony. Just like most of the competitions, it will go off without fans in the stands.
4:16 pm: China end their Tokyo campaign with 38 gold medals. USA finishes first in gold and total medals (39 Gold, 41 Silver, 33 Bronze).
4:12 pm: Chopra thanks fans for their support, saying that the gold medal-winning moment will stay with him forever!
For India, the Tokyo edition brought the country a first-ever gold medal in track and field -- and only the second individual gold medal in its history -- as Neeraj Chopra secured a top podium finish in the Javelin throw. Overall, India finished with seven medals -- one gold, two silver and four bronze -- the country's best-ever finish at the Games.
The Olympics also saw the Indian men's hockey team ending a 41-year-wait for a podium finish. The team, led by Manpreet Singh, clinched a historic bronze medal, defeating Germany 5-4 in the playoff match. The women's hockey team, meanwhile, pulled out a stunning performance -- including beating tournament favourites Australia 1-0 -- to finish fourth at the Games.
Shuttler PV Sindhu became the only second Indian to win two Olympic medals, winning a bronze in women's singles, while Mirabai Chanu lived up to the expectations with a silver. Among wrestlers, Ravi Dahiya (Silver) and Bajrang Punia (bronze) brought the nation glory, while Lovlina Borgohain (bronze) won the sole medal in boxing.
Tokyo Olympics 2020 Closing Ceremony Live Streaming
At what time does Tokyo Olympics 2020 closing ceremony start?
Tokyo Olympics 2020 closing ceremony starts at 4:30 PM IST.
When is Tokyo Olympics 2020 closing ceremony?
Tokyo Olympics 2020 closing ceremony is on August 8 (Sunday) at the Japan National Stadium.
How do I watch live streaming of the Tokyo Olympics 2020 closing ceremony?
You can watch Tokyo Olympics 2020 closing ceremony on SonyLiv/JioTV.
Which TV channels will broadcast Tokyo Olympics 2020 closing ceremony?
Tokyo Olympics closing ceremony in India will be broadcasted live on Sony Sports Network. Sony TEN 1 HD/SD, Sony TEN 2 HD/SD will live broadcast English commentary while Hindi commentary will be available on Sony TEN 3 HD/SD.