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After a video projecting the We the 15 message, featuring the Duke of Sussex, and a speech from the head of the IPC, Andrew Parsons, repeating it, it was time for the Tokyo games to close and the torch to pass to Paris.

There was a chic, not at all cacophonous dance routine, and a quick cut to the French capital. There a crowd without masks, a stark contrast to Tokyo, were coaxed into a frenzy by the artist Pone , who has amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, and DJ-ed using eye-tracking software.

The final image of the night, unsurprisingly was of the Eiffel Tower. But when the camera pulled back, and with the assistance of CGI, one of its four legs had been replaced by a blade.

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Read more. Tokyo Paralympic Games Paralympics Disability and sport news. Finally, as all performers came together, a galaxy slowly stretched across the field, unveiling a colourful earth and fire works lighting up the Tokyo night sky. The French national anthem, "The Marseillaise" was then performed in sign language by Betty Moutoumalaya.

What followed was a stunning artistic display of hypnotic choreography featuring performers who paid tribute to Para athletes before Prone, an artist who developed ALS in , performed and mixed music using movement of his eyes. Originally performed by the talented Louis Armstrong, "What a Wonderful World" is synonymous with the universal message of love, peace and harmony.

Performed by a diverse group from the artist RIMI's sign-singing and the beautiful vocals from both OKUNO Atsushi and KOSHIO Yuina to the athletes in the stadium and the member cast who auditioned singing along, it was a powerful moment to remind the world about the importance of inclusion and coming together.

Top moments from the Closing Ceremony of the Tokyo Paralympic Games Tokyo has bid farewell to the Paralympic Games in a spectacular Closing Ceremony full of colour, diversity and flair. Paralympic Games. What A Wonderful World 4. The Magic Of The Paralympics 1.

The Magic Of The Paralympics. There is some whirling dancing now, and some are displaying some eye-popping flexibility! We're now heading into a dance-movement section trying to express the link between nature and the urban environment. The stadium is now a mass of colour, with a driving soundtrack behind it, as the movement suggests the life of party-conscious plants, animals and more.

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News Ticker Listen Live Tune into live sports radio as we cover all the action from across the country. Good night Good night. Share post Copy link Facebook Twitter. Thank you to all the blog audience I just wanted to say a big thank you to the whole abc blogging team for doing these Paralympic Games. I have loved reading these blogs at work each and every day to help keep up with everything going on. Also big thanks for all the gifs and good humour. Ellie Cole talks about the closing ceremony Channel Seven is playing an interview with Ellie Cole after her role as flag-bearer.

Bravo, Ellie. Montage time.. What an appropriate send-off for the retiring Paralympic ace. Now its a single pure voice with some violins joining in. Athletes are swaying and waving in the crowd.

There is applause from the stadium, and just a beautiful single piano playing us out. The Games are over. The Games are over IPC president Andrew Parsons is up next: "After eight amazing years i can't believe our time is almost done. When are the medal presentation for the marathons? La Marsellaise is played It's time for the French national anthem. A voice says "faites du bruit" make some noise, and the crowd obliges. The Paralympic flag is lowered We are getting to the formal part of the evening.

More fireworks It's been too long since we've had fireworks, so the stadium edges light up as the nature section of the program wraps up. Butterflies take part in the dance of nature in the stadium AP. Musicians' turn Now it's time for the "human" group to enter centre stage, and musicians in our imaginary city are going to be playing using a variety of different instruments.