Paris Games reboot Olympic brand, raising bar for LA

CNA

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While Paris used its most famous landmarks such as the Eiffel Tower and the Palace of Versailles as its star draw, LA is already turning to its home-grown A-list celebrities to impress the crowds.
Hindustan Times
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Moments later flagbearers of each of the 205 Olympic delegations paraded into the stadium, led by French rugby star Antoine Dupont, before thousands more athletes spilled into the arena to rapturous applause and a thumping soundtrack.
Deccan Herald
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A star-studded closing ceremony got under way in front of around 71,500 spectators at the Stade de France to crown an event that has been broadly acclaimed as one of the greatest editions of the Olympics ever held.
Gulf News
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After 16 days of competition, and Australia’s most successful Olympic campaign, the Paris Games have formally closed with a largely dazzling, sometimes hilarious and unquestionably long ceremony at the Stade de France.
Guardian

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