2020 Summer Olympics closing ceremony
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The closing ceremony of the 2020 Summer Olympics took place in the Olympic Stadium in Tokyo for about two and a half hours from 20:00 (JST) on 8 August 2021.[2] The closing ceremony of the Olympic Games, which was postponed for one year due to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, was held without spectators. The scale was also reduced compared to past ceremonies as athletes were required to leave the Olympic Village 48 hours after their competitions finished.[3]
Date | 8 August 2021; 2 years ago (2021-08-08) |
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Time | 20:00 – 22:19 JST (UTC+9) |
Location | Tokyo, Japan |
Coordinates | 35°40′N 139°49′E |
Theme | "Moving Forward: Worlds we share"[1] |
Filmed by | Olympic Broadcasting Services (OBS) |
Footage | The ceremony on the IOC YouTube channel on YouTube |
The proceedings combined the formal ceremonial closing of this international sporting event (including closing speeches,[4] the parade of athletes[5] and the handover of the Olympic flag[6]) with an artistic spectacle to showcase the culture and history of the current and next host nation (France) for the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris.[7] The theme of the Olympic Ceremonies was Moving Forward, referencing the COVID-19 pandemic, with the closing ceremony theme being Worlds we share.[8]
The closing ceremony was largely pre-recorded with some live segments.[9] Performers adhered to social distancing measures during the live portions.[10] The ceremony gave a chance for athletes to experience a day in a Tokyo park, included a "moment of remembrance", featuring cultural dances and folk songs from the three national ethnic groups of Japan, and had references to the 1964 Summer Olympics.[5][11]
The announcers at all ceremonies were Georges Veyssière (French), Mai Shoji (English) and Hiroyuki Sekino (Japanese).[12]