Beijing hands over Olympic flag to Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo

The closing ceremony of the 24th Winter Olympic Games concluded in Beijing.

The Olympic flag was handed over to the mayors of Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo. The 2026 Olympic Winter Games will be held in these cities.

International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach has declared the Games closed.

The Norwegian team leads the medal standings at the Beijing Olympics with 16 gold, 8 silver and 13 bronze medals.

To all the participants at #Beijing2022 - Thank You!

The parade begins as athletes of all nationalities enter the stadium together.#Beijing2022 | #StrongerTogether pic.twitter.com/BoMR5Ug0ng

— Olympics (@Olympics) February 20, 2022

"One world, one family."

A powerful message in the Beijing sky.#StrongerTogether | #ClosingCeremony pic.twitter.com/bPduaYjEip

— Olympics (@Olympics) February 20, 2022

The Olympic Flame goes out but the moments, memories, and friendships of #Beijing2022 burn brightly. #ClosingCeremony | #StrongerTogether pic.twitter.com/WDfPmpygJ9

— Olympics (@Olympics) February 20, 2022

Bidding farewell

In traditional Chinese culture, the willow twig is given as a parting gift between friends.

It's not 'goodbye' but 'see you again soon'. #StrongerTogether | #Beijing2022 pic.twitter.com/U6wZ4ZqN2U

— Olympics (@Olympics) February 20, 2022

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