Olympic athletes witness the illumination of State de France with fireworks during the closing ceremony of the Paris Olympics.

How in the world will the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles top the recent two weeks of breathtaking celebration that stretched from the Champ de Mars to the Palace of Versailles?

How can we equal the intensity of feeling from tearful sportsmen and yelling fans during a spectacular Parisian celebration that was two weeks of pure Hollywood?PARIS: Paris has been the only city in the world to pull off the spectacle of an Olympic tournament set against the backdrop of the verdant gardens of Versailles and the illuminating Eiffel Tower for the past three weeks.A significant concern was raised by the 2024 Summer Olympics, with their classical trappings and breathtaking visuals.At the Stade de France closing ceremony on Sunday night, the organisers of the 2028 Summer Olympics in Southern California gave a preview. They leaned towards pop culture and production values rather than heritage.

Tom Cruise blasted off on a motorcycle after rappelling from the stadium’s rim to the field below, resembling something from “Mission: Impossible.” Snoop Dogg gave a brief speech. Billie Eilish performed from the beaches of Southern California, albeit virtually.Vocalist Yseult sang “My Way” to cap up the Paris Olympics following the Los Angeles medley.The song’s roots are a combination of American and French.The lyrics were written by Los Angeles resident Paul Anka, and Frank Sinatra’s performance of them became a global success.Jacques Revaux’s French song “Comme d’habitude” serves as the musical accompaniment. Though the lyrics don’t rhyme, they are nevertheless inextricably related.Yseult closed the Paris Olympics with a stirring performance of the song.As the sequence went on, “By the Way” by Red Hot Chilli Peppers started to play in the background.After that, he turned the flag over to mountain cyclist Kate Courtney, who took it to Michael Johnson, the gold medallist in track and field, at the Coliseum. After that, Johnson passed the flag to skateboarder Jagger Eaton, a two-time Olympian medallist. Eaton skated with the flag before sprinting onto a beach.He gathered with supporters in front of a beachside stage in California where Red Hot Chilli Peppers was playing “Can’t Stop” next to a LA28 emblem.On the same beach, Billie Eilish then took over and sang a medley of songs.At last, Snoop Dogg, the star of the Paris Olympics, crossed the sand to start singing his hit song, “Drop It Like It’s Hot.” Then Dr. Dre, his long-time associate, joined him.After accepting the flag from Simone Biles, Cruise jumped off stage and placed it atop a motorbike. He rode through the throng and onto Parisian streets.The Olympic flag was waved by Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo and given to IOC President Thomas Bach. The flag was then waved by him before being given to Karen Bass, the mayor of Los Angeles, who was joined on stage by famous gymnast Simone Biles. Bass started to wave the flag to signify the formal handover.President of the Paris organising committee Tony Estanguet said he had never been more pleased to be French after expressing gratitude to a lengthy list of elected leaders, dignitaries, employees, volunteers, and the entire nation of France for a tremendous effort to organise a cheerful and successful Olympic Games. He added that the Olympics had the most number of marriage proposals ever, eliciting the loudest cheers from the spectators.IOC President Thomas Bach praised fans for uniting to help foster the Olympic spirit at every venue, hailed France, and appealed for peace. His speech also aimed to promote a culture of peace in a society ripped apart by conflict. Bach attempted a Seine River joke, but it wasn’t very successful.

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