Tokyo Summer Olympics Closing Ceremony (23 images)

The 2020 Summer Olympics come to a close in Tokyo on Sunday. While the Games were delayed a year, the Games continued to deliver unforgettable moments and awe-inspiring athletic feats. Here's a look at the ceremony.

Fireworks and the Japanese word for thank you, "arigato," concludes the Closing Ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics on August 8. Photo by Mike Theiler/UPI

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The Olympic flame extinguishes during the Closing Ceremony. Photo by Tasos Katopodis/UPI

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International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach speaks during the ceremony. Photo by Tasos Katopodis/UPI

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Bach waves an Olympic flag before passing it to Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo (R). Paris will host the 2024 Summer Olympics. Photo by Keizo Mori/UPI

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