Journalism of Courage
The closing ceremony took place in the Olympic Stadium. (AP Photo)
Fireworks illuminate over National Stadium during the closing ceremony of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. (AP Photo)
In between an unrelenting virus and an approaching typhoon, the extraordinary Tokyo Olympics drew to a close on Sunday, having oscillated between trials and triumphs with an unprecedented show of hope and tenacity. (AP Photo)
A performer holds a lantern during a moment of remembrance during the closing ceremony in the Olympic Stadium. (AP Photo)
The festivities began in front of the athletes, dignitaries and officials from across the world after the Japanese flag was raised at the 68,000-seater National Stadium, which was out of bounds to spectators owing to the COVID-19 pandemic. (AP Photo)
Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo waves the Olympic flag after receiving it from International Olympic Committee's President Thomas Bach during the closing ceremony. (AP Photo)
Volunteers stand as International Olympic Committee's President Thomas Bach gives a speech during the closing ceremony in the Olympic Stadium. (AP Photo)
