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Updated 05/09/2021 at 13:37 GMT
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14:36
It's official - As the Paralympic torch dims it signals the end of the Tokyo 2020
Thanks for joining us for the Olympic and Paralympic Games, we hope you enjoyed the coverage!
The handover ceremony is complete, and the countdown to Paris 2024 is ON!
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14:26
I thought the handover to Paris was the best I've ever seen!
Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson, 11-time Paralympic gold medallist was impressed with the handover ceremony from Tokyo to Paris!
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14:12
It's like a celebration, we've been here, we've conquered!
Lauren Steadman reacts after an unforgettable Games and celebrative closing ceremony
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13:25
The Tokyo Stadium lights up the Tokyo sky as we bid farewell to Tokyo 2020!
12:49
There he is!
David Smith MBE is spotted in carrying the Great Britain flag, a proud moment for the Boccia gold medallist!
12:44
A historic Games for ParalympicsGB. There's been an incredible team spirit in Tokyo. It's been an incredible campaign!
ParalympicsGB's Chef de Mission Penny Briscoe reflects on a Games that saw GB medal in 18 events, and pick up gold in 12 of those!
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12:38
The Paralympic flame stays lit... for now
The Tokyo Stadium is absolutely buzzing!
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12:30
This is how the Tokyo Stadium looks right now... Majestic!
12:25
I'm really chuffed and honoured. I'm there to represent all the athletes that have competed!
David Smith MBE has entered the stadium and is now carrying the flag of Great Britain at the Paralympics closing ceremony!
12:23
Here come the remaining nations...
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12:19
The Japanese national anthem rings around the Tokyo Stadium as their national flag is hoisted up the central flag pole
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12:17
ParalympicsGB in the building!
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12:14
The Japanese flag is carried into the centre of the Tokyo Stadium by the first group of flag bearers
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12:00
CLOSING CEREMONY UNDERWAY
11:59
Lauren Steadman on a 'different' Paralympic Games...
It's a fantastic feeling and I feel very lucky to be here. It's been different Games and we've seen many athletes be emotional
Steadman won gold in the PTS5 with a finish of 1:04:46!
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11:50
It's a crazy journey! Sport has the power to change perceptions to change people's lives
Motivational words from 14-time Paralympic champion Lee Pearson on his Paralympic journey that saw him win three gold medals in Tokyo!
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11:30
CLOSING CEREMONY: HERE WE GO
The closing ceremony is moments away, as we prepare to officially say goodbye to a memorable Tokyo 2020!
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11:29
Wow, what a Paralympics! There's been no shortage of celebrations, emotions, heartbreak and it's rained medals for ParalympicsGB!
Former Paralympic basketballer Ade Adepitan reacts to an unforgettable Paralympics for Great Britain!
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11:00
CLOSING CEREMONY BUILD-UP: 30-MINUTE WARNING
The Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games closing ceremony will get underway in half-an-hour!
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10:52
They are the specialists in the bronze, the Great Britain men!
These were the scenes when ParalympicsGB secured their bronze medal in the men's wheelchair basketball, their fourth in six consecutive bronze medal matches!
They beat Spain 68-58 to secure GB's second place finish in the medal table