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Tokyo 2020, Highlights: Neeraj Chopra the toast of India as Bach declares Tokyo Games closed

Tokyo Olympics Live Updates, Day 17: Catch all latest news, schedules, news, results, highlights and live updates Olympics 2021.

Neeraj Chopra

Tokyo, August 7: A day after a throw of 87.58M by javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra won India its first gold at the Tokyo 2020, ending the nation's campaign with best ever Olympics medal haul of seven, the Games concluded on Sunday (August 8).

Neeraj's gold, a first in the athletics for India at an Olympics was the toast of India, as curtains descended on Tokyo 2020 Olympics, which was a success story on it's own amidst the raging coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

After being delayed by a year due to COVID-19 pandemic and with the threat of cancellation hanging over its head, the Tokyo Games shone like a bright ray of sunshine as the host city ensured a seamless run of the Olympics.

The closing ceremony was held behind closed doors on Sunday as the Tokyo Olympics came to an end. International Oympic Committee chief Thomas Bach officially declared the Games closed at the closing ceremony.

India's bronze-medallist, wrestler Bajrang Punia was the flag-bearer for the country at the closing ceremony. India recorded their best-ever finish with seven medals, including, one gold, two silvers and four bronze medals. USA finised on top of the table.

Here myKhel.com gives you all updates from Day 17 at the Tokyo Olympics.

Aug 08, 2021, 9:26 pm IST

A sneak peak into the Paris Games

Aug 08, 2021, 7:51 pm IST

An extraordinary Games comes to an end

Aug 08, 2021, 6:56 pm IST

A stellar Games comes to an end. Thank you Tokyo for the exciting action and stupendous Games amidst the tough times around the world.

Aug 08, 2021, 6:52 pm IST

An Olympics like no other comes to an end. After being delayed by a year due to the coronavirus pandemic, and with the threat of cancellation dangling over its head, the Tokyo Games passed with flying colours, churning out memorable moments for millions around the world. For India, it was their best-ever show, as the country recorded their highest-ever medal count, and also picked up a historic gold medal. With the closing ceremony bringing the curtains down on an unprecedented Olympic Games, the next stop for the Olympic bandwagon is Paris 2024. The Olympic flame is slowly extinguished as the Tokyo Games come to an end.

Aug 08, 2021, 6:45 pm IST

The Tokyo Games have been closed by the IOC president. Amidst the raging pandemic the Tokyo Olympics shone like a ray of hope for millions around the world. India recorded the best-ever with a record-haul of seven medals

Aug 08, 2021, 6:42 pm IST

The Tokyo Olympics comes to an end. IOC President Thomas Bach declares the Tokyo Games closed

Aug 08, 2021, 6:39 pm IST

Celebrations in Paris

Aug 08, 2021, 6:31 pm IST

Next stop: Paris, 2024

Aug 08, 2021, 6:19 pm IST

The Olympic flag has been handed over to Anne Hidalgo, the Mayor of Paris. Bach hands it over to Hidalgo, mayor of the host city of the 2024 Olympics

Aug 08, 2021, 6:02 pm IST

PM Narendra Modi's message for the Indian athletes

Aug 08, 2021, 5:51 pm IST

USA top the Olympic medal table as the curtains come down on the Tokyo Games. India, who recorded their best-ever Olympics finished 48th on the medal table with seven medals. USA beat China by one gold medal, finished in 113 medals. Hosts Japan finished third in the standings with 58 medals

Aug 08, 2021, 5:43 pm IST

USA top the Olympic medal table as the curtains come down on the Tokyo Games. India, who recorded their best-ever Olympics finished 48th on the medal table with seven medals.

Aug 08, 2021, 5:32 pm IST

The victory ceremony for the marathons is underway at the closing ceremony

Aug 08, 2021, 5:32 pm IST

The victory ceremony for the marathons is underway at the closing ceremony

Aug 08, 2021, 5:22 pm IST

Beautiful scenes from the closing ceremony.

Aug 08, 2021, 5:14 pm IST

The jubiliant Indian contingent celebrate their best-ever haul at the Olympics. Stunning visuals at the closing ceremony in Tokyo

Aug 08, 2021, 5:09 pm IST

The virtual fan wall at the closing ceremony

Aug 08, 2021, 5:07 pm IST

The contingent of the host nation walks in

Aug 08, 2021, 5:03 pm IST

Bajrang Punia carries the Indian national flag

Aug 08, 2021, 5:00 pm IST

The athletes flaunt their medals as they walk in with their phones out as an air of celebration grips the stadium. The Tokyo Olympics saw the highest contingent of women athletes performing.

Aug 08, 2021, 4:52 pm IST

With a festive flavour in the air, the athletes from the participating nations walk in

Aug 08, 2021, 4:49 pm IST

Scenes from the closing ceremony

Aug 08, 2021, 4:42 pm IST

Bronze-medallist Bajrang Punia walks in with the Indian flag

Aug 08, 2021, 4:41 pm IST

Flag bearers of each of the participating national olympic committees walk in

Aug 08, 2021, 4:39 pm IST

IOC president Thomas Bach welcomes Japan's crown prince and the flag bearers walk in carrying Japan's national flag. The healthcare professionals for the host city handed the flag as their committment towards keeping the city safe against the pandemic is recognised. It has been a humungous task with athletes and members coming from all over the world. National anthem of Japan to begin the closing ceremony of the Tokyo Games

Aug 08, 2021, 4:31 pm IST

The closing ceremony of the Tokyo Olympics gets underway. Delayed by a year due to the coronavirus pandemic, and with the threat of cancellation hanging over its head at all times, the Tokyo Games have come out with flying colours, with India returning home with their best-ever medal haul.

Aug 08, 2021, 4:28 pm IST

Despite a fourth place finish, the Indian women's team's power-packed show at the Tokyo Games is a story for the ages. Though no medal to credit their efforts, the hockey girls have won billions of hearts with their show at the Olympics

Aug 08, 2021, 4:20 pm IST

Ten minutes to go for the closing ceremony of the Tokyo Games. India recorded their best-ever Olympic medal haul, clinching seven medals, with Neeraj Chopra giving India a golden finish.

Aug 08, 2021, 4:03 pm IST

CLOSING CEREMONY: Half an hour to go for the closing ceremony of the Tokyo Olympics. After the entire Tokyo edition of the Games were held behind closed doors due to the coronavirus pandemic, the closing ceremony will also be held without any fans

Aug 08, 2021, 3:44 pm IST

MEN's WATER POLO: Serbia win Gold. Serbia retain their men's water polo title with a 13-10 win over Greece.

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Story first published: Monday, August 9, 2021, 9:40 [IST]
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