Paris 2024 Paralympics Closed: China Wins Overall, Indonesia Finishes in 50th Position

Closing ceremony for the Paris 2024 Paralympics, Sunday, September 9 REUTERS/Kacper Pempel

HOLIDAY NEWS - Paris 2024 Paralympic Games ended and closed Sunday evening local time, September 8. China became the overall champion, while the Indonesian contingent finished in 50th position.

The finale at the Stade de France took place in the rain, just like the opening. However, the event was still lively. A total of 24 French DJs, including electronic music pioneer Jean-Michel Jarre as well as Cassius, played at the end of the event. Previously, 169 delegates paraded accompanied by classical French songs which made the audience sing along.

The Mayor of Paris, Anne Hidalgo, handed over the Paralympic flag to the President of the International Paralympic Committee, Andrew Parsons. The flag was then handed over to the mayor of Los Angeles, Karen Bass – the first black female mayor to receive a Paralympic flag at the closing ceremony. The American national anthem was performed by Ali Stroker.

“No one wants these Games to end,” said Paris 2024 Paralympic President Tony Estanguet.

“We've broken a lot of records, so tonight let's break another record. "I ask you to give the athletes the longest, loudest and craziest applause they have ever received," he added to deafening cheers from the 64,000-strong crowd.

Estanguet also urged spectators and viewers not to forget “this summer when France was happy.”

China is overall champion, Indonesia is in 50th position

Meanwhile, China became the overall champion of the Paris 2024 Paralympics. They collected 94 gold, 76 silver and 50 bronze. England is in second place with 49 gold, 44 silver and 31 bronze. The United States is in third place with 36 gold, 42 silver, 27 bronze.

Indonesia finished in 50th position with one gold, eight silver and five bronze. Among Southeast Asian countries, Indonesia is in fourth position.

Thailand became king of ASEAN with six gold, 11 silver, 13 bronze. They finished in 21st position.

Malaysia is second in Southeast Asia, finishing in 42nd position. They collected two gold, two silver and one bronze.

Singapore is also better than Indonesia. They finished in 44th place with two golds and one silver.

Final Standings for Paris 2024 Paralympic Medals

No	Country	Gold	Silver	Bronze
1	Cina	94	76	50
2	Inggris	49	44	31
3	Amerika	36	42	27
4	Belanda	27	17	12
–	Netral	26	22	23
5	Brasil	25	26	38
6	Italia	24	15	32
7	Ukraina	22	28	32
8	Prancis	19	28	28
9	Australia	18	17	28
-	-
21	Thailand	6	11	13
42	Malaysia	2	2	1
44	Singapura	2	1	0
50	Indonesia	1	8	5

Paralimpiade Paris 2024 Ditutup: Cina Juara Umum, Indonesia Finis di Posisi 50

Upacara penutupan Paralimpiade Paris 2024, Minggu, 9 September REUTERS/Kacper Pempel

HOLIDAY NEWS - Pesta Olahraga Paralimpiade Paris 2024 berakhir dan ditutup Minggu malam waktu setempat, 8 September. Cina menjadi juara umum, sedangkan kontingen Indonesia finis di posisi ke-50.

Penutupan di Stade de France berlangsung di tengah hujan, sama seperti saat pembukaan. Namun, acara tetap berlangsung meriah.

Sebanyak 24 DJ Prancis, termasuk pelopor musik elektronik Jean-Michel Jarre dan juga Cassius, bermain di bagian akhir acara. Sebelumnya, 169 delegasi berparade diiringi lagu-lagu klasik Prancis yang membuat para penonton ikut bernyanyi.

Walikota Paris, Anne Hidalgo, menyerahkan bendera Paralimpiade kepada Presiden Komite Paralimpiade Internasional, Andrew Parsons. Bendera tersebut kemudian diserahkan kepada walikota Los Angeles, Karen Bass - walikota wanita kulit hitam pertama yang menerima bendera Paralimpiade pada upacara penutupan. Lagu kebangsaan Amerika dibawakan oleh Ali Stroker.

“Tak seorang pun ingin Olimpiade ini berakhir,” kata Presiden Paralimpiade Paris 2024, Tony Estanguet.

“Kami telah memecahkan banyak rekor, jadi malam ini mari kita pecahkan rekor lainnya. Saya meminta Anda untuk memberikan tepuk tangan terpanjang, paling keras, dan paling gila yang pernah mereka terima kepada para atlet,” tambahnya yang disambut sorak-sorai memekakkan telinga dari 64.000 penonton.

Estanguet juga mendesak para penonton dan pemirsa untuk tidak melupakan “musim panas ini saat Prancis berbahagia.”

Cina Juara Umum, Indonesia Posisi 50

Sementara itu, Cina menjadi juara umum Paralimpiade Paris 2024. Mereka mengumpulkan 94 emas, 76 perak, dan 50 Perunggu. Inggris di posisi kedua dengan 49 emas, 44 perak, dan 31 perunggu. Amerika Serikat ada di posisi ketiga dengan 36 emas, 42 perak, 27 perunggu.

Indonesia finis di posisi 50 dengan satu emas, delapan perak, dan lima perunggu. Di antara negara-negara Asia Tenggara, Indonesia ada di posisi keempat.

Thailand menjadi raja ASEAN dengan enam emas, 11 perak, 13 perunggu. Mereka finis di posisi 21.

Malaysia di urutan kedua negara Asia Tenggara, dengan finis di posisi 42. Mereka mengumpulkan dua emas, dua perak, satu perunggu.

Singapura juga lebih baik dari Indonesia. Mereka finis di posisi ke-44 dengan dua emas dan satu perak.

Klasemen Akhir Perolehan Medali Paralimpiade Paris 2024

No	Negara	Emas	Perak	Perunggu
1	Cina	94	76	50
2	Inggris	49	44	31
3	Amerika	36	42	27
4	Belanda	27	17	12
–	Netral	26	22	23
5	Brasil	25	26	38
6	Italia	24	15	32
7	Ukraina	22	28	32
8	Prancis	19	28	28
9	Australia	18	17	28
-	-
21	Thailand	6	11	13
42	Malaysia	2	2	1
44	Singapura	2	1	0
50	Indonesia	1	8	5