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Closing ceremony for 28th Olympic Games held in Athens
Latest Updated by 2004-08-30 08:39:18

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The closing ceremony for the 28th Olympic Games is held at the Olympic Stadium in Athens, Greece, August 29, 2004.

A pyrotechnics burst is fired at the closing ceremony for the 28th Olympic Games is held at the Olympic Stadium in Athens, Greece, August 29, 2004.

International Olympic Committee president Jacques Rogge closed the 28th Olympic Games.

"These were unforgettable, dream Games," said Rogge.

"Athletes, you are role models. When you get home, promote the message of the Games - promote respect for others and, above all, promote clean sport. Give back to sport what sport has given to you," he said.

The Olympic flag was passed on to Wang Qishan, the mayor of Beijing, the host to the 2008 Olympics.

Wheat is being gathered in a harvest show at the performance entitled "May the dances last forever" at the closing ceremony for the 28th Olympic Games held at the Olympic Stadium in Athens, Greece, August 29, 2004.

Editor: Lu Ziqing

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