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Rio Olympics 2016: Spectacular closing ceremony as Olympic flag goes to Tokyo

The Rio Olympics ended with a spectacular carnival-inspired closing ceremony, and the official handover to 2020 hosts Tokyo.The colourful ceremony, lasting almost three hours, celebrated Brazil's arts and was held in a wet Maracana.Among the highlights were Tokyo's impressive showcase and a vibrant carnival parade."These were a marvellous Olympics, in

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