In pictures: 2016 Rio Olympics closing ceremony

The 2016 Rio Olympics concluded on Monday with a three-hour-long closing ceremony in Maracanã Stadium, featuring athletes' parade and extinguishing of the Olympic flame. Japan's PM Shinzo Abe appeared dressed as video game character Super Mario, as Japan was handed over the Olympic flag for Tokyo 2020. "These were a marvellous Olympics, in a marvellous city," said the IOC chief.

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