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BEIJING, Aug 24: International Olympic Committee President Jacques Rogge declared the “truly exceptional” Beijing Games closed on Sunday.
“You have shown us the unifying power of sport,” he told competitors packed in to the Bird’s Nest National Stadium.
“The Olympic spirit lives in the warm embrace of competitive rivals from nations in conflict. Keep that spirit alive when you return home.
“These were truly exceptional Games.
“And now, in accordance with tradition, I declare the Games of the XXIX Olympiad closed, and I call upon the youth of the world to assemble four years from now in London to celebrate the Games of the XXX Olympiad.”—Reuters
