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Rio Olympics 2016 Spectacular closing ceremony as Olympic flag goes to Tokyo carnival /‘kɑːnɪv(ə)l/ n. 狂欢节 inspire /ɪn'spaɪəd/ v. 鼓舞，激发，赋予灵感 showcase /'ʃəʊkeɪs/ n. 陈列，展示 vibrant /'vaɪbrənt/ a. 精力充沛的，兴奋地，振动的 marvelous /‘mɑ:viləs/ a. 不可思议的，惊奇的 irresistible /ɪrɪ'zɪstɪb(ə)l/ a. 不可抵抗的 The Rio Olympics ended with a spectacular carnival-inspired closing ceremony, and the official handover to 2020 hosts Tokyo. The colorful 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 marvelous Olympics, in a marvelous city," said International Olympic Committee chief Thomas Bach. "Over the last 16 days a united Brazil inspired the world, in difficult times for all of us, with its irresistible joy for life." Bach officially closed the Games of the 31st Olympiad after 16 days of competition, featuring 11,303 athletes from 206 nations and a refugee team.